Thank you for considering Gola Osteria Catering for your wedding celebration.
At Gola Osteria we have a passion for outstanding service and food. We will go above and beyond to make sure your event runs smoothly and no detail is overlooked. We pride ourselves on making each client feel unique and special.
We strive to create a menu to suit every client and season. Please ask for customization or in season dishes.
INCLUDED IN ALL PACKAGES
Water Service with all meals
Personalized service for you and your guests
Recycling and refuse removal
Please inquire regarding alternate menu options due to dietary restrictions
As a member of the Finger Lakes Sweet Bough Wedding Collective we encourage couples to use vendors from the collective.
https://www.sweetboughcollective.com/vendor-recommendations/
Base Price $55
Cocktail Hour
Tavola Fredda
Oven Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Spicy Giardiniera,
Red Beets with Garlic & Mint, Grilled & Marinated Eggplant, Marinated Olives
Cheese & Fruit Platter
Provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano,seasonal fruit
House Made & Imported Italian Cured Meats Platter
Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Hot & Sweet Soppressata, Mortadella with Pistachio
***Appetizers served stationary unless otherwise noted***
Choice of One Salad
Tossed Salad
romaine and mescaline mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, red onion and celery with house dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine, red onion, pecorino Romano, croutons and classic Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, dill and feta with lemon oregano vinaigrette
+ $3
Wild Baby Arugula Salad
Shaved Cremini Mushrooms, parmigiano reggiano and Pickled Red Onions
+ $3
+ $3
Insalata Gola
Romaine Hearts, Crispy Pancetta and Anchovy-Pecorino Romano Vinaigrette
+ $3
Choice of One Pasta
Orecchiette
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Penne all vodka, Arrabbiata, Norma
Baked Ziti
Italian Pasta Salad
Fusilli Pasta, Pepperoni, Provolone, Spicy Giardiniera
+ $2
Chicken Riggies
+ $2
+ $2
Rigatoni Bolognese
+ $2
+ $2
Joanne’s Macaroni & Cheese Au Gratin
+ $2
Choice of Sunday Sauce or Marinara.
Choice of One Side:
Broccoli
with Garlic and Olive Oil
Broccoli Rabe
with Garlic and Olive oil
Mashed Potatoes
choice of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or butter
Grandmas Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Cool String Beans
with Garlic and Mint
Wild Rice
with Grapes, Mandarin Oranges and Walnuts
+ $2
Utica Greens
Escarole with prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano and hot cherry peppers.
+ $2
Selection of Two Entrees
Poultry Options:
Chicken Your Way choice of
Piccata, Parmigiana, Cacciatore, Francese, Marsala, Scarpariello, Roasted Rosemary, Marinated & Grilled , Chicken with sausage, peppers and potatoes.
Pork Options:
Sausage
with peppers and onions
Sausage
with sautéed broccoli Rabe
Meatballs
Pork Ribs alla Calabrese
+ Mkt
+ MKT
Pork Chops
with hot or sweet peppers
+ MKT
Veal Options:
Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala, Pizzaiola
+ MKT
Beef Options:
Veal Braciole
+ MKT
Beef Options:
Beef Options:
Braciole
+ MKT
Wild Mushroom & Chianti Roast Beef
+ MKT
Steak Pizzaiola
+ MKT
Seafood:
+Mrkt Grilled Swordfish
with Italian Chicories and Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
+Mrkt Salmon Grigliato
seasonal vegetables and greens With Escarole
+Mrkt Seafood Lasagne
Vegetarian Options:
Lasagna with Marinara Sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana
Baked Homemade Manicotti
Baked Ziti with Marinara Sauce
Vegan Options:
Roasted Butternut Squash Steak
with Cauliflower Puree and Brown Balsamic Sauce
Fughi Portobello
Stuffed with oven dried tomatoes, sweet peas and pesto.
