Catering Menu
Frequently Asked Questions About Catering
Answered by Chef Vinny Savinelli, of Vinny’s Pizza & Pasta, Cranford, N.J.
What is the best way to figure out how much food I need?
First you will need to know how many people will attend your party. Round up to make sure you have enough food. Children 3 to 10 years old can count as one half adult. Now that you have a head count, we are ready for the next step.
How much food should I order?
On average, you will need about three half trays to feed every 15 adults, plus a dessert item. You can mix this up however you like and pro-rate it for more or less people. For example, if you are expecting 20 people, you probably want about six half dishes or three full size dishes or any combination in between.
What type of food should I order?
Usually, when people eat a catered event, they follow a simple pattern. For a first course they will have an appetizer, such as a salad, antipasto or fried calamari. A second course will most likely consist of a pasta dish such as stuffed shells or cavatelli with broccoli. Next, a third course is usually the main course such as chicken, meat or fish. Finally, most people will have dessert, if it is offered, such as cheesecake or cannolis. It is a good idea to have items that people can snack on such as hors d’oeuvres or chips and pretzels. If you ordered more than one of any type of main course or pasta, try to diversify. If you order two items, and both of them are chicken, people who don’t eat chicken might feel left out.
These are just suggestions. There are no hard and fast rules for catering.
Placing an order: Please allow at least one week for us to prepare your order. If you need help figuring it out, please give us a call. We also require a 25% deposit on all catering orders.
Vinnys Catering Menu
Appetizers and Salads
Half Tray | Full Tray | |
Garden Salad | 25.00 | 40.00 |
Caesar Salad | 30.00 | 45.00 |
With Chicken |
40.00 | 70.00 |
Antipasto (per person) (10 minimum) |
4.00 | |
Clams Oreganata | 40.00 | 75.00 |
Stuffed Mushrooms | 40.00 | 75.00 |
Mussels (hot or sweet) | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Hot Wings | 40.00 | 75.00 |
Chicken Fingers | 40.00 | 75.00 |
Pastas
Half Tray | Full Tray | |
Baked Ziti | 35.00 | 67.00 |
Lasagna | 45.00 | 85.00 |
Penne ala Vodka | 40.00 | 78.00 |
With Chicken |
50.00 | 89.00 |
With Shrimp |
60.00 | 115.00 |
Stuffed Shells | 39.00 | 75.00 |
Manicotti | 39.00 | 75.00 |
Gnocchi | 40.00 | 78.00 |
Cavatelli with Broccoli | 38.00 | 70.00 |
Penne with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage |
49.00 | 89.00 |
Penne Bolognese | 39.00 | 75.00 |
Tortellini alla Nicoletta (Proscuitto, peas, mushrooms in a cream sauce) |
45.00 | 85.00 |
Ravioli | 39.00 | 75.00 |
Entrees
Half Tray | Full Tray | |
Chicken Francaise | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Chicken Scarpariello | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Chicken Murphy | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Chicken Parmigiana | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Chicken Marsala | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Veal Parmagiana | 50.00 | 95.00 |
Eggplant Parmigiana | 40.00 | 79.00 |
Eggplant Rollatini | 45.00 | 85.00 |
Sausage and Peppers | 40.00 | 75.00 |
Meatballs | 45.00 | 89.00 |
Sides and Vegetables
Half Tray | Full Tray | |
Broccoli Rabe | 45.00 | 85.00 |
Sauteed String Beans | 30.00 | 57.00 |
Roasted Potatoes | 35.00 | 67.00 |
Submarines
3 Foot & 6 Foot Subs
Italian Ham, Salami, Capicola, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomatoes & Onions |
14.95 per foot |
American Turkey, Ham, American Cheese, Lettuce & Tomatoes |
14.95 per foot |
Chicken Cutlet Grilled or Fried Cutlet with Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Sundried Tomatoes, Lettuce & Tomatoes |
16.99 per foot |
Platters
Assorted Wrap Platter An assortment of delicious, decoratively displayed wraps |
16” – 49.00 18” – 59.00 |
Assorted Sandwich Platter Combination of wraps, artisan sandwiches, cut & decorated |
16” – 49.00 18” – 59.00 |
Finger Sandwiches Choose 5 sixteen-inch subs from our menu and we will cut them into 40 decorated pieces |
50.00 |
Caprese Platter Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers & Basil with Olive Oil |
10-15 guests: 40.00 20-25 guests: 60.00 |
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Priced Seasonally
Deposit required for warming racks.
