Gourmet Catering Risotto Dishes (6 Authentic Flavors) - Serves 8-15 people

Indulge your guests with the luxurious texture and authentic flavor of our Gourmet Catering Risotto Dishes. This exquisite selection brings the true spirit of Italy to your event, offering six distinct, meticulously prepared flavors. Unlike standard catering fare, our risotto is prepared using premium ingredients and techniques to ensure every grain of Italian rice achieves that perfect, creamy consistency. This is more than a side dish; it's a rich, comforting centerpiece that promises to elevate any occasion.

Our commitment to quality starts with the foundational elements: selecting the finest Italian rice and utilizing slow-cooking methods that coax the starch from the grain, resulting in the desired velvety texture. We believe in providing dishes that honor the simplicity and integrity of Italian cooking, perfect for a wedding reception, corporate lunch, or significant family celebration.

The Six Exceptional Flavors

This single offering allows you to choose the perfect flavor profile to complement your menu. Each risotto is prepared fresh, ready to serve, and designed to impress:

Risotto a la Milanese (Milanese Style with Saffron): Experience the classic richness of Lombardy. This luxurious risotto is famously infused with delicate saffron, giving the rice a beautiful golden hue and a subtle, floral, complex aroma. It is the definition of elegance, pairing wonderfully with veal or chicken dishes.

Risotto con Formaggi e Broccolini (with Cheese & Broccolini): A vibrant and savory option. This creamy risotto blends a high-quality selection of Italian cheeses for maximum richness, combined with tender, slightly bitter broccolini. The fresh vegetable provides a perfect textural and flavorful contrast to the intense cheese base.

Risotto con Funghi Porcini (with Porcini Mushrooms): Deeply earthy and aromatic, this risotto is a fungi lover's dream. We feature robust funghi porcini (Boletus edulis), prized for their intense, nutty, and savory flavor. The dried porcini are reconstituted and slowly incorporated to infuse the rice with the deep, woody essence of the forest.

Risotto con Pomodori Secchi (with Sun Dried Tomatoes): This bright and tangy risotto is full of concentrated Mediterranean flavor. The rich, sweet-tart sun-dried tomatoes are added generously, lending a chewy texture and a beautiful color contrast to the creamy rice base. It offers a slightly acidic, vibrant finish.

Risotto Arrabbiata (Calabrian Pepper and Tomato): For those who crave a bit of heat, the Risotto Arrabbiata delivers a satisfying kick. This is a spicy, assertive dish, featuring the heat of Calabrian peppers tempered by a rich tomato base. The subtle warmth lingers pleasantly, making it an excellent pairing for grilled seafood or chicken.

Risotto Cacio E Pepe (Pecorino Romano Cheese and Fresh Black Pepper): A simple dish elevated by quality ingredients. This risotto is a creamy adaptation of the famous Roman pasta dish, featuring the sharp, salty punch of Pecorino Romano cheese and a generous grinding of fresh black pepper. It is incredibly satisfying, clean, and luxurious in its simplicity.

Why Choose Pellicano's Risotto?

Selecting our catering risotto ensures supreme quality and convenience. Our preparation methods, learned through generations of appreciation for authentic Italian food, ensure a product that avoids the dry, stiff texture often found in mass-produced rice dishes. The slow process of adding broth and stirring creates a stable, creamy risotto that holds well for catering service. By ordering through us, you save countless hours of demanding stovetop labor while still delivering an authentic, high-end Italian experience to your guests. Our reputation for quality means you can trust that this staple will be prepared to the highest standard.

Serving and Pairing Suggestions

Due to its richness, risotto often serves as a primary side dish or a hearty entrée foundation. This offering generously serves 8–15 people.

• As a Side: Our lighter, less intense flavors (like Risotto a la Milanese or Formaggi e Broccolini) pair perfectly with roasted bone-in chicken, prime rib, osso buco, or delicate fish entrées.
• As a Main Course Base: The robust flavors (like Funghi Porcini or Arrabbiata) can be served simply with a small garnish of fresh herbs and a crisp green salad, making it a delicious vegetarian-friendly main.
• Pairing Wine: Pair the creamy, cheesy risottos (Formaggi or Cacio E Pepe) with a crisp, dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or an Italian Soave. The heavier, earthy Funghi Porcini is excellent with a light-bodied red, such as a Chianti or Pinot Noir.

