Thanksgiving may be rooted in American tradition and history, but that doesn’t mean it cannot also reflect other cultural flavors at the dining table! With how bold, warm, and comforting Italian cuisine is, it’s a natural partner with the traditional dishes of Thanksgiving. At Stancato’s, we’ve been serving the communities of Cleveland, OH since 1971—whether it’s our antipasti, our entrées and pasta, or our delectable desserts, our Italian cuisine brings a level of tradition that’ll feel right at home on your Thanksgiving table.
In this guide, you’ll learn how Stancato’s Italian cuisine and Thanksgiving catering makes for a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal plans. Whether you’re having a Thanksgiving party at a banquet hall with a large group of friends and family, or you’re having a more intimate event with just your family, Stancato’s has the Italian flavors to bring everyone together.
Does Stancato’s Offer Turkey-Based Meals for Thanksgiving Catering?
Yes! Along with Stancato’s traditional Italian offerings, we have our very own Thanksgiving catering specials featuring roasted turkey, sides, bread, and more—whether it’s an individual meal or a family set, Stancato’s has your holiday feast covered!
Individual Meal Set
Stancato’s individual Thanksgiving meal includes the following:
- Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Sage Stuffing
- Buttered Sweet Corn
- Cranberry Sauce
- Roll with Butter
Family Feast Set
Stancato’s Family Feasts option is made to serve 6 and includes the following:
- Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
- Mashed Potatoes
- Sage Stuffing
- Buttered Sweet Corn
- Glazed Ham
- Seasoned Green Beans
- Cranberry Sauce
- Rolls with Butter
- Pumpkin Roll
These catered Thanksgiving meal sets are just the beginning of what Stancato’s can offer for your next holiday banquet. Italian cuisine is built on family tradition and recipes that fit perfectly with the atmosphere and warmth of a Thanksgiving get-together.
Why Add Catered Italian Flair to Your Thanksgiving Table?
Adding Italian cuisine to your Thanksgiving table is not just a way to be creative—it’s a celebration of tradition, family, and the comfort of home cooking. Stancato’s has kept to its traditional recipes for over 50 years, bringing the taste of family and cultural history with every bite.
Many Italian American families have done the same since the beginning—so it’s not about replacing Thanksgiving sides so much as it is giving them an Italian twist that elevates the flavors, celebrates family, and makes mealtime unforgettable.
But to start your Italian-inspired Thanksgiving feast properly, it is important to understand what kind of Italian foods are meant for each stage of mealtime. For example, your starters will need something that will stimulate the palate and set the stage for the main course: the antipasti!
Classic Catered Italian Antipasti to Begin the Thanksgiving Banquet
As you begin your Thanksgiving banquet, the antipasti will set the tone for your meal, warming up your guests for the feast that awaits. Stancato’s has appetizing antipasti that comes in half pan and full pan sizes, and we offer both classic Italian as well as dishes with an American twist.
Here are just some of our customer-favorite antipasti:
- Cocktail Meatballs
- Hot Stuffed Peppers
- Buffalo Wings
- Chicken Tenders
It’s not just antipasti starters that your guests will get to start with, there are also Italian breads and salads!
Italian Breads and Salads Great for Starting Your Thanksgiving Feast
Stancato’s also offers a variety of bread and salad to start your Thanksgiving gathering:
- Chopped Salad
- Mediterranean Salad
- Pepe Caprese Salad
- Garlic Ciabatta Rolls
- Dinner Rolls with Butter
- Garlic Stix with Cheese
After you and your guests have enjoyed a delicious start, it’s time to prepare for the main courses. Pasta dishes are a perfect first course for a Thanksgiving meal, especially when served alongside the roasted turkey!
Catered Pasta Dishes That Are Tasty with Turkey
Italian pasta dishes work excellently alongside a roasted turkey, providing a plentiful carb to go with your protein that also delivers on huge flavor. Fresh from Stancato’s kitchens, there’s a bounty of pasta ideas to go with your turkey.
