Cocktail Reception Catering in Orlando
Italian appetizer trays for your cocktail reception, corporate social hour, or networking event. Antipasto, arancini, calamari, caprese, and meatballs — prepared from scratch in our kitchen on International Drive. Family owned since 2014. Over 1,500 events catered.
House-Made Gnocchi
Fresh Lasagna
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Parmigiana
Tiramisu Tray
Caprese
Why Vincenzo
Not Chain Restaurant Catering
Fresh From Our Kitchen
Every catering order is prepared from scratch in our restaurant kitchen the morning of your event. Handmade pasta, hand-breaded chicken, fresh sauces — the same dishes our dinner guests order every night, now in trays for your group.
Family Owned Since 2014
Vincenzo has been cooking on International Drive for over a decade. Same family, same chefs, same recipes. Over 1,500 events catered and 4,000+ reviews with a 4.7-star rating. This is award-winning Italian food, not reheated chain trays.
Free Curbside Pickup
Pull up to Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive. Park in front and we bring your trays out and load your car. No waiting inside, no carrying heavy trays. Just pull up and go.
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Appetizer Trays for Every Event
Cocktail Reception Catering
What It Costs
Cocktail Reception Pricing
Estimates based on sharing multiple trays across your group. Actual cost depends on which dishes you choose.
Catering Menu & Ordering
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Half trays feed 8–10 guests · Full trays feed 16–20 guests
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Only at Vincenzo
Same-Day Catering
Need appetizer trays for a last-minute reception? We can do that. Place your order by 11 AM and your trays will be ready for pickup by 5 PM. No other Italian restaurant on I-Drive offers this.
For scheduled orders, we ask for at least 24 hours notice.
Our Kitchen
Everything Is Made Fresh
When you order catering from Vincenzo, nothing comes out of a freezer. Our chefs arrive early and prepare your trays from scratch in the same kitchen where we cook dinner every night.
Handmade gnocchi, hand-rolled meatballs, fresh-baked lasagna, hand-breaded chicken parmigiana — every dish is made the way it should be. That is why offices come back to us every week and why convention planners call us first.
Family owned by the Navarra Group since 2014. In the heart of International Drive at ICON Park. Over 1,500 events catered. 4.7 stars across 4,000+ reviews.
Questions
Cocktail Reception FAQ
What appetizer trays do you offer for cocktail receptions?
We offer antipasto italiano (prosciutto, mortadella, salame, parmigiano), arancini (truffle and fontina rice balls), calamari, caprese (bufala mozzarella and tomatoes), garlic bread, and polpetta con polenta (meatballs). All in half and full trays.
How many appetizer trays do I need per person?
For a cocktail-only event, plan on 2 to 3 appetizer trays per 15 to 20 guests. For a cocktail hour before dinner, 1 to 2 trays per 15 to 20 guests is usually enough. Call us at (407) 745-4030 to plan.
What is the minimum order for cocktail reception catering?
The minimum catering order is $300 before tax. A mix of 3 to 4 appetizer trays typically meets this minimum. Florida sales tax of 6.5% is added at checkout.
Can I mix appetizer and entree trays?
Yes. Many cocktail receptions add a pasta tray or chicken tray to round out the spread. You can mix any items from our full catering menu — appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees, desserts, and sides.
Do you offer same-day cocktail reception catering?
Pull up to Vincenzo at ICON Park on International Drive. Park in front and we bring your trays out and load your car. No waiting inside, no carrying trays across a parking lot. Our address is 8255 International Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32819.
How does curbside pickup work?
Our full catering menu includes appetizers like calamari and arancini, four salads, eight pasta dishes including lasagna and lobster ravioli, five chicken and veal options, Faroe Island salmon, braised short rib, three desserts including tiramisu, and sides. Everything is made from scratch.
How much does cocktail reception catering cost per person?
A light spread with salad and pasta runs about $15 to $18 per person. A full meal with appetizer, salad, pasta, and chicken or veal is $25 to $32 per person. A premium spread with antipasto, salad, lasagna, entrée, and tiramisu is $35 to $42 per person.
Can you cater a cocktail reception at a hotel or venue?
We provide curbside pickup from our restaurant on International Drive. You pick up the trays and bring them to your venue. Our location at ICON Park is central to all I-Drive hotels and event spaces.
Ready to Order?
Same-day catering available. $300 minimum. Free curbside pickup — we load your car.