At Vallebona, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver a bespoke service. Every dish is hand prepared in-house using only the finest ingredients, and can either be delivered to your door by one of the team or collected from our warehouse at a time of your choosing. Below, you will see a sample menu followed by our full offering. We hope these inspire you when creating your perfect party menu.
VALLEBONA CATERING
A SAMPLE MENU
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ANTIPASTO
Prosciutto Toscano, finocchiona Piccante and Lonza with wild olives, sundried tomatoes, crema di pecorino and grissini with rosemary
PRIMO
Capunti with pumpkin, roasted pine nuts, pancetta and sage & burrata
SECONDO
Roasted porchetta rolled with fennel seed and herbs, with crispy crackling
VEGETALI
Braised borlotti beans with rosemary & pancetta
INSALATE
Broad beans, peas and ricotta with fresh mint & pesto Genovese
Caramelised onion frittata
FORMAGGIO
Pecorino Sardo, Gorgonzola Dolce and Taleggio served with fig marmalade,
roasted Alba hazelnuts & dried pear
DOLCE
Almond cantucci with chilled Vin Santo
ANTIPASTI
SELEZIONE SALUMI
We hand select from our extensive range of artisanal cured meats, a spread to best suit your menu. From classic cuts, to more unique finds, let us know your preferences or leave it to us and we’ll create an incredible assortment to kick-start your
evening in the best way possible!
Toscana: Prosciutto, Finocchiona, truffle salame, lardo di Colonnata
Sardegna: salsiccia, lamb prosciutto, lonza, salame Sardo
Alto Adige: speck, manzo Tirolese, porchetta, venison salame
Non Pork: manzo Tirolese, beef salame, lamb salame and prosciutto
Our salumi is accompanied by a selection of antipasto grown in the Italian countryside; wild olives from Calabria, sundried tomatoes in fennel seeds, artichokes and wild thistle stems from Sardinia. For something extra-special, indulge in our moreish crema di pecorino, paired perfectly with our music paper bread.
PRIMI
GRAGNANO PASTA
The world’s best pasta is made in Gragnano, near the famous city of Naples. Here the pasta is slowly air-dried to retain its texture and flavour. The result is a pasta which is perfectly al dente every time!
We pair our authentic Gragnano pasta with fresh ingredients to create delicious pasta dishes which please every crowd.
Orecchiette with broccoli and pecorino Sardo
Fregola with Tuscan fennel sausage, sundried tomato, artichokes & pecorino
Troffie with pesto Genovese, Potato & French beans
Ravioli alla Matriciana with pancetta & tomato sauce
Culugiones with mint, tomato sauce & pecorino
Capunti with pumpkin, pine nuts, rosemary, pancetta, sage & burrata
insalate
Fresh and full of flavour, our salads are designed with fresh vegetables and super high quality Italian ingredients. Finished with Sardinian extra virgin olive oil and Sicilian sea salt.
ITALIAN
* Minted peas, broad beans & smoked ricotta
* Roasted zucchini , aubergine, peppers, pesto & mint
* Datterino tomato, burrata, oregano with Sardinian extra virgin olive oil
JAPANESE
French beans, nesashi miso, roasted sesame seeds & four-year-old Shodoshima soy
FRITTATA
Mounds of beautifully caramelised vegetables, bound together with free range egg and lots of cheese. Our frittatas make a delightful edition to any dinner table.
* Onion & Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
* Zucchini, basil & marjoram
* Peas, pecorino, basil, flat parsley & marjoram
vegetali
With authentic Italian recipes passed down to Stefano from his mother, our hearty veggie dishes can be enjoyed on their own or as a side.
We use only the highest quality, fresh vegetables and pair them with artisan cheeses and fresh herbs
REHEAT AND SERVE
* Polenta with Gorgonzola Dolce DOP
* Potato gratin with Taleggio DOP & Puzzone di Moena
* Braised borlotti beans with pancetta & rosemary
* Lentils with sundried tomato & ricotta
* Stuffed zuchini boats
* Sweet peppers in tomato & basil sauce
PUFF PASTRY TARTS
* Zucchini, basil & marjoram
* Aubergine, red onion & Gorgonzola Naturale
* Garden peas & Taleggio DOP with basil, flat leaf parsley & marjoram
secondi
For something more substantial, choose from one of our incredible mains.
