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Get in touch with Chef Francesca directly for a fully personalised menu

Platinum Menu from £ 80.00Rich and lavish menu including Canapes, Starter, First Course, Second Course, Three Side dishes, Desserts, Coffee. Homemade bread, Italian style, is included. Gluten-Free options are available. In case of allergies and dietary requirements, please be in touch.


Canapes
You can choose up to 4 canapes per person. Ask the chef for more choices or for dietary requirements: call 07537981806 or write to francesca@cateritaly.co.uk


Amuse Bouche
Chef's inspiration
Amuse Bouche


Bruschetta
Crispy Homemade Bread aromatized with Garlic & Olive Oil, topped with Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Bruschetta


Caramelized Onion Tarts
Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese (or Goat Cheese) in Homemade Wine Pastry Tartlets.
Vegetarian
Caramelized Onion Tarts


Arancini
Traditional Sicilian dish, small as canape, filled with Brie
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Arancini


Deep fried Calamari
Deep fried Calamari (Squid) served with garlic mayo
Deep fried Calamari



Starters
You can choose one or more starters from this list in accordance with your preferences. For more options, or specific requests, please be in touch calling 07537981806 or writing to Francesca@cateritaly.co.uk


Minestrone
Classic Italian Recipe with fresh seasonal vegetables
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Minestrone


Tomato and Pepper Soup
Rich & Smooth Tomato & Bell Pepper Soup
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Tomato and Pepper Soup


Peas and Mint Soup
Delicious Soup made with Peas & Fresh Mint
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Peas and Mint Soup


Mini beef meatballs in minestrone soup
Superb and rich soup, traditional from South Italy.
Mini beef meatballs in minestrone soup



First Course
You can choose one or more dishes in this pasta selection


★ Pumpkin and Amaretti ravioli
Homemade Ravioli with a Delicious Pumpkin & Amaretti Biscuits filling, Seasoned with Butter, Parmesan cheese & Amaretti Crumbles, a typical dish from Mantova. It's savory with a hint of sweetness.
Vegetarian
★ Pumpkin and Amaretti ravioli


★ Trofie Pesto Genovese, Potatoes and Green Beans
Handmade on the spot 'trofie', typical fresh pasta from Liguria, homemade Pesto Genovese, with Potatoes & Green Beans Traditional
Vegetarian
Vegan
★ 	Trofie Pesto Genovese, Potatoes and Green Beans


Ravioli Spinaci & Ricotta
Homemade Ravioli filled with Spinach and Ricotta cheese cooked
Vegetarian
Ravioli Spinaci & Ricotta


Cannelloni Spinach and Ricotta
Cannelloni homemade pasta with fresh spinaches and Ricotta cheese
Vegetarian
Cannelloni Spinach and Ricotta


Spaghetti with Clams or Muscles
Spaghetti with clams, typical from Venice. Subject to availability. Alternative is with Muscles (picture)
Spaghetti with Clams or Muscles


Risotto
Risotto made on the spot, using seasonal or preferred ingredients, such as mushroom, or squash, or asparagus, or Milanese (saffron and marrowbone)
Gluten free
Risotto


Cannelloni with Bolognese Ragu
Homemade pasta filled with homemade ragu, covered in bechamel sauce and baked.
Cannelloni with Bolognese Ragu



Main or Second course
You can choose one or more main dishes in accordance with your preferences.


Cutlet with Marsala Wine
Veal steaks, soft and tender, in Creamy Marsala Wine sauce
Alternative with beef meat

Alternative with chicken meat
Gluten free
Cutlet with Marsala Wine


Pollo alla Romana with Peppers and Balsamic Vinegar
Succulent Chicken cooked in the Roman way, with fresh Bell Peppers & Balsamic Vinegar
Gluten free
Pollo alla Romana with Peppers and Balsamic Vinegar


Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal steaks, soft and tender, with cured ham (prosciutto crudo) and sage cooked in butter.
Alternative with beef meat

Alternative with chicken meat
Gluten free
Saltimbocca alla Romana


Vegetarian Wellington
Puff pastry filled with mushroom, rich choice of vegetables, chestnuts, served with honey roasted carrots and green salad
Vegan on request
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Wellington


Braised Sheen of Beef
Sheen of Beef cut Italian way, with bone and marrowbone, slowly baked in a delicious and tasty sauce.
Braised Sheen of Beef


Ossobuco alla Milanese
Sheen of Veal, long cooked on the hob, served with Milanese risotto. Traditional and tasty
Ossobuco alla Milanese


Beef Strogonoff
Beef fillet cooked with mushroom and Cream.
Beef Strogonoff


Butternut squash stew
Butternut and vegetables stew, vegan.
Vegan
Butternut squash stew


Chicken in porchetta
Traditional from centre Italy: de-boned stuffed chicken, roasted. GF, very tasty
Gluten free
Chicken in porchetta



Sides
You can choose multiple sides in accordance with your preference


Ratatouille
Choice of Oven Cooked Vegetables like Aubergine, Bell Peppers, Courgettes, Leeks, Onions, Pumpkin, or Squash, according to the season
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Ratatouille


Granny's Potatoes
Soft Potatoes slowly cooked with Seasoning & Fresh Parsley
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Granny's Potatoes


Creamy Spinach
Delicious Spinach fried with fresh cream and served with Parmigiano
Gluten free
Vegetarian
Creamy Spinach



Dessert
You can choose one or more dessert in accordance with your preferences


★ Tiramisu'
Homemade Sponge Cake dipped in Coffee & Liquor, layered with Mascarpone Cream & Chocolate.
Vegetarian
★ Tiramisu'


★ Merengue Lemon Tart
Delicious Handmade Shortcrust Pastry with Handmade Lemon Custard, covered in Italian Merengue
Vegetarian
★ Merengue Lemon Tart



Bread
Delicious bread Italian Style handmade


Mantovanine
Tasty bread from Mantova (Italy)
Mantovanine


Breadsticks
Handmade breadsticks
Vegetarian
Vegan
Breadsticks

Children Menu

Chef Francesca is aware that choosing your little one’s menus can be tricky, and she has plenty of experience in preparing simple yet tasty dishes, perfect for the younger ones. 

 

Ask her about children's options, and our pizza choices!

Services

  • I will provide all the necessary for your dinner party, including cutlery, crockery, and glassware upon request and without additional charges.

  • At the end of the party, I will leave your kitchen clean and tidy.

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