Italian Catering Amsterdam

by Micaela Harrasser

Designed for memorable gatherings — seasonal, farm-to-table menus for corporate and private events.

Seasonal Italian catering in Amsterdam — designed for stress-free corporate events and beautiful private celebrations (15–100+ guests).

From office lunches, team gatherings, and client events to birthdays and weddings, I bring Italian traditions, sustainable sourcing, and calm, seamless hospitality — so you can relax and your guests can truly connect.

Popular corporate formats: office lunch spreads • aperitivo welcome bites • seasonal buffets • walking dinners

  • 5.0★ on Google (90+ reviews)
  • Sustainable delivery + dietary friendly menus
  • HACCP certified

Ready to create a remarkable event?
Contact me now or fill out the quick enquiry form below.

Why corporate clients (and hosts) choose The Balanced Plate

  • Effortless for organisers: One point of contact for menu planning, dietary needs, timing, delivery/setup — and staffing/rentals if needed.
  • Seasonal & sustainable: Menus follow Dutch seasons, with eco-friendly packaging and green delivery by bicycle or electric car.
  • Inclusive by design: Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergen-friendly options are always available.
  • Founder-led quality: I’m hands-on from planning to execution, so everything feels personal and well-run.
  • Certified & insured: Fully HACCP certified and business liability insured.
🥕 Locally Sourced🌱 Seasonal Menus🚲 Sustainable Delivery👩‍🍳 Founder-Led


For more details, check out our FAQs below.

Large-scale Italian catering buffet setup for 100 guests at Amsterdam corporate event, featuring focaccia and pasta
From top left, clockwise: catering display for 100 guests / savory bites for a company’s Christmas party / rich spread for an italian-themed office lunch for 40 / spread of pasta and focaccia bites for 60+ hungry students
CORPORATE ITALIAN CATERING IN AMSTERDAM

Planning an office lunch, company celebration, product launch, or networking event? I provide corporate Italian catering in Amsterdam with clear packages, seasonal menus, and reliable delivery + setup — so organising food for your team stays simple.

Popular corporate formats include:

  • Office catering (team lunches, buffet-style or family-style)
  • Company parties & seasonal celebrations
  • Product launches & client events
  • Team days, offsites & milestone moments

Corporate & events packages

Whether you’re planning a business lunch or a bigger celebration, The Balanced Plate offers seamless Italian catering for 15–100+ guests. Every package includes professional setup and eco-friendly presentation, and you’ll have one point of contact for menu planning, dietary requirements, timing, and logistics.

Starter Package (15–25 guests)

A simple, generous spread with 4 items total, including a main. Ideal for smaller teams and office lunches.
Example structure (seasonal):

  • Stuffed focaccia/bread (freshly baked)
  • One main dish (e.g. pasta or risotto)
  • Seasonal salad
  • Optional: classic Italian dessert

Essential Elegance (15–30 guests) – Most popular!

Perfect for business celebrations and networking events.

Includes:

  • Italian antipasti & cheese selection
  • Signature main course (pasta, risotto, or secondi)
  • Chef’s choice accompaniments
  • Mixed seasonal salad
  • Artisanal bread
  • Optional: dessert add-on

Premium Feast (31–50 guests)

Designed for larger corporate gatherings.

Includes:

  • Welcome antipasti station
  • Selection of mains (handmade pasta and/or premium proteins)
  • Seasonal sides featuring the best local produce
  • Dessert selection
  • Premium display & table styling

Luxury Experience (51–70 guests)

An extraordinary showcase for milestone events or exclusive celebrations.

Includes:

  • Prosecco & Italian canapés on arrival
  • Live pasta or carving station
  • Multiple mains and seasonal sides
  • Deluxe dessert table
  • Bespoke décor and personalised service

Seasonal note: All packages feature menus that change throughout the year—showcasing Dutch produce at its peak (from spring asparagus to autumn pumpkins), paired with Italian culinary traditions.

