Catering Menus

Our goal at Sorrentino’s Catering is to help make your event magnificent or - as we say in Italian - “Magnifico”! We take pride in providing food professionally prepared in our kitchen, using only the freshest ingredients in every dish that we create. Our dishes are not only delectable but eye pleasing as well; we believe that catering must be beautiful from the inside out.

Our menus are just an outline of suggestions for dishes available. We would like to work with you one on one & create the menu that is perfectly suited to your guests, event & venue. Sorrentino’s has Gold Medal Chefs who are able to provide any standard of event you may require.

Menus based on current market price & availability. Ppreferred order 20 guests. GST and 15% gratuity in addition.

Pasta Menus

Sorrentino’s Signature Pasta

Mamma’s Lasagna
Layers of handmade pasta, Sorrentino’s rich home made meat sauce, béchamel sauce & mozzarella
Vegetarian also available

Cannelloni Sorrentino
Pasta filled with veal & cheese in our tasty homemade tomato sauce

Incredible Stuffed Pasta

Lobster & Lemon Ravioli
with light lobster broth, rich & beautiful

Four Cheese Tortellini
(vegetarian option) tossed with rose sauce & garnished with Parmesan cheese

Wild Mushroom, Herb, & Roasted Garlic Ravioli
(vegetarian option) Finished with a tangy white wine, oregano, lemon beurre blanc

Borsette
(vegetarian option)
Small pouches of pasta filled with spinach and feta cheese. Placed on a bed of rich pomodoro sauce and crested with shaved parmesan and fresh basil.

Lunch Menus

Executive Luncheon

Choice of Salad:

Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce, fresh Parmigiano, croutons & our own special Cesare dressing

Insalata Mista
Baby greens tossed with a light lemon oregano vinaigrette

Vegetable Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, sweet red onion and cubes of feta cheese tossed in a light grape seed oil vinaigrette.

Choice of Pasta: see the pasta menus for more choices.

Mamma’s Lasagna
Layers of handmade pasta, Sorrentino’s rich homemade meat sauce, béchamel sauce & mozzarella

Penne & Italian Sausage Arrabbiate
Penne tossed with Sorrentino’s homemade tomato sauce & mildly spicy Italian sausage

Fusilli Primavera
Fusilli with assorted seasonal baby vegetables, fresh garlic & crumbled feta cheese

Choice of Entrée:

Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded tender chicken breast, prosciutto cotto, rich homemade tomato sauce & mozzarella
OR
Pollo Alla Griglia
Grilled breast of chicken seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice & herbs

Fresh Italian Bread & Butter
Whipped butter infused with roasted garlic & herbs.

Dessert Squares
Chocolate, mixed berry, carrot cake, cheesecake & lemon dessert squares.

Corporate Boardroom Luncheon

Soup or Salad:

Chef ’s Soup of the Day
Prepared from the finest seasonal baby vegetables, herbs and seasonings
or
Insalata Mista
Fresh baby greens tossed with a light lemon oregano dressing

Sandwiches & Wraps:
Traditional Italian cheeses & cold cuts, vegetarian, tuna salad, grilled chicken, salmon or Alberta AAA roast beef prepared fresh with lettuce, tomato, spreads and seasonings on Ciabatta, Italian loaf or croissant.

Fresh Vegetables & Aïoli Dip
Crisp fresh veggies delightfully presented with an aïoli dip prepared from herbs or roasted peppers

Sorrentino’s Dessert Squares
Your choice of a variety of traditional chocolate, mixed berry, lemon, carrot cake or cheese cake dessert squares

Pasta Luncheon

Salad:

Insalata Mista
Fresh baby greens tossed with a lemon oregano dressing

Choice of Pasta:
more choices available on Pasta Menu

Mamma’s Lasagna
Layers of handmade pasta, Sorrentino’s rich homemade meat sauce, béchamel sauce & mozzarella

Penne & Italian Sausage Arrabbiate
Penne tossed with Sorrentino’s homemade tomato sauce &mildly spicy Italian sausage