Choose your perfect flavor and experience the difference that authentic Italian preparation makes.

Ingredients

Risotto a la Milanese (Milanese Style with Saffron): Arborio Rice, Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Garlic), Salt, Corn Meal, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Maltodextrin (from Corn), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Chicken, Sodium Aluminosilicate (Anti-Caking Agent), Saffron, Spices, Celery Extract, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Butter (Pasteurized Cream (from Milk), Natural Flavorings)

Risotto con Formaggi e Broccolini (with Cheese & Broccolini): Arborio Rice, Dried Cheese Sauce (Parmesan and Romano Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Salt), Dehydrated Vegetables (Broccoli, Onion), Salt. Contains 2% or less of: Modified Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Corn Meal, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Maltodextrin (from corn), Dehydrated Chicken, Torula Yeast, Corn Starch, Sodium Aluminosilicate (Anti-Caking Agent), Turmeric, Garlic, Spices, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Celery Extract, Butter (Pasteurized Cream (from Milk), Natural Flavorings)

Risotto con Funghi Porcini (with Porcini Mushrooms): Arborio Rice, Dehydrated Vegetables (Onion, Garlic), Salt, Porcini Mushrooms, Corn Meal, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Maltodextrin (from Corn), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Natural Mushroom Flavor (Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Mushrooms, Natural Flavors, Silicon Dioxide), Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Chicken, Spices, Sodium Aluminosilicate (Anti-Caking Agent), Celery Extract, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Butter (Pasteurized Cream (from Milk), Natural Flavorings)

Risotto con Pomodori Secchi (with Sun Dried Tomatoes): Arborio Rice, Dehydrated Vegetables (Tomato, Onion, Garlic), Salt, Corn Meal, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Maltodextrin (from Corn), Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Modified Corn Starch, Dehydrated Chicken, Spices, Sodium Aluminosilicate (Anti-Caking Agent), Celery Extract, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Butter (Pasteurized Cream (from Milk), Natural Flavorings)

Risotto Arrabbiata (Calabrian Pepper and Tomato): Arborio Rice, Dried Cheese Sauce (Parmesan and Romano Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Salt), Tomato Powder, Onion, Salt. Contains 2% or less of: Calabrian Chiles, Modified Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Corn Meal, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Maltodextrin (from corn), Dehydrated Chicken, Torula Yeast, Basil, Corn Starch, Sodium Aluminosilicate (Anti-Caking Agent), Turmeric, Garlic, Spices, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Celery Extract, Butter (Pasteurized Cream (from Milk), Natural Flavorings)

Risotto Cacio E Pepe (Pecorino Romano Cheese and Fresh Black Pepper): Arborio Rice, Dried Cheese Sauce (Parmesan and Romano Cheese [Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Sodium Phosphate, Salt), Onion, Salt. Contains 2% or less of: Black Pepper, Modified Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Corn Meal, Monosodium Glutamate, Sugar, Maltodextrin (from corn), Dehydrated Chicken, Torula Yeast, Corn Starch, Sodium Aluminosilicate (Anti-Caking Agent), Turmeric, Garlic, Spices, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Celery Extract, Butter (Pasteurized Cream (from Milk), Natural Flavorings)

Allergens 

Risotto a la Milanese (Milanese Style with Saffron): Contains Milk

Risotto con Formaggi e Broccolini (with Cheese & Broccolini): Contains Milk

Risotto con Funghi Porcini (with Porcini Mushrooms): Contains Milk

Risotto con Pomodori Secchi (with Sun Dried Tomatoes): Contains Milk

Risotto Arrabbiata (Calabrian Pepper and Tomato): Contains Milk

Risotto Cacio E Pepe (Pecorino Romano Cheese and Fresh Black Pepper): Contains Milk