Homemade bread included with all orders.
Tax not included.
Full trays serve
approximately 16-20 people
Vinnys Takeout Menu
Appetizers & Salads
Garden Salad | Sm 3.95 |
Large 5.95 |
|
Caesar Salad |
6.25 |
add chicken 8.25 |
|
Chef’s Salad (Ham, Salami, Turkey, Cheese) |
8.95 | ||
Caprese Salad (Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Roasted Peppers) |
8.95 | ||
Fried Goat Cheese Salad (Mixed Greens w/ Fresh Vegetables, Glazed Walnuts & Craisins w/ Raspberry Vinaigrette) |
9.95 | ||
Greek Salad (Romaine Hearts, Tomato, Red Onions, Kalamata Olives & Feta Cheese ) |
8.95 | ||
Mixed Green Salad (w/ Goat Cheese, Beets, Roasted Red Peppers, Fresh Vegetables & Glazed Walnuts w/ Balsamic Vinaigrette) |
9.95 | ||
Buffalo Chicken Salad (Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders Over Our Garden Salad w/ Blue Cheese Dressing ) |
9.95 | ||
Tomato & Onion Salad | 6.95 | ||
Arugula Salad (Baby Arugula w/ Shaved Parmigiana, Fresh Strawberries, Dried Cranberries,Glazed Walnuts & Fresh Vegetables in a Lemon Vinaigrette ) |
10.95 | ||
Antipasto (Salami, Ham, Cappicola, Provolone with Fresh Mozzarella,Sharp Provolone, Roasted Peppers over a bed of greens) |
Sm 6.95 | Large 10.95 | |
Mussels (Hot or Sweet) | 9.95 | ||
Fried Calamari | 9.95 | ||
Fried Calamari Balsamico | 10.95 | ||
Fried Buffalo Calamari | 10.95 | ||
Lemon Calamari Fried Calamari with Hot Cherry Peppers in a Lemon Garlic Sauce |
10.95 | ||
Mozzarella Sticks | 5.75 | ||
Clams Oreganata | 8.95 | ||
Buffalo Wings | 8.95 | ||
Chicken Tenders with Fries | 8.95 | ||
Stuffed Mushrooms | 9.95 | ||
Clams in Marinara | 9.95 | ||
Calamari Salad | 9.95 | ||
(Add Grilled Chicken 2.00 or Grilled Shirmp 4.00) |
Extras
Half |
Whole |
|
Roasted Peppers |
50¢ |
1.00 |
Sun Dried Tomato | 50¢ | 1.00 |
Fresh Mozzarella | 1.00 | 1.75 |
Cheese Slices | 50¢ | 1.00 |
Hot Peppers | 50¢ | 1.00 |
Wraps
Buffalo Chicken |
6.95 |
Caesar with Chicken |
6.95 |
Cheese Steak (Peppers & Onions) | 6.95 |
Grilled Chicken (Eggplant, Roasted Peppers, Fresh Mozzarella & Balsamic) |
6.95 |
Tuna fish | 6.95 |
Panini
Roma (Grilled Chicken, Fresh Mozzrella, Roasted Peppers, Balsamic Vinaigrette) |
6.95 |
Napoli (Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil, Olive Oil) |
6.95 |
Capri (Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, Basil, Olive Oil) |
6.95 |
Torino (Ham, Salami, Provolone, Cappicola, Lettuce, Tomato, Hot Peppers, Oil and Vinegar) |
6.95 |
Sicilian (Eggplant, Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers) |
6.95 |
Calzones & Strombolis
Calzone | Sm. 5.95 | Med. 7.75 |
Large 13.95 |
Chicken Parmigiana Stromboli |
6.95 |
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Sausage, Peppers & Onions Stromboli | 6.95 | ||
Pepperoni Stromboli | 6.95 | ||
Broccoli Stromboli | 6.95 | ||
Vegetable Stromboli | 6.95 | ||
Cheese Steak Peppers & Onions Stromboli | 6.95 | ||
Choose any topping from above & customize your own Calzone or Stromboli. |