Fusilli Primavera
Fusilli with assorted seasonal baby vegetables fresh garlic & crumbled feta cheese

Fresh Italian Bread
Roasted garlic herb butter

Sorrentino’s Dessert Squares
Your choice of a variety of traditional chocolate, mixed berry, lemon, carrot cake or cheese cake dessert squares

Dinner Menus

Sorrentino’s Gourmet Dinner

Fresh Italian Bread
Roasted garlic herb butter

Appetizers:

Marinated Chicken Brochette
in a tangy peanut glaze

Rustic Tomato Bruschetta

Salad:

Insalata Mista
Crisp tossed greens with a light lemon oregano vinaigrette

Choice of Entrée:
served with chef ’s pasta feature perfect blend of pasta, herbs, & spices
or
Seasonal Mixed Baby Vegetables -always sweet & in season – lightly blanched then tossed in virgin olive oil, herbs & seasonings

with Chef ’s Feature Potato your choice of roasted, garlic mashed or scalloped

10 oz. New York Steak*
with black peppercorn whiskey jus

Seared Veal Scaloppine
finished with an Italian Marsala sauce

Chicken Breast
embraced with a wild mushroom, lemon, Chardonnay reduction

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
paired with a ten year balsamic reduction

Dessert:

Tiramisù alla Sorrentino
Sorrentino’s own delightful rendition of rum & espresso infused tiramisù

A La Carte Dinner Choices

Choice of Soup:
Minestrone
Rich, hearty broth with fresh vegetables $5.50
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day, a fresh, in season, daily choice (market price)

Choice of Salad:
Insalata Mista
Crisp tossed greens with a lemon oregano vinaigrette

Sorrentino Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella & a red wine vinaigrette

Insalata Cesare
Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano, croutons & our special dressing

Insalata Rossa
Vine ripened tomatoes, red onions with vinaigrette

Insalata Bocconcino
Roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, oregano, virgin olive oil & olives

Choice of Entrée:
(served with pasta in tomato sauce or chef’s potatoes & seasonal vegetables)

Pollo Alla Griglia
Grilled breast of chicken embraced with olive oil, lemon juice & herbs

Vitello Piccata
Thin scaloppine of tender veal, paired with a lemon, white wine & butter sauce

Salmone
Pan seared wild Atlantic salmon finished with a dill cream sauce

New York Steak
Grilled to perfection a 10 oz. Alberta AAA steak served with mâitre d’hôtel butter & Burgundy wine

Beef Tenderloin*
6 oz of flavorful Alberta AAA beef presented with pepper, wild mushrooms, brandy & cream
*suitable for certain situations only

Choice of Dessert:

Field Berry Mousse
A deliciously light & creamy mousse laced with flavors of raspberry, strawberry & blueberry

Tiramisù alla Sorrentino
In the tradition of Italy, Sorrentino’s own delectable rendition of rum & espresso infused tiramisù

Crème Brûlée
Light baked custard topped with a caramelized sugar crust

5th Avenue Cheesecake
velvety smooth New York style baked cheesecake - subtle vanilla flavor paired with a seasonal fruit coulis

Traditional Dinner

Fresh Italian Bread
Roasted garlic herb butter

Soup or Salad:

Chef ’s Soup of the Day
Prepared from the finest seasonal baby vegetables, herbs and seasonings
or
Insalata Mista
Fresh baby greens tossed with a light lemon oregano dressing

Choice of Entrée:
served with chef ’s pasta feature perfect blend of pasta, herbs, & spices
or
Seasonal Mixed Baby Vegetables -always sweet & in season –
lightly blanched then tossed in virgin olive oil, herbs & seasonings

with Chef ’s Feature Potato, your choice of roasted, garlic mashed or scalloped

Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon
Embraced in a Dill Cream sauce

Grilled Breast of Chicken
embraced with lemon juice & herbed olive oil

6 oz. New York Steak*
with garlic butter & Italian Chianti reduction

Fusilli Alfredo
tossed in a mushroom cream sauce with Parmigiano
*suitable for certain situations only