Choice of:
Homemade Baked Bread
+ $3
Homemade Rosemary Focaccia Bread
+ $3
Selection of One Dessert
Assorted American Style Cookies
(Chocolate Chip, Sugar, Snicker-doodle)
+ $1.50
Mini Cannoli
+ $1.50
+ $1
Puff Pastry
+ $1
+ $1
Cream Puff
+ $1
+ $2
Assorted Italian Cookies
+ $2
Custom Cake-
See Cake Menu (Pricing for Custom cakes on Cake Menu)
+ $3
Regular Coffee & Herbal Tea Station
+ $3
8
Additional Entrée+
8
4
Additional Side +
4
4
Additional Dessert+
4
3
Additional Starter+
3
All prices are listed per person and subject to state sales tax and staffing service charges
Base Price $65
Cocktail Hour
Tavola Fredda
Oven Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Spicy Giardiniera, Red Beets with Garlic & Mint, Grilled & Marinated Eggplant, Marinated Olives
Cheese & Fruit Platter
Provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano,seasonal fruit
House Made & Imported Italian Cured Meats Platter
Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Hot & Sweet Soppressata, Mortadella with Pistachio
***Appetizers served stationary unless otherwise noted***
Choice of plated or bowled Salad for Guests
Tossed Salad
romaine and mescaline mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, red onion and celery with house dressing
Caesar Salad
romaine, red onion, pecorino Romano, croutons and classic Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, dill and feta with lemon oregano vinaigrette
+ $3
Wild Baby Arugula Salad
Shaved Cremini Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pickled Red Onions
+ $3
+ $3
Insalata Gola
Romaine Hearts, Crispy Pancetta and Anchovy-Pecorino Romano Vinaigrette
+ $3
Choice of
Homemade Baked Bread
+ $3
Homemade Rosemary Focaccia Bread
+ $3
Served with Salad Course
Choice of One Pasta Served on platters at each table
Orecchiette
Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Penne all vodka, Arrabbiata, Norma Baked Ziti
+ $2
Chicken Riggies
+ $2
+ $2
Rigatoni Bolognese
+ $2
$+$2
Joanne’s Macaroni & Cheese Au Gratin
$+$2
Choice of Sunday Sauce or Marinara
Choice of One Side served on platters at each table:
Broccoli
with Garlic and Olive Oil
Broccoli Rabe
with Garlic and Olive oil
Mashed Potatoes
choice of Extra Virgin Olive Oil or butter
Grandmas Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Cool String Beans
with Garlic and Mint
Wild Rice with Grapes, Mandarin Oranges and Walnuts
Selection of Two Entrees served on platters at each table
Add third entrée for $5 per person
Poultry Options:
Chicken Your Way choice of
Piccata, Parmigiana, Cacciatore, Francese, Marsala, Scarpariello, Roasted Rosemary, Marinated & Grilled, Chicken with sausage, peppers and potatoes
Pork Options:+MKT
Sausage
with peppers and onions
Sausage
with sautéed broccoli Rabe
Meatballs
Pork Ribs alla Calabrese
Pork Chops
with hot or sweet peppers
Veal Options:+ MKT
Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala, Pizzaiola
Veal Braciole
Beef Options:+MKT
Braciole
Wild Mushroom & Chianti Roast Beef
Steak Pizzaiola
Seafood:
+Mrkt Grilled Swordfish
with Italian Chicories & Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
+Mrkt Salmon Grigliato seasonal vegetables and greens
With Escarole
*Price includes rental of four service platters and utensils for each table-additional platters may increase pricing
Base Price $75
Base Price $75
Choice of Two Butler Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres
Cocktail Hour
Giardiniera, Red Beets with Garlic & Mint, Grilled & Marinated Eggplant, Marinated Olives
Tavola Fredda
Oven Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Peppers, Spicy
Giardiniera, Red Beets with Garlic & Mint, Grilled & Marinated Eggplant, Marinated Olives
Cheese & Fruit Platter
Provolone, mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmigiano,seasonal fruit
House Made & Imported Italian Cured Meats Platter
Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Hot & Sweet Soppressata, Mortadella with Pistachio
***Appetizers served stationary unless otherwise noted***
Choice of plated Salad for Guests
Tossed Salad
romaine and mescaline mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, carrots, red onion and celery with house dressing
Caesar dressing.
