You know the scene: one person’s vegan, another’s a die-hard carnivore, and the kids are on a strict diet of “anything beige.” You’ve finally wrangled everyone into agreeing on Ferrante’s, only to find yourself staring down the menu like it’s a high-stakes negotiation.
Sound familiar? Ordering for a group doesn’t have to be a battle royale. With a little strategy (and a secret weapon or two), you can turn family dinner into something easy—no tears, no table-flipping, just full bellies and happy faces.
Read the Room, Rule the Table
Before you even crack open Ferrante’s menu, do a quick mental roll call.
- Who’s got allergies?
- Who’s gluten-free?
- Are there kids who will only eat pasta if it comes in a specific shape?
The smoother this part goes, the fewer curveballs get thrown when the food lands. This isn’t about democracy—it’s about survival.
Ferrante’s Magic: Menus Built for Group Orders
Here’s where Ferrante’s really shines. Our menu reads like an Italian love letter to picky eaters and food lovers alike. You’ve got hearty lasagna for the meat-eaters, creamy pesto for the plant-based crowd, and enough pizza and pasta options to keep the kids from staging a coup.
But the real ace up your sleeve? The family-style catering trays.
Instead of juggling ten separate entrées like a short-order cook, you order a few big dishes that feed everyone. We’re talking trays of meat lasagna that roll in bubbling and golden, or a massive bowl of Mediterranean tortellini that can silence a table of teenagers. Whether you’re feeding four or fourteen, going big saves time and actually gets people talking instead of doomscrolling between bites.
Ferrante’s catering is designed for pickup or delivery, so you can stage the feast at home, at the office, or anywhere your crew gathers. No fighting for tables, no waiting for orders to trickle out of the kitchen—everything lands at once, hot and ready.
Pro Moves: How to Order Like a Group-Dining Champ
When the guest list starts creeping up or you’re planning a family gathering, Ferrante’s catering menu is the move. It’s not just for weddings or office parties. These take-and-bake trays basically let you host an Italian dinner without breaking a sweat. Pop them on the table, toss the salad, and boom—you’ve just pulled off a meal people will be talking about well into next week.
Grandma wants something traditional, Uncle Joey can’t do dairy, and the kids are basically carb purists. With Ferrante’s catering trays, you can stack your lineup to hit all the bases without forcing some poor server to sprint between tables. You control the setting, the timing, and the vibe.
The only thing you have to worry about is who’s bringing the wine.
When in Doubt: Make It an Occasion
Group orders aren’t just about logistics—it’s about setting the tone. Big platters break down barriers and turn dinner into an event. At Ferrante’s, this idea runs deep. Whether you’re picking up trays to serve around your own table or setting up at the office, it feels intentional, not thrown together. It’s Tuesday night, pretending to be a holiday.
No one remembers their individual entrée from three weeks ago. What they do remember is gathering around trays of pasta, telling stories, and arguing over who got the last breadstick. That’s the magic Ferrante’s delivers: food that brings people together without making you lose your mind in the process.
Bottom line: Great group dining isn’t about pleasing every palate. It’s about making space for everyone at the table and keeping it simple. Ferrante’s caters to the reality of messy, hungry humans with trays that travel, recipes that scale, and zero drama. Next time you’re facing the group-order gauntlet, skip the juggling act and go straight for the trays. Your future self (and your hungry crew) will thank you.
