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CATERING

From private parties and corporate functions to family gatherings and holiday dinners, il Centro Alimentari & Salumeria offers catering for your occasion.

We offer drop off, pick up and on site catering, our menu changes seasonally, some pricing is available upon request or contact us to plan your next event 336.350.8544 or chefdarren@ilcentroalimentari.com

72 hours notice is required, subject to availablity.


SAMPLE MENUS 

Download/Print Menu


Individual Breakfast Boxes

We are offering NO contact delivery for individual breakfast or lunch boxes. Delivery to your office or meeting place or home. Minimum order of 12 boxes for delivery served with prosciutto puffs, seasonal fruit and bottled water.
  • Frittata alle Verdure

    Frittata alle Verdure

    farm eggs, La Finca Swiss chard, zucchini soft herbs, leeks, lemon ricotta, parmigiano reggiano *Gluten Free

    Gluten Free $14 per person

  • Frittata Salsiccia

    fennel sausage, spring onions, wild mushrooms, oregano *Gluten Free

    $15

  • Panini Uovo

    fritatta alle verdure, pancetta, fontina crema, calabrian chile

    $14 per person

Panini Lunch Boxes

All panini on our house focaccia classico-baked daily-include our insalata mista-your local greens, pickled red onions, breakfast radishes, shaved pecorino, candied pecans- house made shallot vinaigrette and bottled water. *espresso sea salt caramel brownie or seasonal fruit upon request

  • Porco

    porchetta, arugula pesto, pickled red onions

    $18 per person

  • Affumicato

    soppressata, coppa, smoked mozzarella, *caponata (*sweet & sour eggplant relish) calabrian honey

    $17 per person

  • Capra

    prosciutto di parma 18 month, whipped goat cheese, red pepper marmelatta, white truffle honey

    $17 per person

  • Verdure

    grilled marinated vegetables, whipped ricotta, acetaia San Giacomo balsamela

    $17 per person

  • Toscana

    Toscana

    finocchiona (fennel salame), pecorino toscano, pomodoro secchi (sundried tomato crema) arugula

    $17 per person

  • Emilia

    pistachio mortadella, burrata, crema di carciofi (artichoke), arugula

    $17 per person

  • Parmigiana

    Hopkins Farm Chicken parm, parmigiano reggiano, our sugo di pomodoro

    $17 per person

  • Veneto

    piave vecchio ( aged cows milk cheese) pomodoro secchi, fig conserva, arugula

    $17

Main Lunch/Dinner Boxes

served with insalata mista and bottled water. *espresso sea salt caramel brownie or seasonal fruit upon request.
  • Zucchini & Squash Crostata

    Zucchini & Squash Crostata

    leeks, zucchini, oregano, lemon ricotta

    $17 per person

  • Chicken Diavolo

    salsa verde, charred lemon

    $18 per person

  • Verlasso Salmon

    smoked romesco

    $22 per person

FOCACCIA & PIZZA AL TAGLIO

Our focaccia & pizza al taglio are made from Italian Polselli & Hi Gluten flours and baked fresh in-house daily! Pizza al taglio can be cut into bite-sized pieces; serves up to 20 and arrives at room temperature for light reheating. Both priced per pound.

  • Focaccia Classico

    rosemary, maldon salt

    $7.50 per lb

  • Pizza al Taglio Margherita

    marinara, fior di latte mozzarella, roasted fennel, oregano

    $10.50 per lb

APERITIVI

small and larger shared snacks with cocktails *these aperitivi require chef on site assembly

  • Salumi & Formaggi Boards

    Italian cured meats (soppressata, coppa piccante, finocchiona, salame calabrese) selected Italian cheeses, seasonal mostarda, seasonal giardiniera or sott'olio, marinated olives, taralli, fruits

    Spuntino "Snack" ( 3-4 people) $27

    Piccolo (6-8 people) $45

    Grande (10-15) $65

  • Seasonal Vegetable Crudites

    curated local roasted vegetables, choice of beet ricotta, artichoke sundried tomato or cannelini pistachio or warm bagna cauda spread

    $55

  • Arancini

    nduja, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked romesco

    $7.50 per 3 count

  • *Crostini Piccante

    burrata, nduja, fig marmellata

    $38 per 12 count

  • *Crostini Toscana

    housemade ricotta, pecorino gran cru, truffle honey

    $38 per 12 count

  • *Crostini Pomodoro

    tomato conserva, stracciatella, calabrian honey, hazelnuts

  • Prosciutto Puffs

    whipped mascarpone, strawberry mostarda

  • Tuscan Meatballs

    sugo di pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano

  • NC Shrimp

    calabrian aioli & cocktail sauce

INSALATE & VERDURE

salads & vegetables, served at warm to room temperature.

