Award-winning restaurant featuring authentic, unique, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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You’re planning something important. The last thing you need is catering stress keeping you up at night, wondering if the food will show up on time or taste like cardboard.
When we handle your Ashby event, you get nearly two decades of proven Italian catering experience. Your guests taste authentic Abruzzese dishes made with organic ingredients and traditional techniques—not generic event food that everyone forgets.
The real difference? You actually get to enjoy your own event instead of running around putting out fires. Professional coordination means timing works, dietary needs get handled, and presentation looks exactly like what you envisioned.
We’ve been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 2004, long before “farm-to-table” became a buzzword. Founded by Anna Mountzuris, we’ve built our reputation on something simple: making real Italian food the way it’s supposed to be made.
What sets us apart in the Ashby area isn’t just our award-winning status or the chefs we hire directly from Italy’s Abruzzo region. It’s understanding that your event matters to you, which means it matters to us.
Whether you’re hosting a corporate gathering at one of Ashby’s historic venues or celebrating a milestone at home, we bring the same attention to detail that’s kept our Newton location packed for nearly twenty years.
First, you tell us what you’re planning. We listen to your vision, guest count, dietary restrictions, and budget. No pressure, no upselling—just honest conversation about what makes sense for your event.
Next, we create a custom menu featuring authentic Italian dishes made with organic ingredients. Think homemade pasta, fresh seafood, and signature items like our famous veal chop or lobster ravioli. Everything’s prepared using traditional Abruzzese techniques.
On event day, our team handles setup, service, and cleanup. You focus on your guests while we manage timing, presentation, and all the behind-the-scenes details that make catering look effortless. We accommodate up to 45 people for seated dining or 55 for cocktail-style events.
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Your catering includes more than just food delivery. We provide full event coordination, from initial planning through final cleanup. Custom menus get tailored to your specific needs, whether that’s accommodating vegetarian guests or featuring signature dishes that match your event’s style.
Ashby’s community values authentic experiences, which is why our approach resonates here. We source organic meats, fish, and vegetables, preparing everything using traditional Italian methods. The rare truffle mushrooms from Italy’s Abruzzo region appear in multiple dishes, adding authenticity you won’t find with generic caterers.
Service includes professional setup with elegant presentation, experienced staff who understand proper timing, and complete cleanup afterward. We bring everything needed—linens, serving pieces, and coordination—so you don’t scramble to fill gaps or worry about logistics.
Book at least 2-3 weeks ahead for most events, though popular dates during Ashby’s busy event season may require more notice. Spring and fall are especially busy with the town’s various fairs and community gatherings.
Our custom menu creation takes time to get right. We need to coordinate with our suppliers for specialty ingredients like the authentic Abruzzese truffles and organic produce. Rushing this process means compromising on the quality that’s made us award-winning.
For larger events or those requiring extensive customization, give us 4-6 weeks. This ensures we can accommodate dietary restrictions properly and coordinate timing with your venue’s requirements.
Pricing covers the complete experience: custom menu development, professional food preparation, event coordination, setup, service, and cleanup. You’re not paying just for food—you’re getting nearly twenty years of catering expertise.
We bring all necessary equipment including serving pieces, linens, and presentation materials. Our staff stays throughout your event to manage timing, refill dishes, and handle any issues that arise. This isn’t drop-off catering where you’re left to figure things out.
Menu pricing varies based on selections and guest count, but we work within your budget to create authentic Italian dishes that impress. Organic ingredients and traditional preparation methods cost more than generic options, but the difference in taste and presentation justifies the investment.
Yes, we handle vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs regularly. Our chefs understand how to modify traditional Italian recipes without losing authentic flavors. This isn’t about removing ingredients—it’s about creating dishes that work for everyone.
Custom menu development means building around your guests’ needs from the start. We’ll suggest alternatives that complement the overall meal rather than making people feel like afterthoughts. Homemade pasta can be prepared gluten-free, and many traditional Italian dishes are naturally vegetarian.
Communication is key here. Tell us about restrictions during initial planning so we can design a cohesive menu where everyone enjoys the same quality experience. Last-minute dietary surprises are harder to accommodate properly.
Absolutely. We cater everything from intimate family celebrations to corporate functions, adjusting our approach based on your event’s style and formality. A business lunch requires different pacing than a wedding reception, and we understand these nuances.
Corporate events often need reliable timing and professional presentation that won’t embarrass you in front of colleagues or clients. Personal celebrations allow for more creativity and interaction with guests. We adapt our service style accordingly.
Our Newton location regularly hosts private events upstairs, so we understand both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Whether you’re planning a retirement party at your Ashby home or a corporate retreat at a local venue, we bring the same attention to detail and authentic cuisine.
The difference starts with authenticity. While other caterers might serve “Italian-inspired” food, we employ chefs directly from Italy’s Abruzzo region who prepare dishes using traditional methods and authentic ingredients like rare Abruzzese truffles.
Twenty years of restaurant operation means we understand food quality, timing, and presentation at a level that newer catering companies simply can’t match. We’ve been perfecting these recipes and refining our service long before catering became trendy.
Most importantly, we treat your event like it matters. This isn’t a side business or quick revenue stream—it’s an extension of our award-winning restaurant reputation. When your guests rave about the food, that reflects directly on our established brand.
Outdoor events require extra planning, but we handle these regularly throughout the Ashby area. We bring portable warming equipment, weather protection for food, and backup plans for timing issues that outdoor venues sometimes create.
Setup includes proper food safety protocols for outdoor service, elegant presentation that works in natural settings, and coordination with your venue’s logistics. We’ve catered events at various outdoor locations and understand how weather, power access, and space limitations affect service.
Our team stays throughout outdoor events to manage temperature control, refill dishes as needed, and handle any weather-related adjustments. You shouldn’t have to worry about food safety or presentation quality just because you’re celebrating outside.
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