Italian Catering for Lakewood Ranch — Real Pasta, Slow Sauces, Family Style
The most-loved Italian kitchen in Sarasota delivers to Lakewood Ranch offices, country clubs, weddings and family parties. From $24/person. Made fresh, delivered hot, served family-style.
Premium Italian without the country-club mark-up.
Tier 1 quality, $24/person
Italian wedding caterers in LWR start at $45-65/person. We bring the same Tuscan-style family menu — handmade pasta, slow ragù, focaccia from scratch — at $24.
Delivery across all LWR neighborhoods
Country Club, Country Club East, Greenbrook, Summerfield, Riverwalk, Esplanade Golf & Country Club, Lakewood National. ZIPs 34202, 34211, 34240. Flat $50.
Italian-born chef, not corporate
Riccardo cooked in Salerno for 6 years before opening My Mamma in Sarasota. Every menu is built personally — no franchise playbook, no commissary food.
Designed for the way LWR entertains.
Country Club & Member Events
Private clubs at Lakewood Ranch CC, Country Club East, Lakewood National and Esplanade Golf often want a guest chef change. We bring authentic Italian as a member event option — pasta station, antipasti display, dessert grazing.
Best for: 40-150 guests, evening member dinners, holiday parties.
Corporate Catering — UTC, Pope & Main, Lakewood Ranch Medical
From sales kick-offs at LWR Town Hall to all-staff lunches at the Pope & Main office park. Hot Italian, delivered ready to serve, set up on your conference table.
Best for: 15-80 guests, Mon-Fri lunch & dinner.
Backyard Weddings & Vow Renewals
Lakeside ceremonies, country-club terraces, pool-side receptions. Italian wedding-style catering — antipasti boards passed during cocktails, family-style pasta at long tables, espresso & tiramisu finish.
Best for: 50-200 guests, full-service with on-site Italian server team.
Family Reunions & Milestone Birthdays
50th anniversaries, 60th birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah after-parties, retirement parties. Buffet style — meatballs, lasagna, chicken parm, salad, focaccia, dessert. Easy to scale 30-150.
Best for: 30-100 guests, casual elegant.
Sample LWR menu — 50-guest family-style
Antipasti
- Charcuterie board (prosciutto, salame, pecorino, olives)
- Caprese platter (buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil)
- Roasted vegetable antipasto
- Focaccia margherita & rosemary
Pasta & Mains
- Paccheri alla Contadina (signature)
- Lasagne al Forno
- Chicken Parmigiana
- Eggplant Parmigiana (vegetarian)
Sides & Dessert
- Caesar & Amalfi salads
- Roasted seasonal vegetables
- Tiramisu & cannoli platter
- Espresso bar (set-up on request)
50 guests · $1,200 + $50 delivery · Last menu adjustments 72h before event.
LWR catering — FAQ
How does Lakewood Ranch delivery work?
Insulated transport from our Sarasota kitchen (3105 N Tamiami Trl) to any LWR address — 20-25 min drive. Drop-off included; full setup (chafers, sternos, linens) +$45/h with 2h minimum.
Do you work with country clubs at Lakewood Ranch?
Yes — we work as an outside caterer for member events when the club approves. Bring us your club’s catering rules and we’ll adapt.
Can I taste before booking a 100+ event?
Yes — tastings at our Sarasota restaurant, $50 per couple, fully credited if you book within 30 days.
Italian wedding catering — what’s included?
Antipasti during cocktails, pasta station with 2-3 fresh sauces, mains (chicken, veg parm, optional fish), salad, focaccia, dessert, espresso bar. Linens, sternos, plates & flatware available as rental add-on or by your venue.
Do you handle dietary restrictions?
Gluten-free pasta on request (24h ahead), full vegan packages, nut-free preparation, dairy-light options. We label every tray with allergens.
Talk to Riccardo about your Lakewood Ranch event
Get a fixed quote in hours, not days. No salesperson, no upsells — just real Italian food, made fresh.