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Special Events that Can Benefit from Italian Catering

Trying to organize food for a large group is a complicated task, and it may prevent you from fully enjoying your next special event. When you want to enjoy a gathering of friends, family, or colleagues, keeping yourself out of the kitchen by hiring a caterer is a great way to ensure that the event is a success. Below are some excellent opportunities when you could choose Italian catering from Piccolo Trattoria that every guest will love.

• Corporate events: Whether you are hosting a corporate event at the office or at an outside venue, providing a catered meal can boost attendance and make your guests feel more welcome. Italian fare is ideal for corporate gatherings, as it can be made to meet a variety of dietary needs and preferences.
• Dinner parties: Hosting a dinner party at home is a nice way to catch up with friends, but organizing one can be a great deal of work. In addition, you may find that buying high-quality ingredients and preparing dinner for a large group can be more expensive than simply hiring a caterer. With a menu full of Italian favorites, you can spend more time picking out the wine, decorating the table, and getting yourself ready for the event.
• Weddings: There are several wedding-related events at which you will want to serve food, including the engagement party, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and, of course, the wedding itself. Any of these events are a great setting for Italian cuisine, which offers a rustic appeal for your festivities.

To start planning your next catered event, check out the menu options available from Piccolo Trattoria. We have a variety of food choices that range from casual fare, like pizza and panini, to decadent entrees and elegant desserts. Contact us on our website or call (215) 860-4247 to learn what we can do for you.

Choosing the Perfect Side for Italian Entrees

When you are set to savor a classic Italian meal, don’t neglect the tasty side dishes that can round out your dinner. At Piccolo Trattoria, we offer some entrees with sides carefully selected to enhance the main dish, but we also offer individually listed sides to give you exactly the meal you are craving. Here are some of our mouthwatering sides and ordering suggestions for your next meal.

Long hot peppers: There are few vegetables as satisfying as roasted hot peppers prepared with Italian flair. Ours are kissed with a sweet, yet tangy balsamic glaze and finished with garlic and oil. These peppers are a great complement to any red meat dish.

Grilled asparagus: In the summertime, when asparagus is in season, it offers a slightly bitter aroma that is perfect on the grill. The unique flavor of asparagus is well-balanced with a touch of lemon, and it pairs nicely with any type of seafood. Before your first bite, squeeze a wedge of lemon over the fish and the asparagus for a tasty garnish that ties the whole meal together.

Broccoli or spinach parmigiana: Both spinach and broccoli are brought to life when they are mixed with garlic and sautéed in olive oil. We bring these dishes to new heights with a finish of gooey mozzarella cheese. Any dish with a red or pink sauce will combine well with these sides. You can also get spinach or broccoli sautéed without cheese, which is an ideal way to break up the richness of cream sauces and heavier pastas.

Meatballs and sausage: Well-crafted meatballs and sweet, spicy Italian sausage links are heavyweights in the arena of Italian cooking. They can be enjoyed with just about any sauce and pasta, or simply savored on their own.

If your taste buds are craving these succulent sides, or a rich assortment of other Italian favorites, then grab your favorite bottle of red wine and join us for dinner at Piccolo Trattoria. Piccolo Trattoria is a great, BYOB Italian restaurant in Langhorne, Newtown, and Pennington, that serves gourmet pizza and provides Italian catering. From simple party trays for pickup, to theme based parties delivered and setup with a full service catering team, Piccolo's expert staff will help you create the perfect event! Visit our website for more information or call us today.

How to Choose a Menu for Your Rehearsal Dinner

The rehearsal dinner is an element of the wedding that can vary greatly depending on your preferences. You may wish to have a casual time to relax with friends and family, or a formal dinner to ensure that every detail is in order for the big day.

This video explains some of the details that you will want to consider when planning your rehearsal dinner. Think about who you want to invite, and then decide on how formal the dinner will be. Even if the wedding is a formal affair, you can go casual with the rehearsal dinner. Italian fare is a great choice for the rehearsal dinner, as it works in buffet style and plate-dinner serving.

Find an unbeatable Italian catering menu for your rehearsal dinner at Piccolo Trattoria. Piccolo Trattoria is a great, BYOB Italian restaurant that serves gourmet pizza and provides Italian catering. From simple party trays for pickup, to theme based parties delivered and setup with a full service catering team, Piccolo's expert staff will help you create the perfect event! Visit our website for more information or call us today.

How to Plan an Italian Themed Corporate Event

Tired of the same old business parties? Well here are some great ideas to transform what could be an ordinary event into a “bella notte”.

The article “Italian Birthday Party Ideas” by Mackenzie Wright, an eHow contributor, provides some wonderful Italian party decorating tips and shows us some great Italian themed festivities that can fit within your budget.

“For Italians, dinner is not just a meal, it is an event. Adults enchanted by the old-world appeal of Italy will enjoy this type of party that focuses simply on good food and conversation. A traditional Italian dinner party can take hours. Guests mingle leisurely at or around the table as one course after another is paraded out.”

Come celebrate this Mother's Day at Piccolo Trattoria with a special brunch at our Newtown location. 

If you live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and you love pizza or other Italian staples, then you should visit Piccolo Trattoria. Piccolo Trattoria is a great, BYOB Italian restaurant that serves gourmet pizza and provides Italian catering. From simple party trays for pickup, to theme based parties delivered and setup with a full service catering team, Piccolo's expert staff will help you create the perfect event! Visit our website for more information or call us today.

Learn More About Piccolo Trattoria's Authentic Italian Dishes

At Piccolo Trattoria, our Italian fare is unbeatable in quality because of the fine fresh ingredients and old world techniques we use for every single order. 

This video offers a look into our kitchens so you can see the fresh ingredients that go into every Italian dish. Our entrees include succulent seafood, al dente pasta, juicy beef and veal, and hand tossed pizza. Even the tomatoes we use in our pizza sauce are selected with care so that you can get the best quality food every time you visit.

Come celebrate this Mother's Day at Piccolo Trattoria with a special brunch at our Newtown location. 

If you live in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and you love pizza or other Italian staples, then you should visit Piccolo Trattoria. Piccolo Trattoria is a great, BYOB Italian restaurant that serves gourmet pizza and provides Italian catering. From simple party trays for pickup, to theme based parties delivered and setup with a full service catering team, Piccolo's expert staff will help you create the perfect event! Visit our website for more information or call us today!