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JOE'S ITALIAN KITCHEN

Catering, the Italian Way

From boardroom lunches to wedding feasts — the same house-made pasta, pinsa, and warm hospitality you know from our tables, brought to yours.

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Benvenuti alla Tavola

When Joe's mother Rosalia cooked, nobody left the table hungry — and nobody wanted to leave at all. That's the feeling we bring to every event we cater. House-made polpette, fresh lasagna al forno, Canada's first certified pinsa, boards of Italian meats and cheeses: prepared in our kitchens, delivered to your table, ready to make your event feel like Sunday at Nonna's.

Serving Ottawa

From our Preston Street kitchen in the heart of Little Italy.
330 Preston St, Ottawa · +1 613-233-4982

Serving Almonte & Area

From our Almonte kitchen in the historic downtown.
7 Mill Street, Unit 2 & 3, Almonte · +1 613-256-4033

What We Cater

01

Corporate & Office

Working lunches, client meetings, staff appreciation days. Individual panino boxes or build-your-own spreads that arrive on time and disappear fast.

02

Weddings & Celebrations

Rehearsal dinners, receptions, anniversaries, milestone birthdays. Full-service staff, chef-attended stations, and a menu your guests will talk about longer than the speeches.

03

Private Parties

House parties, holiday gatherings, game nights, memorials. Trays and boards dropped off hot — you take the credit, we won't tell.

How It Works

1

Tell Us About Your Event

Fill out the quote form below — two minutes. Date, headcount, and how hungry everyone is.

2

We Build Your Menu

We'll call or email within one business day with a menu and quote tailored to your event and budget.

3

Mangia!

Pick up, or we deliver — set up and ready to serve. For full-service events, our team runs the whole show.

Full-Service Events

  • On-site serving staff, setup, replenishment & cleanup
  • Chef-attended pasta and pinsa stations
  • Bar packages — Aperol Spritz bar, wine service, mocktails
  • Coordinated with your venue, planner, or office manager

Quoted per event · 25-guest minimum. Tell us what you're planning and we'll build it around you.

Plan My Event
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From Our Table to Yours

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Tell us about your event and we'll get back to you within one business day.
Prefer to talk? Ottawa +1 613-233-4982 · Almonte +1 613-256-4033.

Questions, Answered

How much notice do you need?

48 hours for trays and platters, one week for per-person packages, and at least three weeks for full-service events. Short notice? Call us — if the kitchen can do it, we will.

Do you deliver?

Yes. Our Preston Street kitchen delivers across Ottawa and our Almonte kitchen covers Almonte and the surrounding area. Free on orders over $500 within 10 km of either kitchen; otherwise a $30 flat fee. Pickup is always free.

Can you handle dietary restrictions?

Assolutamente. Gluten-free pinsa and pasta, plenty of vegetarian options, and vegan dishes on request. Flag allergies in your quote request and we'll plan around them.

Is there a minimum order?

Trays and platters have no minimum. Per-person packages start at 15 guests; full-service events at 25.

How does payment work?

Per-person packages take a 25% deposit to confirm; full-service events 50%. The balance is due on the day. Trays and platters are paid at pickup or delivery.

Can you provide staff and bar service?

Yes — servers, chef-attended pasta and pinsa stations, and bar packages (our Aperol Spritz bar is a hit). Ask about full-service in your quote request.

Ready to Feed a Crowd?

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Buon appetito — from our family to yours.