Dessert:
Black Forest Cream Torte
three layers of chocolate sponge cake filled with fresh vanilla cream & sour cherry jus

Pasta Dinner

Fresh Italian Bread
Roasted garlic herb butter

Soup or Salad:

Chef ’s Soup of the Day
Prepared from the finest seasonal baby vegetables, herbs and seasonings
or
Insalata Mista
Fresh baby greens tossed with a light lemon oregano dressing

Choice of Pasta:

Penne Mediterranie
with chicken, feta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms & garlic

Fusilli Pescatore
with assorted seafood in a spicy tomato sauce

Dessert:
5th Avenue Cheesecake
velvety smooth baked New York style cheesecake with a subtle vanilla flavor served with a seasonal fruit coulis

Sample Buffet Menu

Fresh Italian Bread & Butter

Salad:

Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce, fresh Parmigiano, croutons & our own special Cesare dressing

Sorrentino Salad
Tender mixed greens, plump tomatoes, olives & mozzarella tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette

Insalata Bocconcino
Ripe roma tomatoes, new mozzarella, fresh oregano, virgin olive oil & olives

Chef ’s Feature Pasta Salad
Tasty mix of short pasta, sweet seasonal vegetables, with either tender chicken or succulent seafood

Appetizers:

Assortment of Cheeses
Bocconcini, Parmigiano, Provolone, Cheddar & more

Assortment of Italian Cold Meats
Mortadella, Capicollo, Prosciutto & more

Chilled Shrimp & Mussel Platter
Garnished with our tangy cocktail sauce & fresh lemon

Pasta:

Chef ’s Feature Pasta
Perfect blend of pasta, herbs, spices, & seasonal vegetables with either tender marinated chicken or lightly sautéed seafood

Vegetables:

Chef ’s Seasonal Mixed Baby Vegetables
Always sweet & in season - lightly blanched then tossed with virgin olive oil, herbs & seasonings

Chef ’s Feature Potato
Your choice of roasted, garlic mashed or scalloped

Entrée:

Pollo Alla Griglia
Grilled breast of chicken with olive oil, lemon juice & herbs

Salmone
Pan seared Atlantic salmon, balsamic syrup, capers & olive oil

Carved Roasted AAA Alberta Top Sirloin
Lean and flavorful Alberta’s best beef slow roasted to perfection

Dessert:

Chef ’s Feature Dessert Assortment
Mix and match choices including 5th Avenue Cheesecake; rich, moist chiffon layer cakes in chocolate, vanilla, or lemon; Swiss chocolate, vanilla bean, or fruit laced mousse; or choose any variety of dessert squares.

Authentic Italian Tiramisu alla Sorrentinos also available

Sample menu only. Please ask about pricing for custom buffets.

Hors D’Oeuvres & Platter Selection

Heated Choices

- Alberta Beef Satay with Southeast Asian Sauce
- Chicken Brochettes with Peanut Sauce
- Spanakopita, Spinach & Ricotta Cheese En Croûte Triangles
- Garlic Jumbo Shrimp
- Crispy Shrimp Imperial Rolls
- Italian Sausage En Croûte
- Gorgonzola Mini Quiches
- Italian Meatballs with Rustic Tomato Sauce
- Italian Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
- Caramelized apple on a crisp Crostini garnished with Gouda
- Vegetable Samosas with a ginger red pepper dipping sauce

Cold Choices

- Marinated Goat Cheese in Hazelnut Oil, served with assorted crackers
- Cured Smoked Salmon with Mascarpone Cheese on Crostini
- Rustic Tomato Bruschetta
- Chilled Prawns with our tangy Homemade Cocktail Sauce
- Chilled shrimp cake topped with crème fresh and dill
- Chicken Wraps- chicken tenders wrapped in rice paper with cayenne paprika mayonnaise
- Marinated Goat Cheese piped on a multigrain cracker topped with pickle
- Delicate Smoked Salmon Mousse on a cucumber slice.

