Parties of 2 to 100+

Italian catering in Naples, FL

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From-scratch Italian catering for offices, graduations, holidays, and dinners at home — 2 to 100+ guests, across Naples and Naples Park. You host; we cook. Every order arrives fully cooked with simple reheating directions, for pickup or delivery.

All catering orders require at least 48 hours' advance notice.

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Catering from a real Italian kitchen

The Sauce Lady has fed Naples families for more than 30 years — the second-generation recipes Ela Vivonetto grew up with, made from scratch every morning in our Naples Park kitchen. Catering is that same food, scaled up: sauces simmered for hours, pasta and ravioli rolled fresh, lasagna layered by hand, and pans of chicken parmigiana and manicotti built to order. Nothing is pre-packaged; nothing is fried and frozen.

You host; we cook. Every order leaves the kitchen fully cooked and packed in serving pans with clear reheating directions, so a helper or a warm oven is all you need to get dinner on the table. We cater from an intimate dinner for two up to 100 guests and more, for pickup at the shop or delivery across the Naples area. Dine-in isn't available — The Sauce Lady is a kitchen and market.

How catering works

Order 48 hours aheadEvery catering order needs at least two days' notice. Call as soon as you have a date — large parties and holiday weeks book up early, so more lead time is always better.
Arrives ready to serveFood is fully cooked, packed in serving pans, and labeled with reheating times, so a warm oven and a helping hand are all you need to put dinner on the table.
Pickup or deliveryPick up at 9331 Tamiami Trl N in Naples Park, or ask about delivery and drop-off across the Naples area when you call to book.

Lasagna by the pan

Layered by hand and baked to order. Quarter pan serves 2–3 · half pan serves 5–6 · full pan serves 10–12.

Lasagna¼ pan½ panFull pan
Cheese Lasagna$75$105$200
Meat Lasagna$75$105$200
Florentine Lasagna$85$150$250
Vegetable Lasagna$85$150$250

Florentine is spinach and ricotta; the vegetable pan is layered with roasted vegetables — both vegetarian. Ask about gluten-free and other dietary options for your group.

Party trays & portions per guest

Beyond lasagna, most of the kitchen scales to a crowd. Order these by the tray or portioned per guest — call (239) 592-5557 for a quote sized to your headcount:

Breaded chicken, marinara, mozzarella — by the tray or per guest.
Breaded eggplant, marinara, mozzarella. Vegetarian.
Chicken and mushrooms in marsala wine sauce.
Hunter-style chicken, tomatoes, peppers, olives. Gluten-free.
Pasta tubes filled with ricotta, baked in sauce. Vegetarian.
Jumbo shells, three-cheese filling, marinara. Vegetarian.
Italian sausage, peppers, onions. Gluten-free, dairy-free.
Bell peppers, seasoned filling, tomato. Gluten-free.
Beef and pork, romano, family seasoning, in sauce.
Family-size bowl, dressing on the side.
Our famous garlic bread, by the loaf or the basket.
Tiramisu, cannoli, Italian cookies, almond biscotti.

We size trays and per-guest portions to your headcount when you call. Dietary tags follow the same GF / VG / V / DF system as our menu and Gourmet-to-Go case; tell us your group's needs and we'll flag every dish.

Built for the occasion

Office lunches & meetings. Trays of pasta, chicken, salad, and bread that hold well through a lunch hour, dropped off in Naples, Naples Park, and North Naples on your schedule.

Graduations & parties. Grad-season spreads for a backyard or clubhouse — mix full pans of lasagna with a few trays and a dessert board and feed the whole guest list without cooking.

Holidays & family gatherings. The lasagna, meatballs, and sauces Naples families have ordered for decades. Book ahead for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter — they fill up fast.

Dinner parties at home. A from-scratch Italian menu you finish in your own oven — a private-chef-style table without hiring a chef, picked up or dropped off ready to reheat.

Serving Naples & nearby

Catering pickup is at our Naples Park shop; catering delivery covers the same communities as our hot delivery menu and Gourmet-to-Go case:

NaplesNaples ParkNorth NaplesPelican BayVanderbilt BeachBonita SpringsEsteroMarco IslandEast NaplesGolden GateLelyImmokalee

Order or request a quote

Tell us your date, headcount, and any dietary needs and we'll build a menu and a quote. Two days' notice minimum; more for large parties.

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Reviews

What Naples is saying

“I had a wonderful experience meeting the owner who walked me through the process of heating the food at different times so that it would all be ready at the same time. She was very thorough with me and helped me feel comfortable that we could create a beautiful dining experience for my guest. She was a joy to work with and I look forward to other special events where The Sauce Lady will be front and center.❤️🎉”

Michael M. · Google

“Such a variety, pastas and sauces are delicious. She even offers excellent gluten free options! Oh and the service is welcoming, and informative!”

Rich Z · Google

“No place better! Love to stock up on sauce and bring it back to Wisconsin in a large cooler. Been doing this for 7 years and it is such a treat!!!”

Rick T · Google
Sister kitchenOur neighbor in the plaza

Our pizza is also served at Joe's Naples Park Diner, a few doors down in the same plaza on US 41 — Naples Park's longtime American diner.

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FAQ

Catering questions

How far in advance do I need to order catering?

At least 48 hours. Call as soon as you have a date — larger parties and holiday weeks book up early, so more notice is always better.

Do you deliver and set up the food?

We offer pickup at 9331 Tamiami Trl N in Naples Park and delivery and drop-off across the Naples area. Call (239) 592-5557 to confirm delivery for your date and address.

How much food should I order per person?

As a rough guide, a full lasagna pan serves 10–12 and a half pan serves 5–6. For trays and per-guest portions we size the order to your headcount when you call.

Can you do gluten-free, vegan, or dairy-free for a group?

Yes. We use the same GF (gluten-free), VG (vegan), V (vegetarian), and DF (dairy-free) tags as our menu — gluten-free marinara, vegan arrabbiata, dairy-free soups, gluten-free dry pasta, and vegetarian lasagna and baked pastas. Tell us how many guests need each and we portion it separately.

Is there a minimum order or a deposit?

Call (239) 592-5557 for current catering minimums and deposit terms when you book.

Can I just order pans and pick them up?

Absolutely. Order any of the lasagna pans, trays, salads, bread, and dessert trays for pickup, fully cooked with reheating directions.

Do you cater office lunches and graduation parties?

Yes — office lunches, meetings, graduations, showers, holidays, and dinners at home, from a few people to 100 guests and more.

Do you offer dine-in for events?

No. The Sauce Lady is a kitchen and market — pickup, delivery, and catering only. We hope to add dine-in dinner service in the future, but there is no launch date yet.

Naples Park · North Naples

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Address9331 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34108
On US 41 (Tamiami Trail), between 93rd Ave N & 94th Ave N.
HoursMonday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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