When you’re planning an event in New York City and looking for exceptional Italian cuisine, look no further than East 48th Street. Nestled right here, E. 48th Street Market offers a delightful array of Italian platters, entrees, and more, perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a corporate luncheon, a family celebration, or a casual get-together, our authentic Italian flavors and convenient catering services will make your event a delicious success.
At E. 48th Street Market, we pride ourselves on preparing a wonderful selection of items for every taste and budget. From our meticulously arranged meat and cheese platters to hearty casseroles and fresh salads, we have everything you need to create a memorable culinary experience. Let us take the stress out of your event planning with our top-notch catering services right here on East 48th Street.
Exquisite Platters from East 48th Street Market
Our platters are a fantastic way to start any event, offering a variety of flavors and textures to please every palate. Prepared with the freshest ingredients and arranged with an eye for detail, these platters are a true highlight of E. 48th Street Market.
The Italian Platter
Experience the taste of Italy with The Italian platter. This delicious assortment features thinly sliced Italian meats, tastefully arranged to impress your guests. Enjoy the classic flavors of Genoa salami, capicola, prosciutto, and sopressata, complemented by creamy provolone cheese.
- Serves 8-12: $55
- Serves 15-20: $80
This platter is perfect as an appetizer or as part of a larger Italian feast. The quality meats and cheeses showcase the authentic Italian deli experience you can expect from E. 48th Street Market.
Antipasto Platter
Start your meal the traditional Italian way with our Antipasto platter. This vibrant and flavorful platter is packed with Genoa salami, capicolo, mortadella, and Italian peppered ham, offering a diverse range of Italian deli meats. Alongside these meats, you’ll find provolone cheese, giardiniera, mixed olives, pepperoncini, and roasted peppers, creating a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and briny flavors.
- Serves 8-12: $65
- Serves 15-20: $82
The Antipasto platter is a crowd-pleasing choice, perfect for setting a festive and welcoming tone for your event. It’s a testament to the quality and variety available at E. 48th Street Market on East 48th Street.
Panino Platter
For a lighter option, the Panino Platter is an excellent choice. Ideal as an appetizer, luncheon, or snack, this platter features a delicious variety of 20 individual cold-cut sandwiches. Each sandwich is made on our own fresh-baked Italian panino rolls and cut in halves for easy serving. Enjoy classic combinations like Genoa salami and provolone, Italian peppered ham and provolone, ham and swiss, and turkey with lettuce and tomato.
- Serves 13-20: $102
This platter is perfect for a more casual gathering or a business lunch. The fresh panino rolls and high-quality fillings exemplify the commitment to fresh, delicious food at E. 48th Street Market.
La Americana Platter
For those who enjoy classic American deli flavors, La Americana platter is a great option. This platter includes our choice roast beef, turkey breast, boiled ham, and American cheese, providing a familiar and satisfying selection.
- Serves 8-12: $55
- Serves 15-20: $80
This platter is a versatile choice, suitable for a variety of events and preferences. It demonstrates the range of offerings available at E. 48th Street Market, catering to both Italian and American tastes.
Vegetable and Relish Tray
Complement your meat platters or offer a delightful vegetarian option with our Vegetable and Relish Tray. This tray is great as a snack or side dish, featuring grilled zucchini, marinated artichokes, giardiniera, cracked olive salad, sweet pepper salad, eggplant caponata, and roasted peppers. The variety of textures and flavors makes this tray a refreshing and healthy addition to any event.
- Serves 8-12: $50
- Serves 15-20: $73
This vibrant and flavorful tray highlights the fresh produce and expertly prepared vegetable dishes available from E. 48th Street Market.
Fruit and Cheese Platter
For a touch of elegance and a lighter option, consider our Fruit and Cheese Platter. This platter features the full and delicate flavors of Asiago, provolone, and imported Swiss cheeses, arranged tastefully with seasonal fruits. Enjoy a colorful assortment of melons, grapes, kiwi, and strawberries (please note that a 3-day notice is required for this platter to ensure the freshest seasonal fruits).
- Serves 15-20: $85
This platter is a sophisticated and refreshing choice, perfect for desserts or as an elegant appetizer. The combination of fine cheeses and fresh fruits showcases the quality and attention to detail at E. 48th Street Market.
Convenient Boxed Lunches from E. 48th Street Market
For individual meals, our boxed lunches are a convenient and delicious option. Perfect for office lunches, meetings, or on-the-go meals, E. 48th Street Market offers two fantastic boxed lunch options:
Panini Box Lunch – $13.50
Enjoy a delicious panini on ciabatta roll with your choice of fillings:
- Italian Meats with provolone, lettuce & tomato
- Turkey with lettuce & tomato
- Ham & Swiss with lettuce & tomato
- Genoa Salami with provolone, lettuce & tomato
- Chicken Salad with lettuce & tomato
- Veggie: Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Ricotta, Basil and pesto
Each Panini Box Lunch also includes a side of Pasta Salad and a Butter Cookie for a complete and satisfying meal.
