Catering - the-balanced-plate

My Italian catering services currently cover private events, with small orders (a cake for a special occasion), and large orders like canapes for a wedding reception or a buffet for a graduation. I am also open to cater for office lunches.

The catering menu is Italian-inspired: I do both traditional italian and seasonal, healthy recipes using a combination of imported and locally sourced (seasonal) ingredients. In this way, I ensure the best quality and flavor for my recipes. The result is a dish that is as tasty and as authentic as possible that will make your experience unforgettable! All dietary requirements are taken into account: a dish can be made with suitable ingredients, otherwise alternatives will be discussed.

As a conscious cook, I want to have as little impact on the planet as possible. To do so, I often add vegetarian/vegan twists; I use reusable, recycled or biodegradable packaging as much as possible; I deliver using a bicycle or electric vehicle.

From top left, clockwise: pesto *alla genovese* / pesto with sundried tomatoes / pesto with pistacchio / pesto with walnuts

PRIVATE EVENTS
For private dinners, birthdays and other special occasions, I provide buffet-style options or a set menu. Both options can be tailored and include all-time italian favorites. I deliver to your door, so you can relax and enjoy the occasion and the food.
Here are some examples:

Buffet examples:
1. Aperitivo wonder: a box filled with traditional cured meats and/or traditional cheeses, focaccia, grissini, olives, sundried tomatoes, roasted artichokes, and a couple of pesto spreads.
2. Focaccia with fillings (vegetarian options also available), mini savory pastries, pizzette (ie mini pizze), various pesto dips, bruschette, cold pasta salads with seasonal vegetables, colorful & seasonal salads, desserts.

3-Course Menu example:
-Starter: cicchetti (bruschette with various toppings) or mini tarts;
-Main: beef meatballs (family recipe) with rustic bread OR gnocchi in a creamy gorgonzola sauce (vegetarian option);
-Dessert: mini torta della nonna (shortcrust pastry filled with lemon and vanilla-infused custard)

Top panel: mini cakes filled with custard cream; left: gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce and toasted walnuts; mini vegan tarts with creamed pumpkin & roasted mushrooms

From top left, clockwise: bulgur salad with fresh vegetables and burrata / vegan & protein packed croquettes / couscous salad with grilled vegetables, toasted nuts & cream cheese / gnocchi with parmigiano sauce

From top left, clockwise: fresh vegan chocolate & berries tarts / *crostata* with apricot jam / crostata with *crema pasticcera* (custard cream) & fresh berries / *torta della nonna*

Canapes for a weeding reception. On the left: choux pastry with whipped cream cheese, sundried tomato, herb-infused oil; on the right: vegan pastries with creamed pumpkin, sauteed mushrooms and fresh parsley on a crunchy tart shell.

AT HOME CHEF or COOKING EXPERIENCE
I can also come to your home to cook and serve the dishes, or to do a cooking class with your friends and/or family.

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!