Celebrate the Season, Italian Style: Holiday Catering From Mercato

In Italy, the Christmas holidays are a month-long event that starts on December 8th. This is a time for family, friends, and, of course, food – and in Italy, food plays a central role in every celebration. At Mercato, we’re here to help you bring the flavours and traditions of Italy to your holiday gatherings with our authentic catering offerings. Whether you’re hosting a small family dinner or a large festive feast, our carefully curated platters will take your celebration to the next level. Begin your meal with our traditional antipasto platters, featuring a mouthwatering selection of Italian salami, soppressata, cheeses, marinated olives, and crunchy crostinis. In many Italian homes, the antipasto is a leisurely prelude to the big meal, often accompanied by prosecco or a light Italian wine, toasting to the start of the holiday festivities.

As the meal continues, Italy’s rich holiday traditions unfold. The Pranzo di Natale is a multi-course affair that stretches well into the afternoon, filled with homemade dishes that have been passed down through generations. Our meat and cheese platters offer a perfect balance of flavours, featuring rich Italian cold cuts like prosciutto and mortadella, paired with fine cheeses such as Belvitiano, Provolone and Mozzarella. These platters are perfect for recreating the pranzo experience, where the table is filled with an array of dishes that are shared and savoured. In many Italian families, meals are enjoyed slowly, with plenty of time for conversation, laughter and celebrating the joys of the season. No Italian holiday meal is complete without a dolce(sweet), and we offer mouth watering dessert platters with traditional European treats that will sure to please your guests.

If you’re looking for a savoury yet simple holiday treat, our panini platters offer a variety of sandwiches filled with Italian favourites such as capicollo, salami, mortadella and provolone cheese, all served on freshly baked bread. Whether it’s a big family gathering, a work event or a casual celebration, our panini platters are perfect for adding a hearty, flavourful touch to your holiday spread.

From the first bite of antipasto to the last piece of dessert, our catering menu is designed to bring the best of Italian holiday traditions to your table. Browse our catering menu online and pick out your favourites! Don’t see what you’re looking for? We do custom catering to make sure you get everything you need to make your event a hit! This year, skip the stress and let Mercato take care of your catering needs this holiday season.