Italian food buffet ideas parties

Italians know entertaining – in fact, they’ve got a delicious dish for every occasion. So whether you’re hosting a birthday party, family BBQ, informal cocktail night, fancy dinner soiree or creating a buffet for a crowd, there’s the perfect Italian dish for you!

I hosted a January baby shower for my sister and a little over 30 of her closest friends. The cold weather meant I wanted to serve hot food, so the sternos, pans and stands (purchased at Costco) came in handy. I also made signs for each side of the pan, so guests could see the name of the dish, including main ingredients. Lastly, instead of one big pan of each dish, I used two smaller pans in each one and allowed guests to serve from both sides. I also made sure to include one meatless dish…

Delicious Italian Antipasto Skewers with marinated tortellini, mozzarella, salami, olives, and fresh basil. Perfect for parties!

Struggling to find fun finger foods for your Italian party? Mini spaghetti and meatball bites are a crowd-pleaser, and there are more Italian appetizers party finger foods to check out. Save this pin for your next gathering!

Hosting a gathering? Don't forget to provide tasty food for your guests. This list of amazing Italian appetizers will make your party a hit.

Italian Charcuterie Board. A beautiful Italian Charcuterie board filled with Italian meats and cheeses and paired with sauces, fruits, and vegetables. Perfect to pair with your Italian meal. #IndulgentDairy-BasedPastaDishes

Pasta buffet 😋

Classic Italian Salad with tomatoes, parmesan cheese, olives, onion, pepperoncinis, and homemade Italian dressing. This extra crunchy salad is bursting with big bold flavors and makes the best side dish for big families! #salad #potluck #summer #italian