CATERING
From private parties and corporate functions to family gatherings and holiday dinners, il Centro Alimentari 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
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 Contadino
farm eggs, farmbelly Swiss chard, soft herbs, leeks, lemon ricotta, parmigiano reggiano *Gluten Free
Gluten Free $14 per person
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Frittata Salsiccia
fennel sausage, spring onions, wild mushrooms, oregano *Gluten Free
$15
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Panini Uovo
farm eggs, pancetta, fontina crema, spicy bomba calabrese sauce-on house made brioche bun
$14 per person
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Lemon Blackberry Strata
seasonal berries, lemon marmellata, whipped mascarpone crema, maple agave syrup
$14 per person
Panini Lunch Boxes
All panini on our house focaccia classico-baked daily-include our insalata mista-your local greens, wild arugula, pickled red onions, spring radishes, shaved parmigiano, candied pecans- house made shallot vinaigrette and bottled water. *espresso sea salt caramel brownie or seasonal fruit upon request-
Porco
porchetta, arugula pesto, caciotta al tartufo, salsa di cippola rossa ( red onion jam)
$18 per person
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Affumicato
soppressata, coppa, smoked mozzarella, *caponata (*sweet & sour eggplant relish) calabrian honey
$17 per person
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Capra
prosciutto di parma 24 month, whipped goat cheese, red pepper marmelatta, white truffle honey
$18 per person
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Verdure
grilled marinated vegetables, whipped ricotta, acetaia San Giacomo balsamela
$16.50 per person
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Toscana
finocchiona (fennel salame) crema di pecorino, pomodoro secchi (sundried tomato crema) arugula
$17 per person
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Emilia
pistachio mortadella, burrata, crema di carciofi (artichoke), arugula
$17 per person
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Parmigiana
Hopkins Farm Chicken parm, parmigiano reggiano, our sugo di pomodoro
$18 per person
PANINI LUNCH PACKAGE
lunch package serves 10-12 people Choice of 3 panini, each package includes 20 half panini & insalata mista $190Main Lunch/Dinner Boxes
served with insalata mista and bottled water. *espresso sea salt caramel brownie or seasonal fruit upon request.-
Squash & Zucchini Crostata
leeks, zucchini, oregano, lemon ricotta
$17 per person
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Chicken Diavolo
salsa verde, charred lemon
$17 per person
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Verlasso Salmon
smoked romesco
$19 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
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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
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Seasonal Vegetable Crudites
curated local roasted vegetables, choice of beet ricotta, artichoke sundried tomato or cannelini pistachio or warm bagna cauda spread
$55
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Arancini
nduja, fior di latte mozzarella, smoked romesco
$7.50 per 3 count
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*Crostini Piccante
burrata, nduja, fig marmellata
$38 per 12 count
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*Crostini Toscana
housemade ricotta, pecorino gran cru, truffle honey
$38 per 12 count
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*Crostini Pomodoro
tomato conserva, stracciatella, calabrian honey, hazelnuts
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Prosciutto Puffs
whipped mascarpone, strawberry mostarda
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*Porchetta Sliders
slow roasted porchetta, fennel pollen, stracchino, salsa verde, pickled onions
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Tuscan Meatballs
sugo di pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano
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NC Shrimp
calabrian aioli & cocktail sauce
INSALATE & CONTORNI
salads & vegetables, shared plates, priced by lb-
Insalata Mista
“your local greens, wild arugula, pickled red onions, radish, shaved parmigiano, candied pecans-shallot vinaigrette
$14.50 per lb
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Farro
breakfast radishes, arugula, pickled red onions, sungold tomatoes, toasted almonds
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Verdure Sott'olio
grilled marinated vegetables, white wine vinegar, garlic, mint
$14.50 per lb
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Sicilian Caponata
sweet & sour eggplant relish, raisins, peppers, capers, olives, tomatoes
$14.50 per lb
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Calabrian Chickpeas
tomato conserva, castevetrano olives, grilled radicchio, preserved lemon
$13 per lb
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Ginger roasted beets
whipped ricotta, balsamic, apricot raisin mostarda, citrus, hazelnuts
$13.50 per lb
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Broccolini
calabrian chile, meyer lemon, pine nut brittle
$14 per lb
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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
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Lasagne alle Verdure
spinach, mushrooms, lemon ricotta, parmigiano crema
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Baked Cacio e Pepe "Mac n Cheese"
rigatoni-fontina, asiago, parmigiano, pecorino romano
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Cannelloni
marinara, smoked ricotta, swiss chard, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
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*Hand-cut Tagliatelle
ragu bolognese, parmigiano stravecchio *substitute for Mezze or Bucatini for family style
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*Tonnarelli
cacio e pepe (pecorino, black pepper)
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*Ricotta Gnocchi
alla norma, eggplant,basil, oregano, tomatoes, ricotta salata *for smaller groups
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*Mezze Maniche
fennel sausage ragu, parmigiano reggiano
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*Tortelli di Zucca
red kuri, blue hubbard squash, apple fig mostarda, amaretti, acetaia di San Giacomo balsamico
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*Chitarra alla Carbonara
farm eggs, guanciale, pecorino, black pepper
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*Spaghetti
arugula walnut pesto, garlicky breadcrumbs
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*Bucatini
all'amatriciana-spicy tomatoes, guanciale, pecorino
SECONDI
larger plates to share, minimum amounts apply-
Porchetta
slow roasted porchetta, fennel pollen, citrus, herbs
$22 per lb
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Hopkins Farm Chicken Parm
our sugo di pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano
$16.50 per lb
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Verlasso Salmon
seared, herb crusted *6 oz portions
$28 per lb
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Hangar Steak
smoked romesco, cippolini onion agrodolce
$25 per lb
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Tenderloin of Beef
horseradish garlic crema
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DOLCE & PASTICCINI
desserts & housemade pastries-
Creme Fraiche Panna Cotta
local stone fruit, acetaia San Giacomo balsamela *individual 4 oz
$4.50 per each
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Tira Misu
espresso soaked savoiardi, layered with zabaglione * individual 4 oz
$3.50 per each
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Citrus Olive Oil Cake
creme fraiche whipped cream, strawberry basil conserva *whole
serves 8 $30
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Flourless Chocolate Walnut Torta
whipped mascarpone crema, fresh figs & raspberries
$35 per serves 8
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Tuscan Apple Cake
fennel pollen, fior di latte gelato
serves 8 $35
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Espresso Sea Salt Caramel Brownies
candied pecans
$3.50 per each
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Frutta
an array of seasonal fruit, agave, lime & mint per person
$5.50 per person
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Brutti Ma Buoni Cookies
hazelnuts, cranberries, chocolate
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Pistachio Sour Cherry Biscotti
$25 per 12 count
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Cannoli
lemon pistachio
$2.50
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Zucchini Walnut Muffins
vegan
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Citrus Olive Oil Muffin
creme fraiche whipped cream, strawberry conserva (seasonal)
$32 per 12 count