Let Us Elevate Your Event

Let Us Elevate Your Event

If you’re planning a special occasion, party or business meeting, Porta Via’s Catering and Event Planning professionals can arrange everything to make your event memorable and enjoyable. We specialize in corporate and office events, medical sales luncheons, private parties, showers and weddings, holiday and birthday parties, charity events and memorial services. We’ll help you customize a menu from any of our delicious food selections, and we’ll plan and coordinate all the important details–everything from rentals and lighting to floral design.

Our catering is available for pick-up, or we can deliver to your home, office or event location. Private catered events can also be arranged.

Have your next special event at Porta Via Italian Foods. Private parties are available all evenings of the week.

To inquire about your catering needs, please call us directly (626) 793-9000 or e-mail us at Catering@PortaViaFoods.com.

Catering Menu

Appetizers (minimum order one dozen of each)


MINI ARANCINI $3.25
each
Fried Saffron Risotto Balls Stuffed with Fontina Cheese

EGGPLANT INVOLTINI $3.25 each
Grilled Eggplant Stuffed with Herbed Ricotta Cheese

SMOKED MOZZARELLA PUFF $3.25 each
Mozzarella Melted onto Puff Pastry with a Roasted Tomato and Basil

CAPRESE SKEWER $3.25 each
Cherry Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil

BEEF TENDERLOIN on CROSTINI $4.95 each
Tenderloin with Baby Arugula, Shaved Parmesan and Horseradish Sauce

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD on ENDIVE $2.95 each
Chicken Breast with Apples, Celery in a Curry & Honey Mayonnaise

FILET SKEWER $4.95 each
Marinated Beef Tenderloin with Vegetables

CHICKEN SKEWER $4.25 each
Marinated Chicken Breast with Vegetables

GRILLED SINGLE SHRIMP SKEWER $3.25 each
Marinated in White Wine, Lemon & Garlic

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED MELON $4.25 each

PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED ASPARAGUS $4.25 each

PANCETTA WRAPPED SHRIMP $4.25 each

TRUFFLED RISOTTO CAKE $4.25 each

ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFED MUSHROOM CAPS $4.25 per person

MINI CRAB CAKES W/ REMOULADE SAUCE $4.95 each

MINI MEATBALL (BEEF OR TURKEY) IN MARSALA or Marinara SAUCE $3.25 each

SPANAKOPITA PUFF PASTRY $3.25 each
Puff pastry with spinach & Feta Cheese

ANTIPASTI SKEWERS $3.95 each
Salami, Cheese, Olive, Artichoke Heart, & Roasted Pepper

BEFF EMPANADAS with HOUSE MADE TOMATILLO SAUCE $4.25 each

Antipasti Platters

Assorted Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Peppers, Cherry Peppers stuffed with
Prosciutto and Provolone, Caprese Skewers, Dry Salami
and Pepperoncini.
Serves 10-14 $70.00
Serves 18-24 $85.00
Serves 28-36 $100.00

DIP TRIO
Tuscan White Bean with Rosemary, Bruschetta and Caponata.
Served with Garlic Crostini.
Serves 10-14 $70.00
Serves 18-24 $85.00
Serves 28-36 $100.00

Cheese Platters

INTERNATIONAL CHEESE PLATTER
A Selection of Fine Cheeses from Italy and Around the World.
Served with an Assortment of Crackers.

Serves 10-14 $75.00 (Add Olives $4.50)
Serves 18-24 $95.00 (Add Olives $7.95)
Serves 28-36 $110.00 (Add Olives $14.95)

GOURMET CHEESE PLATTER
An Enhanced Selection of Fine Cheeses from Italy and Around the World.
Served with Assorted Nuts, Fresh and Dried Fruits with an Assortment of Crackers

Serves 10-14 $100.00 (Add Olives $4.50)
Serves 18-24 $115.00 (Add Olives $7.95)
Serves 28-36 $130.00 (Add Olives $14.95)

Salumi & Cheese Platters


TRADITIONAL
A Selection of Hand Crafted Salami along with Fine Cheeses from Italy
and Around the World. Served with Garlic Crostini.