Caesar Salad
romaine, red onion, pecorino Romano, croutons and classic
Caesar dressing.
Greek Salad
romaine, red onion, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, dill and feta with lemon oregano vinaigrette
+ $3
Wild Baby Arugula Salad
Shaved Cremini Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pickled Red Onions
+ $3
+ $3
Insalata Gola Romaine Hearts, Crispy Pancetta and Anchovy-Pecorino Romano Vinaigrette
+ $3
Homemade Baked Bread
+ $3
Homemade Rosemary Focaccia Bread
+ $3
Served with Salad Course
Pasta Course
Choice of 1 Pasta
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Selection of three entrees
**Guest Entrée choices are due one month prior to date of event**
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Poultry Options:
Chicken Your Way choice of
Piccata, Parmigiana, Cacciatore, Francese, Marsala, Scarpariello, Roasted Rosemary, Marinated & Grilled, Chicken with sausage, peppers and potatoes
Pork Options: +MKT
Sausage
with sautéed broccoli Rabe
Pork Ribs alla Calabrese
Pork Chops
with hot or sweet peppers
Veal Options: + MKT
Parmigiana, Francese, Marsala, Pizzaiola
Veal Braciole
Beef Options:+ MKT
Braciole
Wild Mushroom & Chianti Roast Beef
Steak Pizzaiola
Seafood:
+Mrkt Grilled Swordfish
with Italian Chicories & Roasted Seasonal Vegetable
+Mrkt Salmon Grigliato
seasonal vegetables and greens With Escarole
Butler Passed Hors D’Oeuvres
Butler Passed Hors D’Oeuvres can be added to any package
(Prices vary due to season, please ask for pricing)
Custom Hors D'Oeuvres upon request
Pancetta Wrapped Dates
Golden Beets in Agrodolce
with Goat Cheese Truffle
Oven Dried Tomato & Homemade Mozzarella Bruschetta
Pickled Pumpkin
with Spicy Shrimp & Blood Orange Glassato
‘Nduja Salumi Bruschetta
Spicy spreadable Salami with Salsa Verde & Capers
Bruschetta di Fagioli
With Cannellini alla Toscana
Prosciutto Rustica- Fresh Figs & Fett’unta with Lardo
All prices are listed per person and subject to state sales tax and staffing service charge.
Delivery and Set-Fee Varies by Amount ordered and distance traveled.
Dolce Wedding Options
$18 a Dozen
Mini Cannoli
$18 a Dozen
$24 a Dozen
Puff Pastry
$24 a Dozen
$12 a Dozen
Cream Puff
$12 a Dozen
$30 a Dozen
Zeppole “ Custard Filled Italian Doughnut”
$30 a Dozen
$13.95 a Pound
Assorted Italian Cookies
$13.95 a Pound
$24 a Dozen
Mini Cupcakes
$24 a Dozen
$30 a Dozen
Mini Tarts
$30 a Dozen
$24 a Dozen
Customizable Brownie Bites
$24 a Dozen
$12 a Dozen
Add Frosing
$12 a Dozen
$12 a Dozen
Add M&M’S
$12 a Dozen
$12 a Dozen
American Syle Cookies
$12 a Dozen
(Order 1 Kind or Assorted)
(Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Sugar, Snicker- Doodle)
Torte di Compleanno Personalizzate Create your own custom cake!
Chocolate
Choice of Cake:
Red Velvet
Chocolate
Vanilla
Champage****
Chocolate or Vanilla Light Whip Topping
Choice of Icing:
Cream Cheese
Chocolate or Vanilla Light Whip Topping
Chocolate or Vanilla Buttercream Champange***
Custard
Add a Filling:
Cannoli
Custard
$35 Add filling for $4
Two layer, 6 inch round (4-8 servings)
$35 Add filling for $4
$45 Add filling for $8
Two layer, 8 inch round (10-14 servings)
$45 Add filling for $8
$55 Add filling for $12
Two layer, 10 inch round (12-22 servings)
Other Flavors avaliable please ask.
