Catering Information

Tony Pazzo Italian Ristorante

  • We can accommodate up to 50 guests seated and 100 standing upstairs
  • The main floor can accommodate 80 seated and 150 standing
  • NO room charge – Food and beverage minimums required.
  • Our Chef creates delicious menus with buffet food options, all planned with you beforehand,
    prepared freshly for your group.
  • Large, spacious private bar available for Individual or Host bar options with dedicated bartender
    and your choice of brand offerings. No attendant fee.
  • Friendly, efficient and professional staff.
  • Private handicap accessible bathrooms. Elevator access for next level!!
  • Modern electronics with Wi-Fi, impressive sound system and Pandora available for background
    music.
  • We also have cordless microphone (2) and an easel (floor and table top) for your use.
  • Big screen TV for presentations, slideshows and/or videos (Please provide laptop and HDMI cable)
  • Additional Covid cleaning and protocols are always in place.
  • Ample space for DJs and bands. All entertainment must be secured and booked by Host.
  • Plenty of parking near premises
  • Easy handicap access… elevator available if needed!
  • Tables and chairs are provided. Tables are 5, 6 and 8 ft rectangles
  • We also have 10 high top round tables. We will help coordinate your seating plan!
  • Decorations – as you like!! Please NO confetti style adornments, or any decorations causing excessive
    clean up.
  • NO date or time reserved without a nonrefundable deposit of $200.00 which will be applied to
    your final bill.
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  • Tony Pazzo in Mt. Airy has an excellent winelist and full bar.

Food & Beverage Minimums

Tony Pazzo does not require a rental fee for the use of our Private room or Main Dining Room However, a food and beverage minimum is required for all scheduled events We base this minimum on the time and day of the week (see below). Minimums are subject to change without notice.

If the agreed upon minimum is not met during an event, an open charge for the remaining amount will be added to the bill. The food and beverage minimum does not include Maryland Sales Tax of 6% for food, 9% for alcohol and 6% for gratuity tax. Additionally 22% will be added as gratuity for the catering staff. There is no attendant fee unless a carving/ pasta station is requested

We are closed on MONDAY

LUNCH EVENTS Minimums: Party times 2-3 hours
Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-3:00 $400.00
Friday-Sunday 11:00- 3:00 $600.00

DINNER EVENTS Minimums: Party Time 3-4 hours
Tuesday-Thursday 5:00-9:00 $600.00
Friday 6:00-10:00 $1000.00 Saturday 6:00-10:00 $1500.00
Sunday 4:00-8:00 $600.00

BAR SERVICE:
Host Bar – Host pays for all alcoholic beverages ordered by their guests by consumption on one check. Specialty drinks are welcome. Taxes and gratuity will be added automatically at the same rates as above.

Cash Bar – Guests pay cash or run checks as they order. Taxes and gratuity will be added automatically at the same rates as above.

Bar service typically runs until 30 minutes before the end of the event. We will work with you to have your group’s preferences on hand. All Maryland State liquor service laws are in place in the Private dining room and the Main room, even when the Party is considered “Private”. Any guest or host not in compliance with normal SOP of Kelsey’s restaurant liquor service will be asked to comply. No outside alcohol or beverages or containers will be permitted. Any fee or minimum will be applied, with no recourse, if compliance does not occur.

RESERVATION: Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. A credit card must be provided to comply with the cancellation policy as described below. The deposit is a NON REFUNDABLE $200. It will apply to the final bill.

CANCELLATION: If an event is canceled within two weeks of the event date, the ENTIRE food and beverage minimum will be charged.

SET UP: We allow for 1 hour to set up /decorate then a 2.5 to 3.5 hour “party time” and clean up. More time may be available for an additional fee.

Appetizers & Shareables

Priced to serve 25 guests – Items are ala carte.
They are designed to be served in addition to Luncheon or Dinner Buffet, or can be used to create a custom menu!

  • Cheese Display Basic (Brie, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss and Colby Jack,Olives, and Pepperoni, Dijon Mustard) $175.00
  • Charcuterie Next Level 3 meats, assorted cheese cherries nuts and fruit $250.00
  • Cold Vegetable and Dip Display $150.00
  • Bruschetta 30 pieces $75.00
  • Stuffed Mushrooms 30 pieces Seafood $ 125.00 Blue Cheese $ 75.00
  • Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus (30 pieces) $80
  • Tomato Mozzarella and Basil Skewers (30 pieces) (V) $60
  • Seared Cauliflower tossed in citrus and seared with a lime Sirracha sauce $60
  • Spanakopita (4o pieces) $75.00
  • Brussels in Bacon Jam Fried and tossed in our famous house made bacon jam or sweet chili sauce $100
  • Brie in Puff Pastry Baked and served with seasonal chutney and crostini $150.00
  • Cocktail Meatballs in Marinara (80 pieces) $95.00
  • Roasted Polenta 30 pieces $50.00
  • Baked Figs w/ Pancetta and goat cheese 30 pieces $ 125.00
  • Mini Quiche Assortment (5o pieces) $75
  • Baked Bone-In Chicken Wings (50 pieces) $150.00
    • Sauces for your wings: Buffalo, BBQ, Honey Old Bay & Spiced Garlic
    • Celery, bleu cheese and ranch dipping sauces
  • Traditional Shrimp Cocktail (50 pieces) $125
  • Shrimp Oreganata over creamy polenta 50 pieces $175.00
  • Dips with focaccia and flatbread
    • Crab Dip $250.00
    • Spinach and Artichoke Dip $175.00 (V)