Serves 10-14 $80.00 (Add Olives $4.50)
Serves 18-24 $100.00 (Add Olives $7.95)
Serves 28-36 $125.00 (Add Olives $14.95)

ARTISINAL SALUMI & CHEESE
An Assortment of Artisinal Salami and Prosciutto along with an Enhanced Selection
of Fine Cheeses from Italy and Around the World. Served with Garlic Crostini.
Serves 10-14 $100.00 (Add Olives $4.50)
Serves 18-24 $125.00 (Add Olives $7.95)
Serves 28-36 $149.00 (Add Olives $14.95)

Seasonal Soups ( $14.95 per quart – 3 quart minimum per soup )

VEGAN TUSCAN TOMATO with BASIL
ITALIAN MINESTRONE with VEGETABLES
VEGAN VEGETABLE with PESTO
BEEF BARLEY
BUTTERNUT SQUASH with SAGE
SPLIT PEA with HAM
CHILLED GAZPACHO
ITALIAN SAUSAGE with VEGETABLES, LENTILS & FRESH FENNEL
PASTA FAGIOLI
LENTIL with KALE and VEGETABLE
Custom Order Soups Are Available. Please Inquire with the Chef. Market Price

SALADS (minimum 8 people)


MIXED GREENS SALAD with TOMATOES, CARROTS, RED ONION and BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE $4.50 per person (side)

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD $4.50 per person (side)

CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD $5.50 per person (side)

MIXED GREENS WITH APPLES, GOAT CHEESE, CANDIED PECANS, DREID CRANBERRIES with HONEY VINAIGRETTE $5.95 per person (side salad)

ROASTED BEET SALAD with ARUGULA, MASCERATED RAISINS, PINE NUTS and SHERRY VINAIGRETTE $5.50 per person (side) with Goat Cheese additional $1.00 per person

PORTA VIA ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD $5.95 per person (side) Italian Meats and Cheeses, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Ceci Beans & Pepperoncini in Porta Via Italian Dressing.

FENNEL SPIKED POTATO SALAD $4.95 per person (side) White Balasamic Vinegar, Fennel Pollen and Mayonnaise mixed with Red Potatoes, Celery and Red Onion

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD $4.25 per person (side) Medley of Colored Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion and Feta Cheese in Red Wine Vinaigrette

MACARONI SALAD $4.95 per person (side) Marjoram, Sweet Pickle Relish and Mayonnaise Mixed with Egg, Celery and Red Onion

CECI BEAN with ORGANIC TOMATOES $4.95 per person (side) Ceci Beans with Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onion and Parsley in Red Wine Vinaigrette

FRESH SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD $6.50 per person (side) Selection of Berries, Melons and Pineapple

CAPRESE SALAD $6.95 per person (side) Sweet Red Grape Tomatoes, Bocconcini (fresh Mozzarella), Basil Tossed with EVO

FARRO SALAD $4.95 per person (side) Farro, Dried Cranberries, Sliced Almonds and an Orange Dressing

ORECCHIETTE with BROCCOLI RABE PESTO $5.50 per person (side)

PASTA (1/2 pan serves 9-12/full pan serves 18-24)

BAKED ZITI 1/2 Pan: $70.00 Full Pan: $130.00
Baked Pasta Blended with a Variety of Cheeses and our Signature Marinara Sauce

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE 1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $145.00
Traditional Lasagna Layered with our Signature Beef Bolognese and Béchamel Sauces

ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA 1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $145.00
Sauteed Sausage with Herbed Ricotta, Arrabbiata Sauce and Provolone Cheese

GRILLED VEGETABLE LASAGNA 1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $140.00
Grilled Vegetables Nestled Between Layers of Fresh Pasta Sheets and Herbed Ricotta

PESTO CHEESE LASAGNA 1/2 Pan: $70.00 Full Pan: $135.00
Fresh Pasta Sheets with Pesto Infused Ricotta and Provolone

FARFALLE with BLACK TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE
1/2 pan: $80.00 full pan: $150.00
Farfalle Pasta Tossed with Cream Sauce, Perfumed with Umbrian Black Truffles. An Epicurean Delight!

