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

Rich 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.ukAmuse Bouche
Chef's inspiration
Bruschetta
Crispy Homemade Bread aromatized with Garlic & Olive Oil, topped with Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella
Caramelized Onion Tarts
Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Cheese (or Goat Cheese) in Homemade Wine Pastry Tartlets.Vegetarian

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

Deep fried Calamari
Deep fried Calamari (Squid) served with garlic mayo
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.ukMinestrone
Classic Italian Recipe with fresh seasonal vegetablesGluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan

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

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

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

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

Ravioli Spinaci & Ricotta
Homemade Ravioli filled with Spinach and Ricotta cheese cookedVegetarian

Cannelloni Spinach and Ricotta
Cannelloni homemade pasta with fresh spinaches and Ricotta cheeseVegetarian

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

Cannelloni with Bolognese Ragu
Homemade pasta filled with homemade ragu, covered in bechamel sauce and baked. 
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 sauceAlternative with beef meat
Alternative with chicken meat
Gluten free

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

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

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

Braised Sheen of Beef
Sheen of Beef cut Italian way, with bone and marrowbone, slowly baked in a delicious and tasty sauce.
Ossobuco alla Milanese
Sheen of Veal, long cooked on the hob, served with Milanese risotto. Traditional and tasty
Beef Strogonoff
Beef fillet cooked with mushroom and Cream.
Butternut squash stew
Butternut and vegetables stew, vegan.Vegan

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

Sides
You can choose multiple sides in accordance with your preferenceRatatouille
Choice of Oven Cooked Vegetables like Aubergine, Bell Peppers, Courgettes, Leeks, Onions, Pumpkin, or Squash, according to the seasonGluten free
Vegetarian
Vegan

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

Creamy Spinach
Delicious Spinach fried with fresh cream and served with ParmigianoGluten free
Vegetarian

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

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

Bread
Delicious bread Italian Style handmadeMantovanine
Tasty bread from Mantova (Italy)
Breadsticks
Handmade breadsticksVegetarian
Vegan

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
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I will provide all the necessary for your dinner party, including cutlery, crockery, and glassware upon request and without additional charges.
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At the end of the party, I will leave your kitchen clean and tidy.
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