Off-Site Event Catering

Have Ciao cater your next event at a location of your choosing.

We have been catering in the North County San Diego area for over 20 years and hope to use this experience in planning your next catered event. Whether you are planning a formal dinner party, corporate luncheon, small reception, dress rehearsal or an elegant wedding, we can help ensure that your next engagement will be a success. Some of our many options include pick-up trays, hors d’oeuvre receptions, lunch or dinner buffets, and sit-down service. If you are looking for a venue to hold your next party or reception, we also have an onsite banquet room available for rent.


Not completely sure of your needs? Contact Us via email, telephone or our online request form and we will be happy to assist in choosing the best menu items for the size of both your party and your budget.

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Steve from Vista, CA


Ciao Banquet Rooms & Dinners

Host an event in one of our beautiful banquet rooms.

If you're looking for the perfect location for your next luncheon, private party or formal reception, then Ciao has what you're looking for. Our on-site banquet rooms are capable of holding up to 225 people in a private and comfortable atmosphere.


You will be given the choice between a buffet style menu or a table served dinner menu. With either choice, you are provided with all china, silverware, glassware and color coordinated linens. All of our menus are customizable but we do encourage choosing from the dishes outlined in our menu selections. 


All of our events and pricing package are planned custom to meet your unique needs. Please contact our catering and banquet coordinator to discuss your event in more detail.

Banquet Dinner

Banquet Room Pricing

The Bianca, Valeria OR Gloria Banquet Halls

Capacity: SD 80 / Buffet 70. 

Sun – Thurs $1200
Fri - Sat $1500
Holidays $1800

The Grand Giuseppe (All Three Combined) 

Capacity: SD 240 / Buffet 210.

Sun – Thurs $3600
Fri - Sat $4500
Holidays $5400
*Pricing listed is minimum required in food, beverage and other services for reserving each room before tax, service fee and gratuity is added. Pricing is subject to change and based on banquet hall availability
*Occupancy based on guest tables/buffet tables ONLY. Additional space required for other reasons may drastically reduce
maximum occupancy

FORMIA PACKAGE Per Person 

Adults:$40 weekday, $50 weekend non-holiday, $60 Holiday & all weekends in December. 

Kids 11 & Under: $30 weekday, $40 weekend non-holiday, $50 Holiday & all weekends in December. 

Reception

  • 2 Passed Hors D’oeuvre
  • Choice of a Three Course Plated Dinner (Bread, Salad, Pasta, Entrée) 
  • Banquet Chairs, Tables, Champagne Colored Table & Napkin Linens
  • China Dinner Plate, Dinner Flatware, Water Glass 
  • Glass Water Bottles at Each Table 
  • Provided Tables for Guest Book, Place Cards + Gifts. Space Dependent. 

Packages Include

  • 4 Hour Event
  • 2 Hours Additional Set Up, 1 Hour Tear Down Time 
  • Complimentary Food Tasting – up to 4 people (with deposit & for parties of 50 guests or more only)

PALMAROLA PACKAGE Per Person   

Adults:$30 weekday, $38 weekend non-holiday, $46 Holiday & all weekends in December. 

Kids 11 & Under: $20 weekday, $28 weekend non-holiday, $36 Holiday & all weekends in December. 

Reception

  •  2 Stationery Hors D’oeuvre (+$125 if passed) 
  • Buffet Dinner (Bread, Salad, Pasta, Entrée) 
  • Banquet Chairs, Tables, Champagne Colored Table & Napkin Linens 
  • Melamine Dinner Plates, Dinner flatware, Water Glass 
  • Glass Water Bottles at Each Table 
  • Provided Tables for Guest Book, Place Cards + Gifts. Space Dependent.