RIGATONI W/ MEAT SAUCE 1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $145.00
Rigatoni Pasta w/ House-made Meat Sauce

PENNE ARRABBIATA 1/2 Pan: $65.00 Full Pan: $120.00
Penne Pasta in our Spicy Marinara Sauce

CLASSIC ITALIAN SPAGHETTI and MEATBALLS
1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $145.00
Spaghetti Tossed with our Signature Marinara Sauce and House-Made Beef or Turkey Meatballs

ORECCHIETTE with BROCCOLI RABE PESTO & PECORINO CHEESE
1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $145.00 Orecchiette “little ears,” Broccoli Rabe, Lemon Zest, Pecorino and Olive Oil

SPAGHETTI with SAUTEED GARLIC, TOMATOES and OLIVE OIL
1/2 Pan: $65.00 Full Pan: $120.00
Spaghetti Tossed with Sautéed Garlic and Diced Tomatoes

PASTA PRIMAVERA 1/2 Pan: $70.00 Full Pan: $135.00
Farfalle Pasta Tossed in a Light Lemon Cream Sauce with Sautéed Vegetables

WHOLE WHEAT PENNE with ASPARAGUS
1/2 Pan: $75.00 Full Pan: $140.00
Whole Wheat Penne Tossed with Fresh Lemon Zest, Garlic and Sautéed Asparagus.

MANICOTTI $14.95 per person/2 pieces per order
Pasta Sheet Rolled & Stuffed with Fresh Ricotta, Parmesan, and Chopped Herbs}

Requests for alternate pasta cuts are welcomed

Entrees ( minimum 8 people )

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA $14.95 per person

ROASTED PORK LOIN $15.95 per person
Garlic and Fennel or Chestnut with Cranberries.

ARTICHOKE & LEMON STUFFED LEG of LAMB $15.95 per person

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA $15.95 per person

GRILLED HERB MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST $14.95 per person

CHICKEN MARSALA BREAST $15.95 per person

CHICKEN PICCATA BREAST $15.95 per person

SHRIMP SCAMPI on LINGUINE $20.95 per person

GRILLED SALMON with MIXED GREEN $16.95 per person

MUSTARD SEED CRUSTED SALMON with GREENS $16.95 per person

DRY RUB ROASTED TRI TIP(8 oz) $16.95 per person

ITALIAN BEEF with GARLIC HERB SAUCE on a BED OF ARUGULA

LIGHTLY DRESSED with LEMON EVO and SHAVED PECORINO

Prepared with your choice of:
Beef Tenderloin (4 oz.) $20.95 per person
Tri-Tip (8 oz.) $17.95 per person

Vegetable Side Dishes (minimum 8 people, $5.95 per person )

SWISS CHARD BRAISED with OLIVE OIL and GARLIC

ROASTED ROSEMARY POTATOES

CARAMELIZED CAULIFLOWER with MACERATED RAISINS

ROASTED CARROTS with ROSEMARY and CURRY

GRILLED MARINATED VEGETABLES

BRUSSEL SPROUTS with PANCETTA

ASPARAGUS with ORANGE SAUCE & PINE NUTS

Dessert Platters (minimum 8 people)

ASSORTED COOKIES $3.50 per person
Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Cranberry, Snicker Doodle

ASSORTED DESSERTS $3.95 per person
Assorted Cookies, Brownies, Lemon Bars, S’Mores Bars and Ricotta Pound Cake

ASSORTED ITALIAN COOKIES $3.00 per person
Pistachio, Pine Nut, Raspberry Farfalla and Half Moon Sprinkles

ASSORTED MINI COOKIES $2.50 per person
Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Cranberry, Snicker Doodle

ASSORTED MINI DESSERTS $3.50 per person
Assorted Cookies, Brownies, Lemon Bars, S’Mores Bars and Ricotta Pound Cake

ASSORTED FRUIT PLATTER
A Variety of Berries, Seedless Watermelon, Honeydew Melon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple and Grapes
Serves 10-14 $100.00
Serves 18-24 $120.00
Serves 28-36 $140.00

Beverages

San Benedetto Still Water $2.25–500ml $4.00–1.5L

SAN PELLIGRINO SPARKLING WATER $3.50 –500ml $5.00–1L

SAN PELLIGRINO SPARKLING SODA $2.95 – 12 oz can
Lemon, Blood Orange, Orange, Grapefruit

SODA $2.25–12 oz can
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer

Please ask about our selection of imported & domestic beers and fine wines available for take out

PICNIC BOX (48 Hours Notice Needed)

ENTREES

GRILLED SHRIMP and VEGETABLE SKEWERS $33
 (complete dinner per person)
Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables on a Bed of Arugula
Served with Lemon Vinaigrette

