Business Details
Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza Catering in Onondaga County, NY
At Via Napoli Express, we bring the authentic flavors of Naples, Italy to your doorstep through our wood-fired pizza catering. Founded by Michael Affinito, a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America and former extern at Mario Batali's Otto Enoteca, our business combines centuries-old Neapolitan techniques with modern convenience. Our state-of-the-art food truck features a handcrafted Italian wood-fired oven that bakes pizzas in just 90 seconds, preserving the crisp crust and fresh ingredients that define true Neapolitan cuisine.With over a decade of culinary expertise and a passion for creating unforgettable events, we specialize in on-site catering for parties, celebrations, and gatherings across Onondaga County. Our menu offers traditional and specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, salads, and customizable options, all prepared using locally sourced ingredients. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional quality, personalized service, and the joy of authentic Italian dining to every event we serve.
Services
Wood-fired pizza
Catering service
Buffet style
Pasta dishes
Salads
Highlights and features
- We offer 90-second wood-fired pizzas using authentic Italian ovens
- Our owner graduated from The Culinary Institute of America
- We provide customizable catering packages starting at $17 per person
- Our menu features traditional Neapolitan recipes with fresh local ingredients
- We operate a state-of-the-art food truck with Italian craftsmanship
What people say
Authentic Neapolitan pizza
Fresh ingredients
Exceptional catering service
90-second baking
Customizable menus
Services
Wood-fired pizza
Our wood-fired pizzas are baked in 90 seconds using authentic Italian ovens and traditional Neapolitan techniques. We use fresh, locally sourced ingredients and handcrafted dough to create the perfect balance of crispy crust and melted toppings. This service brings the authentic flavors of Naples directly to your event with our mobile catering truck.
Catering service
We provide on-site catering for events of all sizes using our state-of-the-art food truck equipped with an authentic Italian wood-fired oven. Our customizable packages start at $17 per person and include traditional pizzas, specialty options, pasta dishes, and salads prepared fresh at your location.
Buffet style
Our buffet-style service offers a variety of freshly made pizzas from our wood-fired oven, along with pasta dishes and salads. This service option allows guests to enjoy multiple selections while maintaining the authentic Neapolitan pizza experience at events across Onondaga County.
Pasta dishes
We prepare traditional Italian pasta dishes using fresh ingredients and authentic recipes. These dishes complement our wood-fired pizzas and provide additional menu options for events, showcasing the full range of Italian cuisine from our mobile catering kitchen.
Salads
Our Italian-style salads feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients prepared with traditional dressings and presentation. These light options balance our wood-fired pizzas and pasta dishes, offering a complete Italian dining experience at any event location.
People
Michael Affinito
Owner
Owner of Via Napoli Express with over a decade of culinary expertise. Graduated from The Culinary Institute of America, trained at Mario Batali's Otto Enoteca, and studied Neapolitan pizza techniques in Italy. Brings authentic Italian cuisine through innovative food truck catering.
Questions
What areas do you cater to?
We provide on-site catering throughout Onondaga County, NY with our mobile wood-fired pizza truck.
What menu options are available?
Our menu features traditional and specialty pizzas, pasta dishes, salads, and custom requests made in our wood-fired oven.
How do I book your catering service?
Contact us with your event details and we'll provide a custom quote for our wood-fired pizza catering service.
What makes your pizza authentic?
We use a genuine Italian wood-fired oven and traditional Neapolitan techniques passed down from master pizzaiolos in Naples.
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