Authentic Italian Cateringin New Jersey
Looking for restaurant catering in New Jersey or Pennsylvania?
Mercato has you covered.
From intimate dinners to corporate events, weddings to milestone celebrations — we bring authentic Italian food to your door.
Authentic Italian Catering for Every Occasion
Whatever event you're planning, Mercato brings the authentic Italian food experience straight to your door.
Intimate Gatherings
Family dinners, birthday celebrations, and small-group dinners delivered to your home or hosted with us.
Corporate Events
Office lunches, client meetings, and team celebrations — drop-off or full-service options available.
Weddings & Milestones
Anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and milestone events that deserve a thoughtful Italian table.
How It Works
Tell Us About Your Event
Give us a call or send a note. We'll learn about your guest count, venue, and the kind of meal you have in mind.
We Craft Your Menu
We design a menu around your event — seasonal, hand-prepared, and tailored to your preferences and dietary needs.
We Make It Happen
From prep to plating, we handle the details. You focus on your guests; we'll make sure everyone eats well.
Browse Our Trays
First price is a half tray, second is a full tray
GF marks dishes that are naturally gluten-free. ★ marks dishes that can be prepared gluten-free upon request.
Pastas
Pasta★
Penne, Bowtie, Rigatoni, or Fusilli. Choice of Sauce: Vodka or Marinara
Penne Bolognese★
Ricotta spiked Beef-Pork-Veal Ragu tossed with Penne Pasta and Meatballs
Penne Primavera★
Penne Pasta tossed with sautéed Vegetables, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic
Cavatelli & Broccoli
Ricotta Cavatelli with Broccoli Florets, fresh Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic
Lasagna
Layered sheets of pasta with Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmigiana. Choice of Meat or Spinach and Mushroom
Stuffed Shells
Jumbo Shells stuffed with Ricotta, Mozzarella and Romano Cheese, baked in a Marinara Sauce
Manicotti
Crepe style pasta rolled with Ricotta, Mozzarella and Romano Cheese, baked in a Marinara Sauce
RisottoGF
Choice of: Creamy Sweet Pea, Spinach and Mushroom, or Vegetable
Meat & Seafood
Chicken Tradizionale★
Scaloppine of Chicken prepared your favorite way: Parmigiana, Piccata, Marsala, Francaise, Puttanesca or Limone
Veal Tradizionale★
Scaloppine of Veal prepared your favorite way: Parmigiana, Piccata, Marsala, Francaise, Puttanesca or Limone
Filet Mignon★
Grilled and prepared your favorite way: Au Poivre or Marsala Demi-Glace with Wild Mushrooms
Flounder Francaise★
Fillet of Flounder lightly egg battered in a Lemon Butter Sauce
Jumbo Shrimp★
Prepared: Francaise, Parmigiana, Scampi, Oreganata, or Coconut
Calamari★
Prepared: Livornese, Fra' Diavolo, Marinara, Bianco, or Fried
Italian Classics
Eggplant Rollatine
Breaded Eggplant rolled with Romano spiked Ricotta Cheese, Marinara
Meatballs
Italian Meatballs served in a Classic Pomodoro Sauce
Sausage, Peppers & OnionsGF
Sweet Italian Sausages tossed with sautéed Peppers and Onions with a touch of Pomodoro
Risotto PescatoreGF
Sautéed Littleneck Clams, Jumbo Shrimp and Calamari simmered in a Seafood Tomato Broth with Arborio Risotto
Throughout Central New Jersey
We cater throughout Kingston, Princeton, Hopewell, Lawrenceville, and the surrounding communities. For larger events or longer distances, give us a call — we'll find a way to make it work.
BYOB welcome · Gluten-free options available
Plan Your Event
Send us an inquiry — or pick up the phone, we'd love to chat.