ITALIAN BEEF TENDERLOIN $42 (complete dinner per person)
Beef Tenderloin w/ Garlic Herb Sauce on a bed of Arugula & Shaved Pecorino

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH PESTO & CHICKEN $30 (complete dinner per person)
Grilled Chicken Breast on a Bed of Farfalle Pasta

GRILLED SALMON $35 (complete dinner per person)
Perfectly Grilled Salmon Served on Bed of Organic Mixed Greens with Roasted Onion Vinaigrette

GRILLED CHICKEN KABOBS $29 (complete dinner per person
Marinated, Grilled Chicken with Fresh Vegetables

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD $29 (complete dinner per person
Chicken Breast with Apples & Celery in a Curry & Honey Mayonnaise
Over Hearts of Romaine

ENTREE SANDWICHES

ARTISAN SALAMI $27
 (complete meal)
Fra’Mani salami, tapenade, sun-dried tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, & a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
Grilled Shrimp and Vegetables on a Bed of Arugula
Served with Lemon Vinaigrette

PROSCIUTTO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL $27 (complete meal)
Prosciutto di Parma, Fresh Mozzarella, Tom. Basil, EVO & Pepper

SNAKE RIVER FARMS ROAST BEEF $27 (complete meal)
Roast Beef, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Provolone & Pesto Aioli

BLT $26  (complete meal)
Crispy Pancetta, Arugula, and Tomatoes with Pesto Aioli Pepperoncini, & Red Wine Vinaigrette

ROASTED TURKEY
$26
 (complete meal)
Fresh Roasted Turkey, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Red onion, Swiss cheese &

ITALIAN TUNA SALAD
$26
 (complete meal)
Flaked Tuna, Capers, Red Onion, Parsley, Red Wine Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Mixed Greens, & Tomatoes

LEMON CAPER CHICKEN SALAD $26 (complete meal)
Poached Chicken, Lemon Juice, Capers, Mayonnaise, Mixed Greens, Tomatoes & Smear of Aioli

PORTA VIA ITALIAN SUB $26 (complete meal)
Assorted cured meats, Provolone, Shredded Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, & Red Wine Vinaigrette

CAPRESE $26 (complete meal)
Sliced Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil,
& Splash of Extra Virgin Olive oil

SALAD OPTIONS (Select One for Entire Box)

KALE SALAD

Rainbow Kale Lightly Dressed in a Dijon Vinaigrette with Apples and Walnuts

CAESAR SALAD
Traditional Caesar with Garlic Butter Croutons and Parmesan

HOLIDAY SALAD
Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese, Apples & Diced Cranberries w/ Honey Vinaigrette

SIDE OPTIONS (Select One for Entire Box)

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PINE NUTS LEMON

Roasted Broccoli Drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Tossed in Lemon Zest and Pine Nuts

FARRO WITH ARUGULA Farro, Dried Cranberries, and Almonds in an Orange Vinaigrette

ORECCHIETTE with BROCCOLI RABE PESTO Orecchiette Pasta Tossed Together with Broccoli Rabe Pesto

DESSERT OPTIONS (Select One for Entire Box)

HOUSEMADE DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
ASSORTED COOKIES

(double chocolate, chocolate chip, oatmeal cranberry, snickerdoodle)

S’MORE BARS
CHOCOLATE or RED VELVET CUPCAKE

ANTIPASTI(4 People)

HOUSE MIXED OLIVES
$7.95 half pint

CAPRESE SKEWER
8 skewers- $23

ANTIPASTI SKEWER
8 skewers- $28

ROSEMARY SPICED NUTS
$8.95 pint

TAPENADE- BRUSCHETTA- WHITE BEAN PUREE
(choice of one) includes crostini
$7.95 ½ PT $13.00 PINT

CHEESE AND SALUMI(4 People)

GOURMET INTERNATIONAL CHEESE PLATTER $33
A Selection of Fine Cheeses From Italy And Around The World, with Assorted Nuts And Dried Fruits

ARTISANAL SALUMI $36
A Selection of Hand-Crafted Salumi and cheese.

BEVERAGES (4 People)

LAURETANA STILL WATER
750 ML $4.00

SAN PELLIGRINO SPARKLING WATER
500ml $3.00 1L $4.00

SODA $2.00
12 ounce can
(Coke, Diet Coke, sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer)L