Catering in Phillipsburg, NJ: Party Platters, Trays and Full-Service Events
Marianna’s Catering prepares Italian-American party food in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, for everything from an office lunch to a graduation party. The menu below covers drop-and-go catering: trays and platters prepared in our kitchen and delivered or picked up ready to serve. If you need servers, a buffet set-up or a complete wedding reception at another location, see our off-premise wedding and event catering packages instead.
How Tray Sizes Work
Most items come in two sizes. A small tray serves about 10–12 guests and a large tray serves about 20–25. These are estimates: appetites, the time of day and how many other dishes you serve all change how far a tray goes. Call 908-777-3500 for help sizing a precise order.
OFF-PREMISE CATERING MENU
Drop-and-Go Catering Trays and Party Platters Delivered to your Event.
Call 908-777-3500 for Full Off-Site Catering Services.
SMALL SERVES 10-12
LARGE SERVES 20-25
These are estimations. To get a more precise order please contact us at 908-777-3500
CATERING FINGER FOOD TRAYS
SMALL/LARGE
Pigs in a Blanket
Pizza Dough wrapped around sliced, All Beef Hot Dogs
Mozzarella Sticks or Fried Ravioli
Ritz Cracker Coated Chicken Fingers
with Our Special Recipe Honey-Mustard
Chicken Wings
with Bleu Cheese & Celery
Bruschetta
Ripe Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Onion & Fresh Basil with Garlic Toast Crostini
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
CATERING READY-TO-SERVE DISPLAYS
SMALL/LARGE
Fresh Vegetable Crudités
Cheese Display
Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Grapes & Crackers
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
Antipasto Platter
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Pepperoni, Genoa Salami, Aged Provolone, Fresh Mozzarella, Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes, Roasted Red Peppers, Olives
Tuscany Petite Finger Roll Display
Prosciutto, Sopressata, Genoa Salami wrapped in Flour Tortillas with Balsamic Reduction
Assorted Wrap Platter Display
Select three types of wraps to make a customized platter (Turkey, Italian, Ham, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Chicken Caesar, Buffalo Chicken)
Smoked Salmon Display
Side of Smoked Salmon Fillet with Diced Red Onion, Capers, Horseradish Sauce & Crostini
Flank Steak Flatbread
Flank Steak, Caramelized Onions, Herb Mayonnaise drizzle
Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread
Imported Prosciutto di Parma, Fig Preserves, Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano, Fresh Basil & Balsamic Reduction drizzle
Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
Chicken, Hot Sauce, Bleu Cheese, Mozzarella
CATERING DESSERT TRAYS
SMALL/LARGE
Homemade Triple Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownies
Petite Cannoli
Fresh Seasonal Fruit Display
The ORIGINAL Dessert Flatbread
(serves 20)
Chocolate Flatbread
with Sliced Strawberries
Peanut Butter & Pretzel Flatbread
Cannoli Flatbread
with Nutella, Cannoli Cream, Strawberries & Chocolate drizzle
CATERING SALADS
SMALL/LARGE
Tossed Salad
Romaine, Field Greens, Fresh Vegetables
Caesar Salad
Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons, Caesar Dressing
Baby Spinach Salad
Spinach, Mushrooms, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Hard-boiled Eggs, Bacon Crumbles and Honey Dijon Dressing
Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella
Sliced Ripe Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, Balsamic Reduction
Marianna’s Chopped Antipasto Salad
Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Ham, Pepperoni, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Olives, Aged Provolone, Romaine, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Add Chicken to any Salad
Chilled Bowtie Italian Pasta Salad With Italian Meats & Cheeses
Genoa Salami, Sopressata, Ham, Pepperoni, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Olives, Aged Provolone, Romaine with Bowtie Pasta in a Lite Italian Vinaigrette
Chilled Bowtie Italian Pasta Salad
Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Olives, Aged Provolone, Romaine with Bowtie Pasta in a Lite Italian Vinaigrette
Homemade Potato Salad
Traditional Mayo-Based Potato Salad with Seasoning and Hard-Boiled Egg
CATERING ENTREES
SMALL/LARGE
Chicken
Parmigiana, Francese, Piccata or Marsala
Veal
Parmigiana, Francese, Piccata or Marsala
Chicken Milano
Hand-pounded Cutlets topped with Roasted Red Peppers, Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella in Veal Reduction
Roasted Rosemary Chicken
with Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Flank Steak with Mushroom Demi-Glace
Roast Pork Tenderloin
with Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Pulled Pork
smoothered in a barbecue glaze
Maple Baked Ham
with Pineapple
Bowtie Chicken
Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Greek Olives, Basil, Broccoli, Farfalle Pasta, White Wine Sauce
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Eggplant, Squash, Zucchini, Portabella Mushrooms, Roasted Red Peppers & Red Onions
Sweet corn
with five seasonings and a hint of lime
CATERING SEAFOOD
SMALL/LARGE
Tilapia or Shrimp Francese
Egg-battered, sautéed with Lemon-White Wine Sauce
Grilled or Blackened Shrimp
with Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Bowtie Shrimp
Artichokes, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Greek Olives, Fresh Basil, Broccoli
Farfalle Pasta, White Wine Sauce
Linguini Scampi with Shrimp
Shrimp & Scallops
with Baby Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes in White Wine Sauce.