  • Insalata Mista

    “your local greens, wild arugula, pickled red onions, radish, shaved parmigiano, candied pecans-shallot vinaigrette

    $14.50 per lb

  • Farro

    breakfast radishes, arugula, pickled red onions, sungold tomatoes, toasted almonds

  • Verdure Sott'olio

    grilled marinated vegetables, white wine vinegar, garlic, mint

    $14.50 per lb

  • Sicilian Caponata

    sweet & sour eggplant relish, raisins, peppers, capers, olives, tomatoes

    $14.50 per lb

  • Calabrian Chickpeas

    tomato conserva, castevetrano olives, grilled radicchio, preserved lemon

    $13 per lb

  • Zucchini Ripieni

    mortadella, prosciutto, ricotta, parmigiano reggiano, parsley, nutmeg

    $9.50 per lb

  • Melanzane con Mozzarella e Pomodoro Secchi

    grilled eggplant, fior di latte mozzarella,sundried tomatoes

    $8.50 per lb

  • Marinated Beets

    ginger, grapefruit, gorgonzola dolce

    $13.50 per lb

  • Broccolini

    calabrian chile, meyer lemon, pine nut brittle

    $14 per lb

  • Potato Fennel Gratin

    fontina, thyme

PASTA

* these pastas are suggested for plated dinners only, most can be GF substituted

  • Lasagne Bolognese

    our signature layered pasta, ragu al bolognese

  • Lasagne alle Verdure

    spinach, mushrooms, lemon ricotta, parmigiano crema

  • Baked Cacio e Pepe "Mac n Cheese"

    rigatoni-fontina, asiago, parmigiano, pecorino romano

  • Cannelloni

    marinara, smoked ricotta, swiss chard, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano

  • *Tagliatelle fresca all'uovo

    con ragu alla bolognese, parmigiano 24 month

  • *Tonnarelli cacio e pepe

    pecorino, parmigiano reggiano, black pepper

  • *Ricotta Gnocchi

    alla norma, eggplant,basil, oregano, tomatoes, ricotta salata *for smaller groups

  • *Mezze Maniche

    fennel sausage ragu, parmigiano reggiano

  • *Tortelli di Zucca

    red kuri, blue hubbard squash, apple mostarda, amaretti, acetaia di San Giacomo balsamico

  • *Balanzoni burro e salvia

    housemade ricotta, mortadella, parmigiano reggiano, nutmeg, parsley, butter & sage

    $16

  • *Chitarra alla Carbonara

    farm eggs, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper

  • *Spaghetti al pesto di rucola

    arugula walnut pesto, garlicky breadcrumbs

  • *Bucatini all'Amatriciana

    san marzano tomatoes, guanciale, calabrian chile, pecorino romano

SECONDI

larger plates to share, minimum amounts apply

  • Porchetta

    slow roasted porchetta, fennel pollen, citrus, herbs

    $22 per lb

  • Hopkins Farm Chicken Parm

    our sugo di pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano

    $16.50 per lb

  • Verlasso Salmon

    seared, herb crusted *6 oz portions

    $28 per lb

  • Eggplant Parm

    breaded eggplant, our marinara, 18 month parmigiano reggiano, fior di latte mozzarella, oregano

    $15.50 per lb

  • Hangar Steak

    smoked romesco, cippolini onion agrodolce

    $25 per lb

DOLCE & PASTICCINI

desserts & housemade pastries

  • Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta

    amarena cherries, acetaia San Giacomo Saba *individual 4 oz

    $4.50 per each

  • Tira Misu

    espresso soaked savoiardi, layered with zabaglione * individual 4 oz

    $4.50 per each

  • Citrus Olive Oil Cake

    whipped mascarpone, seasonal conserva *whole cake

    serves 8 $35

  • Flourless Chocolate Walnut Torta

    whipped mascarpone crema, fresh figs & raspberries

    $35 per serves 8

  • Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Brownies

    candied pecans

    $3.50 per each

  • Frutta

    an array of seasonal fruit, agave, lime & mint per person

    $5.50 per person

  • Brutti Ma Buoni Cookies

    hazelnuts, cranberries, chocolate

    $27 per 12 count

  • Pistachio Sour Cherry Biscotti

    $25 per 12 count

  • Cannoli

    lemon pistachio

    $30 per 12 count

  • Zucchini Walnut Muffins

    vegan

    $35 per 12 count

  • Citrus Olive Oil Muffin

    whipped mascarpone, conserva (seasonal)

    $34 per 12 count

  • Tuscan Apple Cake

    fennel pollen, fior di latte gelato

    $52

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