Customisation: All menus are fully customisable to your event, theme, and dietary requirements.
Want to make it extra special? Make it an Aperitivo Moment (optional add-ons)
-Welcome Spritz Station (self-serve, chilled): +€10 pp (Staffing available on request)
-Seasonal Antipasti Board: +€6–€9 pp

Enhance your experience (optional add-ons): early setup, live cooking demo, special menus, extended service.

Ready to Plan an Event That Gets Remembered? Let’s create something extraordinary — Contact me now for a personalized proposal . Lower budget with group of 20+? No problem, get in touch anyway!

Student event catering spread with focaccia and muffins for 60+ guests in Amsterdam
Left: mini muffins with spinach, feta and sundried tomatoes; top center: vegan roasted cauliflower salad with chickpeas, almonds, parsley served with a yoghurt and tahini sauce; top bottom: mini tarts with baked hummus and caramelized onions; right: focaccia with a sweet tomato sauce.
Elegant dessert catering display featuring Italian mini fruit tarts at private Amsterdam event"

PRIVATE EVENTS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Bring the spirit of an Italian trattoria into your home or private venue. Whether it’s an intimate dinner, family birthday, wedding celebration, or festive gathering, I deliver restaurant-quality Italian food and genuine hospitality — so you can actually enjoy your own event.

Buffet-style gathering

Abundant, beautifully presented dishes for relaxed and social entertaining.

  • Ideal for 4+ guests
  • Choice of antipasti, mains, fresh salads, and Italian breads
  • Professional setup and serving ware provided

Three-course seated dinner

A more formal sit-down celebration, crafted just for you.

  • Antipasti to start
  • Handmade pasta or specialty main
  • Classic Italian dessert
  • Menu creation and professional in-home service
  • Optional wine recommendations

À la carte menu

Mix and match from Italian favourites—served family style or as a buffet.

Every menu is fully customizable. All dietary requirements are warmly accommodated, and the menu changes with the seasons for freshness and creativity.

Want to make it extra special? Make it an Aperitivo Moment (optional add-ons)
-Welcome Spritz Station (self-serve, chilled): +€10 pp (Staffing available on request)
-Seasonal Antipasti Board: +€6–€9 pp

Pricing

Final quotes reflect your exact menu, guest count, and any special requests. You’ll receive a transparent proposal—no surprises, just great food and service.

Typical ranges:

  • Buffet-Style Events: from €25 per person
  • Seated Three-Course Dinners: from €35 per person
  • Starters: €4.50–9.50 per person
  • Mains: €10.50–14.50 per person
  • Sides: €1.50–6.50 per person

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Popular office catering items in Amsterdam: homemade quiche, curry rice, and mini vol-au-vents served at corporate lunches
From top left, clockwise: classic focaccia alla genovese / focaccia topped with giardiniera (pickled vegetables) / fregola salad with roasted vegetables / quiche with leeks, eggs and pancetta
corporate lunch catering setup for 40 people featuring Italian dishes and eco-friendly presentation
Me setting up a table. On the right, from top: lunch spread at Equals / spread for a Halloween lunch / one of my best sellers: vegan pumpkin and mushroom tarts.

What Our Clients Say

What an amazing service! We got catering service from Miceala and her team for our wedding. They were so professional and always helpful, we had really nice food during our wedding . Miceala managed perfectly. She is always ready to help and find a solution. I highly recommend, price and food quality is amazing.Thank you so much again!

-Isa

Great Italian catering for for an arranged office lunch for 32. Food was delicious, service was great and communication during the process was excellent. Can definitely recommend

-Dorian

Micaela heeft de catering voor de receptie en aansluitend walking dinner voor mijn promotie verzorgd. Wat een fantastische ervaring! Vanaf het begin was ze heel betrokken en denkt allround mee over alle mogelijkheden. Het eten was erg lekker en ze heeft alles tot in de puntjes verzorgd, waardoor ik zorgeloos kon genieten van de fijne avond. Ze is een echte professional!

-Tessa

I organized the reception of my PhD promotion for 60 and her lunch was amazing. Precise and efficient. The organization was outstanding and the food delicious. I would for sure recommend her for similar occasions.

-Elisa

We booked Micaela’s catering services for our company’s end of the year party with 45 people and it was fantastic! The food was beautifully arranged and amazing, communication was seamless. Highly recommend!