$55 Add filling for $12
*** Champange Cake & Icing Additonal Cost
Wine Package
1 red and 1 white
$11 per person
1 Hour-
$11 per person
$12 per person
2 Hours-
$12 per person
$14 per person
3 Hours
$14 per person
$15 per person
4 Hours
$15 per person
$16 per person
5 Hours
$16 per person
* 1 red, 2 white and 1 sparkling*
$15 per person
1 Hour
$15 per person
$16 per person
2 Hours
$16 per person
$18 per person
3 Hours
$18 per person
$19 per person
4 Hours
$19 per person
$20 per person
5 Hours
$20 per person
Wine and Beer Package
2 Wines, 2 Beers
$13 per person
1 Hour
$13 per person
$14 per person
2 Hours
$14 per person
$16 per person
3 Hours
$16 per person
$17 per person
4 Hours
$17 per person
$19 per person
5 Hours
$19 per person
4 Wines, 4 Beers
$19 per person
1 Hour
$19 per person
$20 per person
2 Hours
$20 per person
$22 per person
3 Hours
$22 per person
$23 per person
4 Hours
$23 per person
$28 per person
5 Hours
$28 per person
Select White Wine:
Chardonnay Chateau Lafayette Reneau
Thirsty Owl Diamond
Hazlitt Sauvignon Blanc
Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Riesling
Select Red Wine:
Ryan William Pinot Noir
Montepulciano D’ Abruzzo La Valentina
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Blaufrankisch
Bully Hill Equinox Red
Select Bottled Beer:
Draft Beer also Available
Ithaca Beer (Varies by Season)
Wagner Valley Beer (Varies by Season)
Peroni
Saint Pauli Girl NA
Other Beers/ Wines available upon Request
*If you choose 1 red, 2 white and 1 Sparkling package you will receive house Prosecco and Champagne Toast for guests is included*
Requires Initial purchase of Wine or Beer & Wine Package
Add a Spirits Package to your beer & wine bar!
Spirits package: Choice of 1 spirit from Each Category.
Vodka: Reyka, Kettle One, Grey Goose.
Gin: Hendrix, Bombay Sapphire.
Tequila: Gran Centenario, Milagro.
Bourbon/Whiskey: Fistful Bourbon, High West, Makers Mark
Rum: Bacardi Light, Flor De Cana.
Scotch: Monkey Shoulder, Johnny Walker Red
Assorted sodas and juices
$10 per Person
1 Hour-
$10 per Person
$11 per Person
2 Hours-
$11 per Person
$12 per Person
3 Hours-
$12 per Person
$13 per Person
4 Hours-
$13 per Person
$14 per Person
5 Hours
$14 per Person
Signature Drinks
+ $4 per person
Whether you have a cocktail in mind or you would like a one created for you, signature cocktails are a fun and delicious way to add a personal touch to your cocktail hour. Our staff can welcome your guests with your drink for choice starting at.
+ $4 per person
$60 per gallon
Custom punch or Sangria
$60 per gallon
Specialty glassware is additional. Signature drinks are available during cocktail hour only.
Cash & Consumption Bars
If an open bar package is not the right for your event, we’re happy to set up a cash or consumption bar for your guests. Personalized options are not available with cash or consumption bars.
$350-$500 per bar
Set Up Fee:
$350-$500 per bar
Drink Prices:
$6
Beer
$6
$7
Wine
$7
$7
Spirits
$7
Pre Purchase Set Number of Beer & Wine
If the cash or consumption bar is too much. You can order a certain number of beer and wine for your bar. We will only bring amounts of beer and wine purchased!
Beverage Service Enhancements
Whiskey & Scotch Tasting Station
Limited to an hour and a half of service
Pricing Includes one bottle of each of the following, rocks and snifter glassware
Bulleit Bourbon, Knob Creek Bourbon Whiskey, J&B Blended Scotch, Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch Whiskey, Macallan 12 Year Scotch.
$1200
$1200
After-Dinner Package
Available at the bar or as a standalone station, these after dinner selections offer the perfect night-cap.
