Hosting an event, whether a corporate lunch or wedding shower, can be stressful when it comes to planning the menu. Knowing what your guests prefer and if there are allergies are just a few of the biggest considerations. From there, deciding on a spread within your budget that will satisfy everyone can quickly become overwhelming. This is when MA catering comes in. Here at Cerra’s Market, we love catering! Handmade to order, our team will work with you to ensure your guests are satisfied.
One of our favorite themes to create is an Italian catering spread. In this article, we’re providing you with a little inspo to get started!
Italian Antipasta
Guaranteed crowd pleaser! This classic Italian combination includes a little something for everyone.
- Fried Eggplant
- Roasted and Hot Stuffed Cherry Peppers
- House Olive Mix
- Proscuitto
- Soppressata
- Marinated Artichokes
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Auricchio Block Provolone
Caprese Salad
Every gathering needs a salad. From a classic to caesar salad, your guests will enjoy the fresh taste of a few garden veggies. But how about switching it up with the unexpected? A caprese salad combines fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil over a bed of mixed greens and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. As a variation, try adding protein!
Classic Pasta Selections
Let’s face it; when you talk about Italian food, you think pasta! So, no catering event would be complete without the best selection of pasta for your guests to choose from. How creative you want to get, well, that’s up to you. Here are a few of our favorites to consider:
- Jumbo Stuffed Shells
- Chicken, Broccoli, Ziti Alfredo
- Chicken and Eggplant Parmigianas
- Pasta Bolognese
- Ravioli or Gnocchi with Sauce
- Baked Meat or Meatless Lasagna Â
And, of course, providing your guests with fresh scali bread and homemade desserts like mini cannoli will add the perfect finishing touch!
Pizza and Platters
Depending on the type of event you are hosting, deli platters and pizzas are always a good option as well! While keeping the classics – cheese pizza and cold cuts – consider throwing in a little something new as well. Sticking to the Italian theme, a meatball calzone or eggplant parm calzone could be exactly what you’re looking for!
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Now that you have the inspiration, let’s create the menu! Reach out to Cerra’s Market today, or visit us online, to explore endless possibilities for Italian catering in Massachusetts. We look forward to working with you and creating a spread that your guests will love!