-Karola

We hired Micaela to cater for our pre-Christmas dinner party. She took care of everything and the food was spectacular! We have no hesitation to recommend The Balanced Plate for your home or corporate event; we will engage Micaela again!

-David & Helena

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Amazing experience and Micaela is very friendly and nice. She is extremely skillful and cheerful. Amazing experience for team outings!
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Hele gezellige kookles! Goed voor een leuke date!
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Super lovely workshop, teacher and pasta! 🍝
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Romy
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Ontzettend leuke workshop! De lerares was lief, geduldig, en kundig. Ik kom er zeker een keer terug!!
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We had such a nice evening! :) thank you Micaela, you were a wonderful host and the food was delicious.
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We cooked pasta and sauce with our team Fantastic food and guidance from Micaela. Great to be with our team and enjoy in a relaxed environment. Conveniently located
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Micaela was a nice and lovely host. Together with my family and group we prepared two nice pastas…and ate it all! It was a nice experience and a great evening.
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Interested in a hands-on culinary experience? Try our pasta making workshops—perfect for team building or social gatherings.

Previous Satisfied Clients:

We’re proud to have served and delighted clients such as:

  • The Social Hub
  • Gemeente Amsterdam
  • Nebius
  • Karl Lagerfeld
  • Equals
  • Plaid
  • Netflix
  • SheConsult
  • Curiosity Club
  • Hibob
  • Lemonade
  • Wetravel
  • Amsterdam VUmc
  • CimCure
  • SouthPole
  • Infront
  • KWF
  • CH Robinson
  • Van Stal
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do you offer Italian office lunch catering in Amsterdam?
A: Yes. We cater office lunches and corporate events across Amsterdam, with flexible menus and reliable delivery/setup.

Q: What is the minimum and maximum guest count for catering?
A: Private dining: Minimum 4 guests
Catering packages: 15-100 guests
Custom arrangements available for larger events

Q: What is included in your catering packages?
A: Our packages include:
-Menu design and customization
-Professional food preparation
-Eco-friendly packaging
-Setup and presentation
-Optional add-ons: live cooking, extended service time, early setup, drinks, personnel

Q: Can you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?
A: Absolutely! We specialize in creating inclusive menus that cater to various dietary requirements. Our farm-to-table approach means we work with seasonal ingredients, making it easy to adapt dishes for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or allergen-friendly needs. Please discuss any specific requirements during our initial consultation.

Q: Where do you source your ingredients?
A: We follow a farm-to-table philosophy, sourcing seasonal produce from local Amsterdam markets and Dutch farms whenever possible. We complement these with carefully selected imported Italian staples—like authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil—to ensure every dish honors Italian traditions while celebrating Dutch seasons.

Q: What is your pricing structure?
A: Our packages range from €35-65 per person, depending on the selection:
-Starter Package: €35-40 pp
-Essential Elegance: €40-45 pp
-Premium Feast: €50-55 pp
-Luxury Experience: €60-65 pp Custom quotes available for private dining and special requests.
Custom quotes available for private dining and special requests, including lower budget p.p. with group size above 20.

Q: How far in advance should I book catering?
A: We recommend:
Standard bookings: 2-4 weeks advance notice
Large events (50+ guests): 4-6 weeks
Last-minute requests are considered based on availability

Q: Do you offer delivery?
A: Yes, we deliver within Amsterdam using sustainable transportation (bicycles or electric vehicles) for a flat fee of €20 unless otherwise specified.

Q: Do you require a deposit for catering bookings, or signing a contract?
A: Usually, no deposit required. Full payment due before or up to 5 days after the event.
Email agreements serve as our binding contract.

Q: What is your cancellation policy?
A: 72-hour notice required for full refund. Last-minute changes may incur a fee
Please refer to our Term and Conditions for complete details

We are happy to help you with the food catering to make your party, wedding, or business event an unforgettable italian experience. Send us an email at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible, grazie!

Please read the catering’s Term and Conditions before contacting. Rates depends on the service requested and the number of guests. Request a quote at [email protected] or complete the form below for your special event!