Pizza
Small 14” • Large 16” | ||
Cheese |
10.45 |
11.45 |
White (Ricotta & Mozzarella) |
11.50 | 12.95 |
Vegetable (Eggplant, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions) |
15.95 | 17.95 |
Vinny’s Special (Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Meatball, Peppers, Onions) |
15.95 | 17.95 |
Buffalo Chicken (Crispy Chicken Cutlet with Buffalo Sauce) |
13.95 | 15.95 |
BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo) |
14.95 | 17.95 |
Salad (Tossed Salad with crumbled Feta Cheese) |
14.95 | 17.95 |
Sicilian (16 inch square , thick crust) |
14.95 | |
Margherita (Plum Tomato Sauce with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil) |
12.95 | 14.95 |
The Meat Lover (Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball & Bacon) |
14.95 | 16.95 |
Chicken Parmigiana Pizza (Plum Tomato Sauce) |
13.95 | 15.95 |
Vodka Pizza (Vodka Sauce) |
12.45 | 14.45 |
Baked Ziti Pizza | 16.95 | 18.95 |
Penne Vodka Pizza | 16.95 | 18.95 |
Grandma (16 inch square Thin Crust Sicilian, Plum Tomato Sauce, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Romano Cheese, Olive Oil) |
16.95 | |
Stuffed Meat Pizza (16 inch Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Ham, Ricotta & Mozzarella) |
19.95 | |
Stuffed Vegetable Pizza (16 inch Eggplant, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Olives, Ricotta & Mozzarella) |
19.95 | |
Cauliflower | 11.95(10″) | 13.95(12″) |
Pizza Toppings
$2.00 Each
Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball, Ham, Mushrooms, Bacon, Green Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Spinach, Hot Peppers, Anchovies, Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, Extra Cheese
$2.75 Each
Roasted Peppers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chicken, Fresh Mozzarella, Eggplant, Artichoke Hearts, Pineapple
Soup
(Ask For Our Daily Specials)
Pasta
Home Made Manicotti |
11.95 |
Home Made Lasagna |
11.95 |
Home Made Gnocchi Dominic (tossed with fresh mozzarella, basil in a plum tomato sauce) |
13.95 |
Spaghetti or Penne | 9.95 |
With Meatball or Sausage |
11.95 |
Ravioli | 11.95 |
Baked Ziti with Ricotta & Mozzarella | 11.95 |
Penne Vodka in a Creamy Pink Sauce | 11.95 |
With Chicken |
13.95 |
Cavatelli with Broccoli (Olive Oil, Garlic, Butter Sauce) |
11.95 |
Stuffed Shells with our Homemade Ricotta Filling (Braciole, Sausage & Meatball Over Rigatoni in Our Homemade Sauce) |
11.95 |
Nonna’s Sunday Dinner | 14.95 |
Pasta Primavera (Broccoli, Mushrooms, Artichokes, & Peas in pink sauce) |
12.95 |
Linguini with Red or White Clam Sauce |
13.95 |
Pasta with Oil & Garlic | 10.95 |
add Anchovies |
11.95 |
Tortellini Nicoletta (Prosciutto, Mushrooms & Peas in a Cream Sauce) |
12.95 |
Tortellini Alfredo (in Cream Cheese Sauce topped with Fresh Parsley) |
11.95 |
Fettuccini Alfredo (in Cream Cheese Sauce topped with Fresh Parsley) |
11.95 |
Pasta Bolognese (Meat Sauce) | 11.95 |
