Birthday Party Catering in Toronto - Nonna’s Italian Menu Ideas for Adults & Kids

For adult birthdays, pair antipasti, a pasta, a protein, and dolce. For kids, serve simple pasta, meatballs or chicken sliders, veggies, and mini desserts. Nonna’s Italian Catering delivers across the GTA and tailors menus to headcount and diet needs. Plan Your Party →

How We Build Birthday Menus (Simple & Italian)

Planning catering for a birthday party doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Nonna’s Italian Catering, we keep it simple by following the traditional Italian meal structure. Each menu is built with four clear parts: antipasto, primo, secondo, and dolce. This approach makes it easy to create a balanced spread that feels complete without overcomplicating the planning.

Antipasto opens the meal with small bites like bruschetta, salumi, or cheese boards. The primo is where pasta shines—classics like lasagna or penne al pomodoro. The secondo adds a main protein such as chicken cacciatore or baked cod with lemon. Dolce rounds out the menu with tiramisu, cannoli, or seasonal sweets.

This structure is flexible and scalable, whether you’re planning a gathering of 20 in downtown Toronto or a large family celebration across the GTA. By mixing and matching, you can build a menu that feels custom without reinventing the wheel.

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Adult Menu Ideas (Crowd-Pleasers)

Classic Comfort

Start with antipasto platters of cured meats and cheeses, then move to hearty lasagna or rigatoni al ragù. Add chicken cacciatore, a fresh salad, and tiramisu for dessert.

Lighter Italian

Bruschetta and roasted vegetables to start, penne al pomodoro as primo, baked cod with lemon as secondo, a mixed greens salad, and fruit with mini cannoli for dolce.

Wine-Night Bites

Perfect for mingling parties: arancini, Caprese skewers, meatballs, focaccia, and tiramisu in cups. Pair with cocktails or Ontario wines (LCBO wine guide).

Kids Menu Ideas (Zero Fuss)

When catering for kids, Nonna’s Italian Catering adapts classics to younger palates. Pasta al pomodoro or alfredo, mini meatballs, chicken sliders, veggies, and mini cannoli are always a hit. Parents can flag nut, gluten, or dairy restrictions in the booking form.

Portions, Setups & Dietary Notes

We recommend one pasta, one protein, and two sides for every 10 guests. For 30 guests, order three trays of each. Family-style setups encourage sharing and conversation.

Nonna’s accommodates vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free diets. All quotes include Ontario’s 13% HST.

Delivery & Service Area (Toronto & GTA)

Nonna’s delivers across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, from downtown neighbourhoods to the suburbs. Toronto Public Health guidelines are followed for safe catering.

 

How to Book (Fast)

Booking runs through a simple three-step process:

1. Provide event details (date, guest count, address).

2. Select menu preferences and dietary notes.

3. Get confirmation of delivery window and extras (plates, cutlery).
   
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FAQS

• Do you deliver across the GTA?

  Yes.

• What group sizes can you handle?

  From 10 to 1,000+

• Can you customize menus for allergies or kids?

   Absolutely.

• What taxes apply?

  Ontario’s 13% HST.