Summer is heating up—and so is the catering scene! As the weather warms and social calendars fill with graduations, weddings, backyard parties, and corporate picnics, restaurants are stepping up their catering game to serve sunshine-packed flavors with a side of creativity. Whether you're running a classic Italian bistro or a modern pizzeria, now's the time to fire up your offerings and tap into the season’s biggest catering trends.
Think beyond the box lunch! Summer hosts are craving curated picnic packages filled with artisan sandwiches, fresh salads, seasonal fruit, and sparkling beverages. Bonus points for eco-friendly packaging and a chic picnic blanket to-go!
Wood-fired, Neapolitan, or Detroit-style—pizza is forever a crowd-pleaser. But this summer, it's all about build-your-own pizza bars and mobile pizza ovens that bring the party to the customer. It's interactive, delicious, and makes for unbeatable Instagram moments.
Cap off your summer catering menu with DIY gelato bars, boozy popsicles, or Italian ice flights. Offering a customizable frozen dessert station is a cool way to beat the heat—and it gives your guests a sweet memory to take home.
Think beyond the box lunch! Summer hosts are craving curated picnic packages filled with artisan sandwiches, fresh salads, seasonal fruit, and sparkling beverages. Bonus points for eco-friendly packaging and a chic picnic blanket to-go!
Summer is all about fresh. Restaurants that highlight locally grown produce and herbs in their catering menus are winning big with eco-conscious and health-savvy customers. Basil lemonade? Heirloom tomato caprese skewers? Yes, please.
Catering isn’t just about food anymore. Add a splash of fun with cocktail kits or on-site mixology stations featuring limoncello spritzes, Italian sodas, or herb-infused mocktails. Cheers to that!
Catering in the summer isn’t just a business opportunity - it’s a chance to share your brand’s personality in new, memorable ways. From pizza parties under the stars to elegant antipasto spreads, the possibilities are endless. So, grab your tongs, pop open that Prosecco, and let the summer catering season begin!