Packages Include

  • 4 Hour Event
  • 2 Hours Additional Set Up, 1 Hour Tear Down Time 
  • Food Tasting Available for $25 per person. (with deposit and for guests of 50 or more only)

Banquet Lunch

Banquet Room Pricing


PACKAGE Per Person 

11am-4pm (3 hour package ending by 4:00pm the latest)

Adults:$26 Monday-Thursday, $28 Friday-Sunday – not available holiday season

Kids 11 & Under: $16 Monday-Thursday, $18 Friday-Sunday

Subtotal + 20% service + 8.25% tax + 15% gratuity =  grand total

Reception

  • Buffet Lunch (Bread, Salad, Pasta, Entrée)
  • Banquet Chairs, Tables, Champagne Colored Table & Napkin Linens
  • Water Station + Choice of Lemonade or Iced Tea Station
  • Provided Tables for Guest Book, Place Cards, + Gifts. Space Dependent
  • Melamine Plates, Flatware, Beverage Cups

Packages Include

  • 3 Hour Event 
  • 2 Hours Additional Set Up, 1 Hour Tear Down Time 

Banquet Rooms Only

Our banquet rooms are also available without meal packages.

The Bianca, Valeria OR Gloria Banquet Halls

Capacity: Table 80 / No table approx. 120 

The Grand Giuseppe (All Three Combined) 

Capacity: Table 270 / No table approx. 400 

Room Packages include

  • Banquet Chairs, Tables, Champagne Colored Table Cloth
  • 4 Hour Event - 2 Hours Additional Set Up, 1 Hour Tear Down Time 

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Steve from Vista, CA

Frequently Asked Questions


  • What is the service fee?

    The service fee covers operational expenses such as insurance, advertising, maintenance and repairs to the event space, equipment use and maintenance, supply rental expenses, and labor costs associated with banquet events.  

  • Does the service fee include the gratuity for the staff working the event?

    Our service fee does not include a gratuity. Our team takes pride in making your event a success and appreciates receiving a tip in gratitude for their excellent service.

  • Can I order half portions of 2 buffet items to equal 1 serving per guest (or 1/2 serving of each item per guest)?

    In order to insure that all food items presented on the buffet are available to every guest accounted for on the invoice, we do not serve half portions of any of our items regardless of how many items you choose to add to your catered buffet menu. Each item must be added for all guests included on the invoice. 

  • How far in advance should I start planning my party?

    We recommend a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice for catered events and about 6 weeks for banquet events, provided the venue is not already booked for your event. We do our best in any situation to be accommodating, provided we have adequate time to prepare your event according to our high standards.

  • Can I keep any leftovers?

    What we prepare in terms of food is not just what the client has purchased for each guest, but also a surplus to make absolutely certain there is plenty of food. Therefore, anything left after the contracted number of guests have eaten to satisfaction, remains the property of Ciao and will be returned to the restaurant or sold at the per person rate at the request of the host and added to the invoice.

  • What if there is something I enjoy on your restaurant menu, but is not listed on the catering menu, may I request that item?

    Please ask us about any of your favorites and if we are able to provide it for your event, we will happily do so.

  • Will your attendants serve my guests from the buffet line?

    Our full service catered buffets are designed to be a self- serve line for you and your guests. If you wish to request extra assistance, you may do so at the rate allotted for sending extra personnel.

  • I'm worried there won't be enough food. How do you know how much to bring?

    Our trained and experienced chef's know how to prepare the right amount of food so you and your guests are satisfied. We guarantee that you will not run out of food.  

  • What's the difference between catering and take out trays or delivery?

    Our take out trays are party sized portions of our most popular items and  are not priced to include any catering services.


    Please see our catering section for details on what comes with a full service Italian buffet catering.

  • Do I need to speak to the event coordinator if I want to make a restaurant reservation for a private party?

    Any events for which you wish to have full service catering provided, and for inquiries about our newly opened banquet halls, please contact our catering coordinator directly. For all other restaurants questions, to place an order for pick up or delivery - including tray orders - or to make a restaurant reservation,  please call the restaurant directly. 

  • What, if anything, do I need to provide for your staff to set up a buffet catering?

    For our full service catered Italian buffet, you provide the event space and appropriate surface area to set up the buffet for your guests to serve themselves from. Typically the equivalent to two 6' foldable tables is sufficient but please ask your coordinator if you have any questions.

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