Hero Box Lunch – $16.50
For a heartier option, choose our Hero Box Lunch, featuring a substantial hero sandwich with your choice of fillings:
- Italian meats & Cheese with lettuce & tomato
- Grilled chicken & basil pesto, lettuce & tomato
- Ham & Swiss with lettuce & tomato
- Turkey with lettuce & tomato
- Grilled Portobello mushroom, mozzarella, roasted peppers and spinach
- Italian Tuna Salad, mayo, onion, lettuce & tomato
Each Hero Box Lunch comes with a side of Pasta Salad and a Brownie. You can also add chips for just $1.00 more. Condiments like mustard and mayo, along with a fork and napkin, are included on the side for your convenience.
Market’s Party Subs – Perfect for a Crowd
When you need to feed a larger group, our Party Subs are the answer. These impressive and flavorful subs are a guaranteed hit at any party.
3 FOOT HERO – $60.00 (Serves 15-20)
Our 3 FOOT HERO is a classic Italian sub, packed with Genoa Salami, Capicola, Mortadella, Provolone, Lettuce, Tomato, Oil and Vinegar. Please give us a 24-hour notice for this item to ensure freshness.
LOTTA MUFFALETTA – $57.00 (Serves 12-16)
For a taste of New Orleans with an Italian twist, try our LOTTA MUFFALETTA. This flavorful sub is loaded with Salami, Capicola, Mortadella, and Provolone, all smothered with our signature Olive Salad. 24-hour notice is required for this special item.
Assorted Sides, Soups, and Breads from Our East 48th Street Location
No Italian meal is complete without delicious sides, soups, and breads. E. 48th Street Market offers a variety of options to complement your platters and entrees.
Salads
Choose from our fresh and flavorful salads:
- Garden Salad
- Antipasto Salad
- Greek Salad
Soups
Warm up with our comforting homemade soups:
- Pasta Fagioli
- Chicken Noodle
- Italian Chili
Breads
Enjoy our assortment of homemade, traditional, crusty Italian breads made fresh daily. We also offer Focaccia, Garlic Bread, and our Market Special Holiday Item — Prosciutto Bread (when available).
Hearty Casseroles – Home-Cooked Goodness from E. 48th Street
For a satisfying and comforting main course, our casseroles are the perfect solution. When busy schedules collide with dinner time, E. 48th Street Market on E. 48th Street has just the solution! Pick up traditional home-cooked entrees, breads, salads, and desserts to turn dinner problems into pleasures.
- Tin Serves (6-8)
- Pan Serves (20-24)
Sicilian Lasagna
Our SICILIAN LASAGNA is a customer favorite, featuring multi-layers of fresh egg pasta sheets with a blend of Market’s Italian sausage, ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella, all layered with our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $56
- Pan: $99
Primavera Lasagna (Vegetarian)
For a vegetarian option, the PRIMAVERA LASAGNA is a delightful choice. It features multi-layers of fresh egg pasta sheets with zucchini, carrot, celery, spinach, and onion, blended with a delicate cream sauce and mozzarella, and topped with our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $56
- Pan: $99
Baked Ziti (Vegetarian)
BAKED ZITI is a classic comfort food, made with pasta baked with a blend of 3 cheeses: ricotta, mozzarella, and pecorino, all with our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $56
- Pan: $99
Eggplant Casserole (Vegetarian)
Our EGGPLANT CASSEROLE is a delicious multilayered dish (no pasta) with eggplant, a blend of light cream sauce and mozzarella, and our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $56
- Pan: $99
Sicilian Eggplant with Sausage
For a heartier eggplant dish, try our SICILIAN EGGPLANT WITH SAUSAGE. This multilayer eggplant casserole (no pasta) includes Market’s Italian sausage, ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella, all with our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $65
- Pan: $106
Stuffed Shells (Vegetarian)
STUFFED SHELLS are extra-large pasta shells filled with a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and pecorino, and baked in our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $52
- Pan: $97
Manicotti (Vegetarian)
MANICOTTI features delicate pasta stuffed with a blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and pecorino, and served with our homemade marinara sauce.
- Tin: $52
- Pan: $97
Sausage, Peppers and Onions
SAUSAGE, PEPPERS AND ONIONS is a flavorful and traditional dish, featuring Market’s homemade sausage sliced with green peppers and onions, seasoned with a light touch of marinara sauce.
- Tin: $58
- Pan: $105
Chicken Parmigiano
CHICKEN PARMIGIANO is a classic Italian-American favorite, featuring breaded chicken breast with our homemade marinara sauce, covered with mozzarella cheese.