Served with Pasta
Salmon
Grilled or Blackened with Roasted Vegetable Couscous
Lobster Ravioli
with Our Signature Pink Vodka Sauce
Seafood Fra Diablo
Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Mussels in rich, Spicy Tomato-Basil broth. Served with Pasta
CATERING ITALIAN SPECIALTIES
SMALL/LARGE
Meatballs
with Slow-Simmered Marianna’s Marinara
Sausage & Peppers
with Marianna’s Marinara
Eggplant Rollatini
Mozzarella & Ricotta stuffed with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Penne or Linguine
with slow-simmered Marianna’s Marinara
Stuffed Shells or Ravioli
with Marianna’s Marinara
Penne ala Vodka
hearty Pasta with the classic, creamy Pink Sauce
Chicken & Sausage Penne
with Tomato-Fresh Basil Sauce
Cavatelli & Broccoli
Pasta Dumplings, Broccoli, White Wine Sauce
Penne Primavera
Seasonal Vegetables & Pasta in White or Pink Sauce
Cheese Lasagna Roll-Ups
Individual Rolled Lasagna with Three Cheeses
Meat Lasagna Roll-Ups
Italian-Seasoned Beef, Three Cheeses
Baked Ziti
Baked with creamy Ricotta, Mozzarella & Marinara
EXTRAS
SMALL/LARGE
Gluten-Free Pasta
Fresh-Baked Bread
Additional Sauce
Additional Dressing
Planning a Catering Order
A good catering order is balanced across the menu sections above rather than built from a single tray type. For a typical party, many hosts choose:
- One or two finger food trays such as pigs in a blanket, chicken fingers with honey-mustard or crab-stuffed mushrooms, for guests who arrive hungry.
- A ready-to-serve display like the antipasto platter, cheese display or fresh vegetable crudités, which can sit out while people mingle.
- A salad to lighten the table.
- One or two hot entrées or Italian specialties such as Chicken Parmigiana, baked ziti, penne a la vodka or meatballs with Marianna’s marinara, which do the heavy lifting for a meal.
- A dessert tray to finish.
For a lunch meeting, one entrée, one pasta, a salad and a wrap platter is usually enough. For an evening party where the food is the meal, plan on more hot trays and fewer snacks.
Catering for Every Kind of Occasion
Catering trays work well for:
- Graduation, birthday, christening and holiday parties at home
- Office lunches, corporate meetings and pharmaceutical rep lunches
- Game days, team parties and school functions
- Family gatherings after a funeral; for a seated meal in a private room, see our bereavement luncheon packages
Hosting at Marianna’s instead? Our banquet rooms and event packages include the room, linens and non-alcoholic beverages, and the party packages page lists what each one includes.
Drop-Off Catering vs. Full-Service Catering
Drop-and-go catering (this menu) is prepared, packed and handed over ready to serve. It is the simplest and most budget-friendly choice for casual parties and meetings where you will set out the food yourself.
Full-service catering adds staff, set-up and a structured menu with a cocktail hour and dinner service. It is designed for weddings and formal events at venues within a 60-mile radius of Phillipsburg. Some of the venues the team has worked with are listed on our venues page.
Catering FAQs
How many people does a catering tray feed?
A small tray serves about 10–12 people and a large tray about 20–25. Treat these as estimates and order a little more if the catering is the main meal.
What is the difference between the catering menu and off-premise catering?
The catering menu is drop-off food only. Off-premise catering is a full-service package with staff, designed for weddings and larger events at another venue.
Can I order catering for an office or medical practice?
Yes. Trays and wrap platters work well for office meetings, and the corporate and pharmaceutical rep catering page explains how to request a quote.
How far in advance should I order?
Give the kitchen as much notice as you can, especially for large orders, weekends and holidays. Call 908-777-3500 to confirm current pricing, availability and delivery options.
