Business Details
Award-Winning Catering & Event Planning Services
At Franco Vitella Catered Affairs, we combine culinary artistry with decades of experience to create unforgettable events. Chef Franco Vitella, whose career began in his family's Milanese restaurant at age eight, infuses his Italian heritage with creative innovation to craft menus that transcend ordinary catering. Our team, led by Ally Vitellaa former award-winning TV and film producerspecializes in transforming visions into immersive experiences through trendsetting food presentations and meticulous event coordination. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and personalized service, we cater weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings ranging from intimate celebrations to large-scale galas.Our family-run ethos ensures every client receives empathetic, hands-on attention, while our relationships with top production partners enable seamless execution of logistically complex events. Recognized as 'Most Creative Caterer' by the ILEA Gala Awards, we prioritize client collaboration, from initial concept to final execution, ensuring every detail aligns with your unique vision. Whether reimagining a Lower East Side theme or designing avant-garde food stations, our commitment to excellence has established us as a trusted leader in New York's catering industry.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Drop-Off Menus
Vegan Wedding Menus
Event Planning
Food Stations
Hors D'oeuvres
Buffet Dinners
Bar Mitzvah Catering
Holiday Catering
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of culinary expertise rooted in Italian tradition with modern innovation.
- Our team includes a former TV/film producer for creative event execution.
- We provide personalized menu design tailored to your vision and budget.
- We maintain partnerships with top production companies and stylists.
- Our family-run business prioritizes empathetic, client-focused service.
Associations and certifications
- ILEA Gala Awards
Services
Wedding Catering
We specialize in crafting bespoke wedding menus that reflect your unique story. From family-style receptions to vegan options, our team ensures every detail aligns with your vision. Our family-run approach provides empathetic support from engagement to ceremony day, creating emotionally resonant experiences that unite families through exceptional cuisine.
Corporate Events
Our corporate catering combines creative presentation with logistical precision. Led by Ally Vitella's production expertise, we design interactive food stations and elegant buffets that enhance brand messaging. From launch parties to galas, we collaborate with clients to create memorable networking environments through innovative culinary concepts and seamless execution.
Event Planning
We offer full-service event planning from concept to completion. Our team develops themes, coordinates vendors, and manages timelines to ensure stress-free execution. With relationships across top production companies, we bring creative visions to life through immersive environments that exceed client expectations for weddings, festivals, and private celebrations.
Vegan Wedding Menus
Our vegan menus showcase Chef Franco's ability to elevate plant-based ingredients into gourmet experiences. We create seasonally inspired dishes that satisfy diverse dietary preferences without compromising flavor or presentation. These menus cater to modern couples seeking inclusive, health-conscious culinary experiences for their wedding guests.
Food Stations
We design custom food stations that engage guests through sensory experiences. From ceiling-suspended displays to themed environments like recreated donut shops, our stations blend theatricality with gourmet cuisine. These installations create talking points while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service efficiency.
People
Franco Vitella
Chef & Owner
Chef Franco began his culinary journey at age eight in his family's Milanese restaurant. He merges Italian tradition with artistic innovation, creating menus that have earned industry recognition. His leadership emphasizes family values and client collaboration.
Ally Vitella
Creative Director
Ally Vitella, a former TV/film producer, oversees event design. Her background in visual storytelling shapes the company's innovative approach to event production, ensuring each client's vision becomes a memorable reality through creative coordination.
Christine
Sales Manager
Christine specializes in wedding coordination and corporate client relations. With expertise in creative event design, she provides personalized support throughout the planning process, ensuring seamless execution of clients' goals for their special occasions.
Diana
Business Manager
Diana manages operational logistics and staffing for events across multiple locations. Her administrative leadership ensures efficient coordination between kitchen operations, event teams, and client service departments to maintain consistent quality standards.
Questions
What types of events do you cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, bar mitzvahs, holiday parties, festivals, and private celebrations ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer vegan, vegetarian, and other specialty menus tailored to guests' dietary needs while maintaining culinary excellence and presentation.
Do you provide full event planning services?
Yes, our team offers comprehensive planning from concept development to execution, including theme design, vendor coordination, and logistical management.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New Jersey and New York City, with the capability to accommodate events in surrounding regions.
How do you personalize events?
We collaborate closely with clients to understand their vision, creating custom menus, themed environments, and unique food presentations that reflect their personal or brand story.
Are your services available for smaller events?
Yes, we cater events of all sizes, from intimate dinners to large weddings, maintaining the same attention to detail regardless of scale.