- Tin: $62
- Pan: $134
Eggplant Parmigiano (Vegetarian)
EGGPLANT PARMIGIANO features layers of eggplant and our homemade marinara sauce, covered with melted mozzarella cheese.
- Tin: $57
- Pan: $105
Pasta Marinara (Vegetarian)
Keep it simple and delicious with PASTA MARINARA, spaghetti served with our homemade marinara sauce. Add a side to make it a complete meal.
- Tin: $45
- Pan: $85
Pasta Bolognese (Meat Sauce)
For meat lovers, PASTA BOLOGNESE features pasta with our rich and flavorful homemade Bolognese sauce. Add a side for a more substantial meal.
- Tin: $55
- Pan: $99
Catering Services on East 48th Street
E. 48th Street Market is proud to offer comprehensive catering services to make your event planning easy. We prepare a wonderful selection of items for every taste, every course, and every budget. Serving 10 or more? Call ahead to plan and make your event a complete success. Dinner with friends, family gatherings at the office, or at home… From tailgating to poker night, choose one of our famous platters, combined with entrees, side dishes, and desserts, and discover that you’ve hosted the perfect dinner party. Most platters can be made with as little as 2 hours notice. Inquire about “Special Requests.”
Image alt text: Elegant fruit and cheese platter featuring grapes, kiwi, strawberries, and assorted cheeses, perfect for catering events on East 48th Street.
Enhance Your Menu with Appetizers, Salads, Seafood, and More
In addition to our platters and casseroles, E. 48th Street Market offers a wide variety of appetizers, salads, pastas, entrees, vegetables, and desserts to complete your Italian feast.
Image alt text: Selection of Italian appetizers including bruschetta and stuffed peppers, ideal for parties catered by East 48th Street Market.
Appetizers
- Bruschetta con Pomodoro
- Bruschetta con Tartufata (Black Truffles)
- Pepperoni Arrosti and Mozzarella
- Frittata
- Stuffed Breads
- Antipasto Salad
- Chicken Wings – Baked
- Black Olive Pate
Pasta Salads
- Artichokes with creamy dressing
- Capri Salad
- Tortellini Salad
Vegetable Salads
- Homemade Panzanella
- Caponata
- Eggplant Salad
- Fagioli con Patate
- Eggplant al Forno
- Marinated Artichoke Hearts
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Giardiniera Salad
- Cracked Green Olive Salad
Seafood Salads
- Calamari Salad
- Scungilli Salad
- Frutti di Mare Salad
Pastas
- Baked Ziti
- Rotolo
- Manicotti
- Cavatelli Pasta with Broccoli
- Penne Amatriciana
- Stuffed Shells Cheese
Lasagna
- Lasagna made with Market’s own fresh pasta sheets
- Primavera Lasagna
- Sicilian Eggplant with Sausage Lasagna
- Siciliano Lasagna
- Eggplant Casseroles (No meat)
Entrees
- Scungilli Fra Diavolo
- Calamari Fra Diavolo
- Shrimp Parmigiano
- Chicken Parmigiano
- Eggplant Parmigiano
- Chicken Cacciatore
- Sausage Peppers and Onions
- Stuffed Breast of Chicken
- Chicken Marsala
- Shrimp Scampi
- Stuffed Pork Roast
- Eggplant Rollettes (Rollantini Di Melanzane)
Vegetables
- Verdura
- Broccoli Al Forno
- Broccoli Rabe
- Roasted Potato with Rosemary
- Fritto Misto
Market’s Garden Salad
Our fresh and crisp MARKET’S GARDEN SALAD includes Field Greens, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumbers, Carrots, with our Special Vinaigrette Dressing, and Italian Croutons.
Desserts
Indulge in our delicious Italian desserts:
- Sheet Cakes
- Italian Rum Cake
- Cannoli
- Chocolate Mousse
- Ricotta Pie
- Sfogliatelle
- Tiramisu
- NY Cheese Cake
- Fudge Brownie
- Italian Cookie Trays
- Tri-Color Neopolitan
- Panna Cotta
- Zeppole
- Biscotti
- Ricotta Cheese Cake
Select an Italian Wine to Complement Your Meal
Enhance your Italian dining experience with a bottle of Italian wine. We have over 140 selections of wine on hand, including cellar wines, to perfectly pair with your meal. Ask about volume discounts for larger orders.
Delivery Service from E. 48th Street Market
E. 48th Street Market takes pride in offering a convenient delivery service that brings our delicious food directly to your table, ready to serve, hot or cold. (Please give us a minimum of 2 days of notice on all deliveries).
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We thank you for your business.
Visit E. 48th Street Market on East 48th Street today to plan your next event or simply pick up a delicious meal. For catering orders or special requests, please call ahead. We look forward to serving you authentic Italian cuisine right here in New York City!