Lunch Buffet

Available 11am – 3pm
Entree portions are 4-5oz of each protein per guest
2 Entrees – $33/person
3 Entrees – $36/person
2 Side Choices
Included: Iced Tea, Lemonade, Sodas

Dinner Buffet

Available Anytime
Entree Portions are 5-6oz each protein per guest.
2 Entrees – $42
3 Entrees – $47
House Salad or Caesar Salad
2 Side Choices
Dinner Rolls & Butter /
Endless non alcoholic beverages Coffee, Hot Tea, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Soda

Buffet Entree Choices

Pasta/Vegetarian/GF/Vegan

  • Cavatappi
  • Corkscrew pasta tossed with one sauce
    • Pesto, Alfredo, Rosa( alfredo and marinara combined) , or Marinara (choose one)
  • Herbed Pasta (V)
  • Fresh pasta with boursin cheese spinach and roasted tomatoes
  • Tortellini New Orleans (V)
  • Cheese filled tortellini tossed in a Cajun cream sauce with mushrooms green and red peppers
  • Pasta Bolognese
  • Roasted Vegetable Cavatappi
  • Eggplant Parmesan

Seafood

  • Roasted Branzino Filet
  • Salmon in Dill Cream
  • Salmon Brusetta Chef’s Catch
  • Shrimp Scampi (3 shrimp per guest) Organata
  • Baked Cod

Beef

  • Filet of Beef a delicious cut marinated seared and finished to medium add a sauce !
  • Red Wine Demi Glaze/ Marsala wine and mushrooms /Blacked w/ blue cheese
  • Italian Meatballs… A homemade treat !
  • Veal Parmesan

Poultry & More

  • Chicken Marsala …lightly breaded with roasted mushrooms and a marsalas wine sauce
  • Chicken Piccata …lightly breaded with capers and lemon and white wine
  • Grilled Caprese Chicken …fresh mozzarella and tomatoes in a light lemon and chicken broth
  • Chicken Parmesan… lightly breaded with fresh marinara and provolone and mozzarella
  • Hot Sausage with Broccoli Rabe
  • Pork Tenderloin w/ seasonal chutney
  • Roasted Pork Loin with balsamic and figs

Sides

  • Risotto, Pasta with choice of sauce, Red Bliss Potato, Mashed Potatoes, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Brussels sprouts in Bacon Jam, Steamed Broccoli, Broccoli Rabe, Sauteed Green Beans, Roasted Asparagus Cauliflower Roasted, or Rice style

Build your own menu

Sliders: Minimum 30 pieces each type price per piece GF rolls or wraps available

  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap $7.50
  • Filet of beef with Boursin cheese 9.00
  • Filet of beef w/ Brie $9.00
  • Shrimp Salad Display 5 lbs w/ rolls $175.00
  • Chicken Salad Display 5lbs w/ rolls $150.00
  • Veggie Powerhouse Wrap $6.00
  • Meatball Sub $7.00
  • Italian Cold Cut $9.00
  • Chicken Pesto Panni $7.50
  • Portabella $6.50

Sides/Salads: for 30

  • Polenta
  • Potato Salad $150.00
  • Pasta Salad w/ vegetables $150.00
  • Pasta salad with Shrimp $175.00
  • Cucumber tomato and Onion Salad $75.00
  • House Salad $180.00
  • Caesar Salad $180.00
  • Fruit Display $125.00
  • Fresh Vegetable $90.00
  • Brussels w/ bacon jam $120.00
  • Seared Cauliflower $90.00

Desserts/Cakes

Assortment of Cookies & Brownies $5.50

Assortment of Mini Cheesecakes, Cookies, Brownies & Cream Puffs. $6.50 per guest

Cup Cakes: must be ordered in quantiles of 6 per flavor (Vanilla Bean, Red Velvet, Chocolate, Carrot, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Pumpkin, Lemon, Funfetti, Iced with Buttercream) $48. Per dz.

Smith Island Cake – The State Cake of Maryland! Yellow Cake with Fudge Filling.10” round $ 75.00

Sheet Cakes:
Vanilla, Chocolate, Red Velvet
Iced with Buttercream
¼ Sheet cake to feed 25 $100.00
1/2 Sheet to feed 50 $200.00
Full Sheet to feed 100 $400.00

OTHER TREATS by the piece
Vanilla ice Cream Sundae $5.00
Bread Pudding – $8.00
Mini Cheesecakes – $6 Chocolate Obsession GF $8.
Any other outside dessert, there will be a ONE TIME $25.00 plate fee to bring in.