Pricing Includes one bottle of the following:
Assorted Amaros, Grappas, Home Made Limoncello & Orangecello, Sambuca
$1200
$1200
Bar Policies
No outside alcohol may be brought onto the property!!! All outside alcohol is prohibited and is subject to confiscation. As a licensed premise, Gola Osteria is required to request proper identification of any persons of questionable age and refuse alcoholic beverages to any person underage or, in our judgement, appears to be intoxicated. Gola Osteria does not serve alcoholic shots or any alcoholic beverage with more than two alcoholic components.
Menus
This is a sampling of our current wedding packages and menus and serves as a guideline only. Please keep in mind that we can also develop custom menus and packages based on your budget.
Deposit, Payments & Cancellations
$500.00 deposit will be required. Additional payments will be due six months and three months prior to your reception. These payments will be equal to 25% of the remaining total balance due.
A non-refundable deposit equal to 10% of the total balance due for the event is required when you book your event. If there is no set cost at the time of contract signing, a minimum
If the Client needs to cancel the event, Client must provide written notice to Caterer along with any required cancellation fee described in this Catering Contract, to effect cancellation.
$500.00 deposit will be required. Additional payments will be due six months and three months prior to your reception. These payments will be equal to 25% of the remaining total balance due.
Client understands that upon entering into this Contract, Caterer is committing time and resources to this Event and thus cancellation would result in lost income and lost business opportunities in an amount hard to precisely calculate. Therefore, the following cancellation limitations will apply. If Client requests cancellation of this Contract 90 days or more before the Event, Caterer shall be entitled to ten percent of the Estimated Total Cost. If Client requests cancellation 45-89 days before the Event, Caterer shall be entitled to twenty percent of the Estimated Total Costs. If Client requests cancellation 31-44 days before the Event, Caterer shall be entitled to twenty five percent. After 30 days in advance of the Event, Caterer shall be entitled to 100 percent of the Estimated Total Cost.
The Client’s deposit will be credited against the cancellation fees owed. Any balance will be payable upon the notice of cancellation.
Event Planning Schedule
Menu selection and planning can begin at any time, however the six months prior to your reception is recommended. Before this time, all package information and pricing is subject to change. All vendor arrangements should be finalized no later than two months prior to your event. Your finalized proposal detailing your menu and beverage choices, linen selections, timeline etc.… is due thirty (30) days prior to your event. Your guaranteed guest count is due two weeks before the event, at which time your final invoice will be generated and laid out for signature. Should your actual guest count exceed your guaranteed guest count, you will receive an additional invoice at the conclusion of your event, with payment due immediately. A 5% surcharge will be applied to all invoices with an outstanding balance following the event date.
Event Timing
All receptions are limited to five hours of service time. An additional hour for clean-up and collection of your personal items included in your overall balance. We will need access to your event site for set-up and or decoration purposes at least 2 hours prior to the event start. Additional hours for set up or clean-up purposes are subject to additional staffing charges.
Decorations & Setup
Gola Osteria Staff would be glad to assist in the set up and take down of additional décor. All decoration require prior approval. Please contact the vendor regarding specific décor this is not permitted at your specific venue. Extensive and tedious décor will result in additional staffing fees, as most venues have a limited time vendors and guests are allowed access. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS/DECORATIONS MUST BE COLLECTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT. Setup and tear down of any events needs to be completed within the contracted time period.
Insurance and Indemnification
Caterer has, or will obtain, general liability insurance relating to Caterer’s services at the Event. However, Client will indemnify and hold harmless Caterer for any damage, theft, or loss of Caterer’s property occurring at the event, causes by any of Client’s guests.
“We cannot express how happy we were with the party last weekend. Everything was perfect, truly magical. Lovisa and your staff were delightful, accommodating, and efficient. The meal went at just the right pace. We never felt rushed but had enough time to get excited about what was to come. The menu was perfect and the food was absolutely delicious. Every course was a home run! We have actually received numerous thank you notes this week telling us that it was the most memorable party they’ve been to. Needless to say, Dylan and Allison, our guests of honor, were thrilled.
Thank you for an unforgettable celebration.
”
New Park Ithaca