Penne Arrabbiata (Spicy Pink Sauce with Prosciutto, Onions & Mushrooms) |
12.95 |
Entrees
Chicken Parmigiana |
13.95 |
Chicken Marsala (Boneless Breast in Marsala Wine Sauce with Mushrooms) |
13.95 |
Chicken Francaise (Boneless Breast in a Lemon, Butter & Wine Sauce) |
13.95 |
Chicken Pizziaola (Boneless Breast in a White Wine, Marinara & Mushroom Sauce) |
13.95 |
Chicken Murphy (Potatoes, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Spicy Hot) |
14.95 |
Chicken Scarpariello (Sausage, Potatoes, Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms) |
14.95 |
Veal Parmigiana | 14.95 |
Eggplant Parmigiana | 12.95 |
Eggplant Rollatini Stuffed with Ricotta & Mozzarella | 13.95 |
Calamari Marinara or Fra Diavolo over Linguini | 13.95 |
Shrimp Parmigiana | 14.95 |
Shrimp & Mussels or Clams over Linguini | 14.95 |
Shrimp Scampi over Linguini in our special Garlic Sauce | 14.95 |
Shrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo over Linguini | 14.95 |
Mussels over Linguini (Hot or Sweet) | 13.95 |
Zuppa di Pesce (Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, Calamari over Linguini) |
17.95 |
Seared Salmon Over Sauteed Spinach in a Lemon Garlic Sauce | 17.95 |
Fillet of Flounder Francaise (White Wine, Lemon & Butter) |
15.95 |
Hot Sandwiches
Half 8” |
Whole 16” |
|
Chicken Parmigiana |
6.95 |
12.95 |
Eggplant Parmigiana | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Meatball | 6.50 | 11.95 |
Meatball Parmigiana | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Sausage & Peppers | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Sausage Parmigiana | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Cheese Steak (Peppers & Onions) | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Italian Style Cheese Steak with Peppers, Onions, Sauce & Mozzarella | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Veal Parmigiana | 7.25 | 13.95 |
Peppers & Eggs | 6.00 | 11.25 |
Potato and Eggs | 6.00 | 11.25 |
Submarine Sandwiches
Half 8” |
Whole 16” |
|
Italian Sub (Ham, Cappicola, Salami, Provolone) |
6.75 |
12.25 |
Ham, Salami & Provolone | 6.50 | 11.95 |
Turkey & Cheese | 6.25 | 11.50 |
Ham, Turkey & Cheese | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Chicken Cutlet | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella & Roasted Peppers | 6.95 | 12.95 |
Tuna | 6.50 | 11.95 |
Gluten-Free Selections
10″ Pizza |
10.95 |
12″ Pizza | 12.95 |
Penne Vodka | 12.95 |
Baked Ziti | 13.95 |
Chicken Parmagiana w/ Pasta | 15.95 |
Veal Parmagiana w/ Pasta | 17.95 |
Penne w/ Marianara or Tomato Sauce | 10.95 |
Penne Garlic & oil | 10.95 |
Penne w/ Clam Sauce (White or Red) |
15.95 |
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Over Penne | 16.95 |
Penne w/ Meatballs | 12.95 |
Side Orders
Garlic Bread |
5.00 |
With Mozzarella |
5.95 |
French Fries | 4.95 |
Meatballs | 5.95 |
Sausage | 5.95 |
Sauteed Broccoli | 6.95 |
Sauteed Spinach | 6.95 |
Garlic Knots | 4 for 2.00 |