Authentic Italian Catering in Newport Beach
Bring the flavors of coastal Italy to your next event with Il Farro’s premium catering services. Located steps from the Newport Beach Pier, Il Farro specializes in handcrafted Italian dishes made from fresh, high-quality ingredients—including our signature farro pastas, seafood specialties, organic pizzas, and classic favorites. Whether you’re hosting a corporate lunch, family celebration, holiday gathering, or beachfront event, our catering menu is designed to deliver vibrant, restaurant-quality Italian cuisine that your guests will remember. With options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners, Il Farro ensures every guest feels welcomed and cared for.
Our catering team works closely with you to craft a custom menu that fits your event size, dietary needs, and personal preferences. From large trays of handmade pasta to beautifully prepared seafood dishes, appetizers, salads, and house-made desserts, every item is prepared with the same attention to flavor and authenticity as our in-house dining. Il Farro Catering provides flexible portions, timely service, and the distinctive taste of Southern Italian cooking—making it the perfect choice for events throughout Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, and the greater Orange County area. Let us help you create a seamless, delicious experience from beginning to end.
SMALL TRAY SERVES 8-10 | LARGE TRAY SERVES 16-20
Appetizers
Romaine lettuce, Parmigiano, and house croutons with a Caesar dressing.
Farro Feta
Mixed greens, farro, tomatoes, cucumbers, sun dried tomatoes, olives, and feta.
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomatoes, carrots, red onions, and cucumbers with a balsamic dressing.
Cream-filled mozzarella, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, arugula.
Sauteed Manilla clams and mussels, tomatoes, garlic, white wine.
Thin slices of raw filet topped with arugula, capers, shaved parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon.
Bruschetta
100% organic Italian toasted ciabatta bread, fresh chopped tomatoes, basil, garlic, extra virgin olive oil.
Fried calamari with marinara sauce on the side.
Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with fresh sliced tomato, basil, balsamic, olive oil.
Saffron rice balls stuffed with ragu, peas, cheese, breaded & fried.
Marinara, parmesan, basil, crostini, 50/50 pork & beef.
French Fries
Crispy french fries, salted to perfection.
House Bread
100% organic Italian ciabatta bread, served with extra virgin olive oil infused with garlic & red pepper, mildly spicy.
SMALL TRAY SERVES 8-10 | LARGE TRAY SERVES 16-20
Pasta
A new trend in pasta, light potato dumpling filled with baked pumpkin in a butter sage sauce with a touch of cream.
Sorrentina
Potato dumpling, fresh chopped tomatoes, marinara, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil.
Four cheese tortellini with ham, peas, cream, Parmigiano cheese.
Fresh homemade hand cut long noodles, with ground meat Ragu tomato basil, ham, mushrooms.
Best seller! Handmade ravioli, filled with lobster and crab, served with shrimps in a vodka sauce.
Homemade fresh pasta sheets with meat sauce, béchamel sauce, fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese from Italy.
Fresh tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
Fresh Black and New Zealand mussels, Manila clams, calamari, tiger shrimp, garlic, spicy tomato sauce.
Spiral pasta, chicken, mushrooms, garlic, pink sauce.
Spaghetti pasta with our authentic Bolognese meat sauce.
Fettuccine with basil pesto sauce.
Add chicken | Add shrimpFettuccine with alfredo sauce.
Add chicken | Add shrimp
15-20 person per full tray
Farro Ancient Grain
Grilled salmon, lemon, butter, garlic, farro, seasonal vegetables.
Farro ancient grain with tiger shrimp, garlic, shallots, and asparagus in a saffron sauce.
Farro ancient grain with seasonal vegetables served in a creamy pink tomato sauce.
Farro ancient grain with spicy Calabrian nduja, Italian sausage, housemade marinara.
Farro ancient grain with tiger shrimp, New Zealand mussels, Manila clams, and light tomato sauce.
SMALL TRAY SERVES 8-10 LARGE TRAY SERVES 16-20
Entrées
Eggplant Parm
A classic! Baked & fried eggplant, layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella & Parmigiano cheese, served with spaghetti marinara.
Grilled ribeye steak, fresh herbs. Served with a side of french fries.
Cioppino seafood stew with salmon, mussels, clams, calamari, tiger shrimp, garlic, spicy tomato sauce.
Chicken breast, marsala wine, mushrooms, garlic, and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken breast, lemon, butter, capers, garlic, seasonal vegetables.
Pizzas Are Normal Sized, Please Call the Restaurant Directly For Oversized Trays
Catering Pizza
Premium pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, red onion, mozzarella, fresh cilantro.
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pineapple, ham.
Tomato sauce, fior di latte, parsley, spicy soppressata salami, nduja calabrian chili, hot honey drizzle.
Tomato sauce, prosciutto, burrata, sliced parmigiano.
Tomato, mozzarella, cooked ham, meat ball, pepperoni, Italian sausages.
Tomato sauce, flor di latte, fresh basil.