From crunchy crackling on moist porchetta to crispy, fragrant Karaage with yuzu mayo, each dish is made at Vallebona with love, for your complete enjoyment.
PORCHETTA
A classic Norcian roast pork recipe, with super-crisp crackling that melts in your mouth. The incredibly rich and moist meat is seasoned with fennel seeds and herbs then slowly cooked to perfection every time!
KARAAGE WITH YUZU KOSHO MAYONNAISE
Naoko’s secret recipe of crispy fried, Japanese-style chicken served with a yuzu kosho mayo. First we marinate boneless chicken thighs overnight, then toss them in potato starch for a light, crispy batter. A real show-stopper!
formaggio
This journey starts in our Wimbledon Warehouse walk-in cheese maturation room, scouting out our most perfectly-ripe cheeses.
We’ll choose a range of top quality cheeses in prime condition to compliment your menu. Of course, if you’d like something specific to be included, just let us know!
PIEMONTE SELECTION
Robila 3 latti + Gorgonzola di Novara + Testun al Barolo
LOMBARDIA SELECTION
Taleggio Artigianale + Roccolo + Gorgonzola Naturale
SARDINIA SELECTION
Pecorino Sardo + Blu di Capra + Saffron and Peppercorn Pecorino
DOLOMITES SELECTION
Puzzone di Moena, + Fontina + Blu in Vinaccia di Moscato
focaccie genovesi
Indulge in authentic Genovese focaccia sandwiches made with love. Stuffed full with the highest quality ingredients; Ripe Taleggio DOP, Finocchiona Toscana,
succulent sun dried tomatoes and tangy yuzu mayo. The perfect lunch on the go!
CHARCUTERIE & FORMAGGIO
Salame Toscano with Gorgonzola Dolce
Mortadella & Fontina with yuzu mayo
Bresaola & Parmigiano with rucola leaves
Porchetta & Truffle Pecorino
Salsiccia Sarda & crema di pecorino with rucola leaves
Culatello & Provolone
Finocchiona Toscana & Saffron Pecorino
FISH
Smoked tuna with rucola leaves
Smoked swordfish with rucola leaves
Spicy anchovies with artichokes
VEGETARIAN
Burrata & pesto Genovese
Taleggio DOP with sundried tomatoes
Robiola 3 latti, fig marmalade & Alba hazelnuts
Gorgonzola Naturale DOP, rare English plum jam & walnuts
dolci
Finish your meal with a bang! Choose a show-stopping, handmade crostata with a range of fillings including, of course, Piedmontese chocolate and hazelnuts. Or finish your meal like the Tuscans, with a crunchy, crumbly cantucci paired with our chilled Vin Santo.
CROSTATA
Chocolate & Alba hazelnuts
SOFT NOUGAT SELECTION
Amaretto, sour cherry & lemon
PIEDMONTESE SELECTION
Chocolate cherry truffle, cocoa dusted almonds & dark chocolate coffee beans
TUSCAN SELECTION
Chocolate, apricot and almond cantucci with our chilled Vin Santo
SICILIAN SELECTION
Chocolate filled cannoli and sfogliatelle
vino
Excellent food deserves to be served alongside excellent wine.
With the help of some vinophile friends, Stefano hand-selects our range of fine Italian wines. From deep Tuscan reds that pack a serious punch, to aromatic Soaves from Veneto, each bottle is picked for its originality and flavour.
APERITIVO
Aperitivo del Professore spritz , Negroni, & Americano
FRIZZANTE
Prosecco Valbadione, Lambrusco Secco, Bellavista Franciacorta Cuvvee
BIANCO
Vermentino, Lugana, Terlaner, Soave Piero Pan, Etna Bianco & Gavi
ROSSO
Aglianico, Barbaresco, Cannonau, Barolo, Amarone, Brunello, Flaccianello & Negroamaro
DIGGESTIVI & AMARI
Passito di Pantelleria, Vin Santo, Grappa di Amarone, Fernet & Chinotto Distillerie Quaglia
CRAFT ITALIAN BEERS
Menabrea & Ichnusa