Antipasti

Antipasti catering is a specialised service in which a selection of Italian starters is offered for the most varied of occasions - from a private family gathering to a business event. Antipasti platters make it possible to serve even large groups of guests quickly and efficiently, without any compromise on quality or enjoyment.

Typical ingredients and variations

An antipasti platter brings together a varied mix of flavours and textures - sweet, sour and savoury:

• Cured meats: country ham, rosemary ham, mortadella, salami
• Cheese: Pecorino Siciliano, Asiago
• Marinated and grilled vegetables: sun-dried tomatoes, stuffed peppers, grilled mushrooms, aubergines, courgettes, olives

The ingredients are adjusted seasonally to ensure freshness and quality. Regional specialities - such as pâtés with wild garlic or Mediterranean cream cheese - as well as garnishes like baby pineapple, grapes or fig mustard create a harmonious, balanced composition.

Special occasions

Antipasti catering is especially suited to upmarket occasions where taste and presentation matter equally: company celebrations, gala dinners, weddings, anniversaries and formal dinner parties. The artfully arranged platter often becomes part of the decor concept and creates a coherent overall impression. Since the guests serve themselves, a relaxed, informal atmosphere is created at the same time.

Individual customisation

A major advantage is the flexibility in composition and presentation. For exclusive corporate events, luxurious ingredients such as premium Norwegian carved salmon or trout caviar can be incorporated, while for private celebrations there are simpler but equally delicate combinations. In addition, caterers offer options such as:

• Cheese creams in mustard-honey, wild garlic or wasabi
• Cheese platters with Gouda, Bonbel Classic and Chaumes, decorated with pineapple and grapes
• Delicacies such as salmon on iceberg lettuce with mustard-honey-dill sauce or stuffed eggs
• Puff-pastry chips with tomato and spinach as a crunchy accompaniment

Presentation and packaging

A successful presentation harmoniously combines colours, shapes and textures - such as green olives and red sun-dried tomatoes next to pale slices of cheese. The components should be arranged so as to be easily accessible. Practical disposable aluminium platters are often used, and higher-quality tableware for more refined occasions. Environmentally friendly packaging ensures freshness and quality during transport while at the same time supporting sustainability.