Catering with Mama Ricotta’s, Italian-American Catering in Charlotte, NC

Welcome to Mama Ricotta’s catering, where the warmth of a family-style Italian meal meets the ease of professional catering. If you’re planning a corporate lunch, family celebration, office event, or large gathering in Charlotte, our Italian catering offering ensures you get delicious food, generous portions, and that unmistakable Mama Ricotta’s charm delivered right to your table.

Why Choose Mama Ricotta’s for Italian Food Catering

At Mama Ricotta’s, we understand that good food can bring people together, whether you’re gathered around a boardroom table or celebrating a milestone with loved ones. As one of Charlotte’s most beloved and long-standing restaurants, we bring decades of experience as an Italian food caterer, serving scratch-made, Italian-American cuisine rooted in family recipes.

Our commitment to quality means every component is crafted with care from sauces, fresh breads, and meats, to fresh mozzarella made in-house, soups, and desserts. That dedication means our catering brings genuine flavor, freshness, and heart to any event.

Using Mama Ricotta’s as your Italian food caterer for business or pleasure delivers several benefits:

Family-style Italian cuisine made from family recipes and scratch-made ingredients.
Versatility and scale — we can cater to intimate dinners, office lunches, or large group events with generous portions.
Convenience — skip the prep, cooking, and cleanup, simply order and enjoy.
Reliable reputation — as a Charlotte institution since 1992, Mama Ricotta’s has built trust and respect across the community.

What We Offer – The Catering Experience

Our catering service is designed to make your life easier while providing the same quality and flavors you know from dining in downtown Charlotte. Here’s what you can expect when you choose Mama Ricotta’s for your Italian catering needs:

Family-style pans and portions — We offer family-sized pans of pasta, entrees, salads, and specialty items so you can feed a group without fuss.
Broad menu selection — Choose from hearty pasta dishes, classic Italian-American entrees, fresh salads, appetizers, breads, and desserts. Whether it’s Penne alla Vodka, our house-made mozzarella and tomato, cheese ravioli, or Lasagna we cover crowd-pleasers and nostalgic favorites.
Customizable options — Dietary needs? Vegetarian preferences? Special menu requests? We can accommodate, just let us know.
Flexible delivery or pick-up — Whether you want food delivered hot and ready to serve or would rather pick up and serve at home/office, we make it seamless.
Special event readiness — From casual office lunches to celebrations and family events, our catering service scales to meet your needs.

Ideal Events for Italian Food Caterers

Mama Ricotta’s catering is a perfect fit for a wide variety of events and gatherings:

Office lunches or corporate meetings
Business dinners and team meals
Family gatherings — birthdays, anniversaries, and reunions
House parties — dinner parties, holiday meals, casual get-togethers
Small events and social functions — where you want to offer great food without the hassle of cooking

Our Heritage – The Mama Ricotta’s Difference

Mama Ricotta’s has been serving Charlotte since 1992, rooted in the personal vision of founder Frank Scibelli, who brought his family’s Italian recipes and traditions to the city. Over the years, the restaurant has become a staple in the community known for its warm hospitality, generous portions, and beloved dishes prepared from scratch.

What makes us proud is the same thing our regular guests love, house-made mozzarella (always served fresh), sauces crafted in-house, hand-made breads, thoughtfully prepared sauces, and consistent quality that feels like family.

When you choose Mama Ricotta’s as your Italian food caterer, you’re not just ordering food, you’re inviting a tradition, a flavor of home, and a shared meal experience that speaks of warmth and care.

How to Place a Catering Order

Ready to bring Mama Ricotta’s to your next event? It’s easy:

Call our catering team at the dedicated catering line.
Discuss your needs — number of guests, preferred dishes, dietary considerations, delivery or pick-up.
Choose your menu — family pans, salads, pastas, entrees, sides, desserts — mix and match to suit your event.
Schedule delivery or pickup — we’ll make sure your food arrives hot, fresh, and ready to serve.
Enjoy a stress-free event — focus on your guests and let us handle the cooking and serving.

At Mama Ricotta’s, we believe that good food brings people together, whether it’s around our cozy dining room or your own table at home or office. Our Italian catering service delivers the same heart, flavor, and warmth that has made us a Charlotte favorite for over 30 years.

Let us take care of the cooking. You sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious Italian feast.

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