Here are just some of our turkey pasta pairings that our customers regularly enjoy every year:
- 1914 Roman Alfredo: Our classic Alfredo features Rigatoni with Pecorino Romano, Aged Cheddar, Asiago, Garlic, and Cream
- Cheddar Mac & Cheese: A crowd favorite that can’t go wrong, Stancato’s Cheddar Mac & Cheese gives you Rotini with a combination of Sharp Cheddar, Asiago, Fontina, American Cheese, and Heavy Cream
Your Thanksgiving turkey will need more than just amazing tasting carbs. Vegetables will also need a place at the table.
Italian-Inspired Vegetable Sides
Italian cuisine is not without its veggies, and you’ll find many of Stancato’s vegetable sides are right at home on a Thanksgiving table.
Here are some of our most popular sides for our Thanksgiving customers:
- Roasted Vegetables: A festive combination of roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Carrot, Red Onion, Red Bell Peppers, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Green Beans Italiano: Steamed Green Beans, Roma Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic, Onion, and all with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Brussel Sprouts: Roasted with Shaved Parmesan and flavored with a Balsamic Glaze
These healthier sides help balance out the banquet. But the main course and sides aren’t the end of your Thanksgiving holiday meal—there’s still the sweet ending that comes with dessert!
Sweet Endings to Your Thanksgiving Gathering
Instead of the usual apple or pumpkin pie, Stancato’s gives you the decadent options to spoil your guests the Italian way.
Some of Stancato’s most popular desserts for the Thanksgiving holiday include our Tiramisu and our Mini Cannoli Platter.
Our Tiramisu consists of ladyfingers soaked in Lavazza Espresso, Marsala Wine, and layered with Mascarpone Sweet Cream. All topped with a fine coat of cocoa dust.
The Mini Cannoli Platter treats your guests to delicate pastry shells filled with Sweet Ricotta and Chocolate Chips—simple but so good!
Food isn’t the only thing that Italian cuisine brings to the table. There is also Italian wine pairings that work perfectly well with a roasted Thanksgiving turkey!
Elegant Wine Pairings for Thanksgiving Turkey
A fine wine can pair wonderfully with the mild, herb-enhanced flavors of a roasted turkey, and Stancato’s has a variety of Italian wines that’ll complement not just the meat, but the rest of your Thanksgiving meal as well!
- Merlot: Pairs well with turkey, and also with meatballs if you wish to have cocktail meatballs as an antipasti.
- Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio both pair well with the creamy and rich flavor of Stancato’s Alfredo pasta.
- Chianti pairs well with foods that have tomato-based sauces such as Stancato’s Naples Marinara, another pasta dish that’s great for Thanksgiving!
With every stage of your Thanksgiving meal considered, all you have left is to bring your meal idea together. With Stancato’s catering, you’ll have three different ways that you can get your Italian food from our kitchen to your table.
What Kind of Thanksgiving Catering Does Stancato’s Offer?
Stancato’s offers three levels of catering service: pickup, delivery, and full service.
- Pickup: Pick up your food straight from our Stancato’s Italian restaurant in Parma, OH.
- Delivery: We can have your Thanksgiving catering delivered to your address or venue.
- Full Service: Enjoy having our professional staff deliver your food, set up equipment, and clean up after your Thanksgiving event.
For an easy way to make your Italian-inspired holiday feast come true, you can always depend on Stancato’s Thanksgiving catering for the Italian dishes you need to give your next holiday meal that rich and bold Italian twist.
Make Your Thanksgiving an Italian Thanksgiving with Stancato’s!
Since 1971, Stancato’s catering has been helping families with bringing authentic Italian flavor to their Thanksgiving banquets. For over fifty years, our Italian restaurant has been in Parma, OH serving all the communities around Cleveland, carrying on the tradition of our original recipes and ensuring every generation of customer gets the same amazing taste that’s made us famous.
On this Thanksgiving, whether you’re looking to pick-up your Italian catering, have it delivered, or have our professional staff assist at your event venue, you can always trust in Stancato’s to make your Italian Thanksgiving a feast to remember! Learn more about why we are Cleveland’s favorite caterers or contact us today to speak with our catering team for a free consultation!