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!

Check out these ideas for setting up a pasta bar buffet for any party!

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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…

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.

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