Platters

- Italian Antipasto Platter includes Mortadella, capicollo, prosciutto, bocconcini, Parmigiano, artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper & zucchini
- Fresh Sandwich & Wrap Assortment
- Cheese & Cracker Assortment
- Fresh Fruit and Yogurt Dip
- Fresh Vegetable & Dip Assortment
- Dessert Square Assortment

Recommended Quantities of Hors D’Oeuvres:
Before a Meal – 6-8 per person or Reception – 8-14 per person

Sandwiches

Panini

Served on fresh focaccia

Panino del Giorno
Our chef’s fresh creation

Panino Italiano (mild or picante)
Prosciutto cotto, salame, mortadella, fontina, and vegetable spread on a large baguette

Panino Sorrentino
Lean roasted Alberta beef, onions, baby greens and Gorgonzola, spread on ciabatta

Panino Mediteranneo
Smoked salmon, Devonshire cream cheese on ciabatta

Panino Prosciutto
Prosciutto and bocconcino on Ciabatta

Grilled Panini

Served on fresh focaccia

Panino Napoli
Grilled vegetables, bocconcini, sun-dried tomato spread

Panino Veneto
Roasted turkey breast, brie cheese, dijon and cranberry mayo

Panino Genovese
Grilled chicken breast, tomato, pesto mayo

Panino Calabrese
Grilled Italian sausage, roasted onions, tomato sauce spread

Fritatta Wrap
Our breakfast panino! Italian sausage and cheddar omelette

Grilled Crispella Nutella
Warm chocolate hazelnut spread on dessert bread

Salad, Soup & Treats

Inzalate e Zuppe

Insalata Cesare
Romaine and Parmigiano tossed in our Caesar dressing

Insalata Sorrentino
Crisp mixed greens, tomatoes, olives, and mozzarella in our red wine vinaigrette

Zuppa del Giorno
Our chef’s soup of the day

Minestrone
A hearty Italian vegetable soup in a tomato broth

Pastries & Desserts

- Cinnamon Roll
- Biscotti
- Sfogliatella
- Cornetti
- Fresh Cookies (Assorted flavors)
- Tiramisù
- Assorted Loaf
- Gelato

Beverages

- Lavazza Coffee
- Tazo Tea
- San Pellegrino
- San Pellegrino Chinò il Chinotto (bitter Italian cola)
- San Pellegrino La Rossa
- Aranciata
- Cocktail Analcolico
- Solothè al limone and alla pesca (ice tea)
- Orangina
- Dole 100% Fruit juices (assorted)
- Bottled Still Water
- Soft Drinks (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7-Up, Diet 7-Up)

We are proud to serve Italy’s finest Lavazza coffee. Please ask about our wide selection of specialty espresso drinks.

Lo Carb (celiac) Options

Alberta Beef
Alberta beef meat balls lightly tossed in a touch of tomato sauce on a bed of barely blanched spinach & ricotta cheese. In season roasted butternut squash is a great substitute for the spinach. We also offer thinly sliced slow roasted Alberta beef in a Merlot jus instead of meatballs.

Rock shrimp
Garlic infused beurre blanc, sautéed rock shrimp, roasted bell peppers, red onion, fresh basil garnish.

Chicken
Grilled lemon chicken fanned over a bed of lightly blanched broccoli & cauliflower drizzled with a chardonnay reduction.
Finished with shaved parmigiano-reggiano. Alternate w seasonal sweet cabbage makes this dish one not to be missed

Insalata Cesare
Crisp romaine lettuce, fresh Parmigiano, croutons & our own special Cesare dressing topped with sautéed chicken breast, grilled salmon, or sautéed garlic prawns

Sorrentino Salad
Tender mixed greens, plump tomatoes, olives & mozzarella tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette. Add to this delightful salad a sautéed chicken breast, grilled salmon, or sautéed garlic prawns.

Fresh Vegetable Salad
Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, sweet red onion and feta cheese tossed in tangy Grape seed oil vinaigrette. Add to this fresh salad a sautéed chicken breast, grilled salmon, or sautéed garlic prawns.

Menu designed to accommodate celiac dietary requirements.