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Although Farrelli's is well known to cater to even the most eclectic tastes, we have developed many items over the years that have proven to be warmly received by guests, reliably delicious and universally enjoyed. Below is a sampling of items designed to stir your imagination, but we can create any type of cuisine, theme and presentation you desire.

Farrelli's has been serving the Valley since 1988. We have a wonderful core of excellent service staff who know how to make your event perfect. Farrelli's can offer every type of food service from formal plated meals, exciting and dramatic dinner buffets, action stations, unique appetizers and incredible dessert arrays to simple pick up or delivery.

We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate almost any type of budget, taste and event need. Let us coordinate your entire event or simply provide delicious food for your guests.

Butler Style Appetizers (also available as Tabled Appetizers)
  • Mandarin Ginger Shrimp wrapped in Pea Pods - in an Asian vinaigrette with black sesame seeds
  • Sonoran Grilled Shrimp - rubbed with spices and olive oil, grilled and chilled, served with red pepper aioli
  • Tenderloin Croustette - thinly sliced filet mignon on an herb toasted baguette with Oxford Cream
  • Chive Potato Pancake with Smoked Salmon and Capers Seared Polenta Triangles with Chevre and Wild Mushroom Ragout
  • Seared Polenta Triangles with Chevre and Wild Mushroom Ragout
  • Duck a L'Orange - with orange marmalade wrapped in phyllo bundles
  • Prosciutto and Mozzarella "Lollipops" - Mozzarella wrapped with prosciutto on a stick and dipped in fresh herbs
  • Shrimp Bouchee - spicy shrimp salad served in phyllo pastry cups
  • Crab Crostini - chilled, creamy crab mousse on crostini
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  • Sonoran Gazpacho "Shooters" - spicy Gazpacho served in shot glasses
  • Grilled Scallop "Shooters" - with a lemon grass cream served in shot glasses
  • Foccacia with BBQ Pork, Smoked Gouda, Red Onion and Cilanto
  • Petit Beef Wellington - filet mignon and mushroom duxelles baked in puff pastry
  • Goat Cheese and Portabello Mushroom Puffs
  • Spanakopita - spinach and feta baked in phyllo
  • Petit Crab Cakes - drizzled with a lime cayenne aioli
  • Monterey Barquettes - chicken, cheeses, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes baked in phyllo cups
  • Thai Chicken Satay - marinated, skewered and grilled with a spicy peanut sauce
  • Chilled Grilled Salmon with Cayenne Molasses Aioli served on Field Greens
  • Carpaccio "Spoon" - thin slices of filet mignon, served in a spoon with capers and Oxford Cream
  • Sesame Ginger Chicken "Spoon" - oriental chicken salad, served in a Chinese spoon
  • Sonoran Chalupas - grilled chicken, black beans, cheeses, cilantro and spices baked in phyllo pastry
  • Portabello and Pesto Palmiers


Tabled Appetizers
  • Tuscan Antipasto - roasted red peppers, grilled portabello, Italian meats and cheeses, olives, artichokes, grilled vegetables, served with crackers and breads
  • Medallions of Filet Mignon - the prime cut of tenderloin of beef, served with petit rolls, Oxford Cream and horseradish
  • Smoked Salmon Presentation - cream cheese, capers, red onion and tomato, served with crackers
  • Feta and Roasted Pepper Bruschetta - with capers, fresh herbs and tomatoes, served with herb toasted crostini
  • Tuscan Bruschetta - housemade buffalo mozzarella, basil, garlic and tomato with herb toasted crostini
  • Brie Pinwheel - wheels of brie topped with smoked salmon and red onion, pesto and pine nuts or dried fruits and candied pecans
  • Grilled Vegetables with Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette - marinated and grilled zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, portabello and roasted cauliflower
  • Roast Turkey with Cranberry Coulis - served with petit rolls
  • Chilled Crab Mousse - served with crackers
  • Sushi Rolls - spicy tuna or salmon, cucumber or California roll, served with wasabi, ginger and soy sauce
  • Cascade of Fresh Fruit, Vegetable Crudite, Imported and Domestic Cheese Presentation - A dramatic display set using overturned baskets, granite and glass tiles, accompanied by crackers and dips for 100 or more guests
  • Baked Brie a L'Orange - whole wheel of brie with orange marmalade and pecans baked in puff pastry
  • Tenders of Chicken Farrelli - our signature dish features tenders of chicken in our own 24 season garlic herb butter with artichokes, mushrooms and fresh Parmesan
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  • Crab Gratinee - savory fondue of crab, cheeses and spices, served with baguettes
  • Petit Garlic and Asiago Ravioli in Basil Pesto Cream Sauce with Feta and Fresh Tomatoes
  • Cheese Tortellini in Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
  • Penne and Grilled Chicken in Chipotle Cream Sauce with Fresh Cilantro
  • Fusilli Pasta with Broccoli in a Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
  • Lemon Zest Pasta in Alfredo Primavera
  • Artichoke and Feta Stuffed Rigatoni in Basil Pesto Cream Sauce with Fresh Tomato
  • Char-grilled Meatballs - in Mandarin Ginger, Swedish, Marinara or BBQ Sauce
  • Roasted Red Pepper or Lemon Garlic Hummus - served with pita and fresh vegetables
  • Stuffed Mushrooms - grilled vegetable and cheese, sausage or seafood stuffing
  • Artichoke and Spinach Dip - with cheeses and spices, served with tortilla chips
  • Chicken Wings - slow roasted in Sesame Ginger or Spicy sauce
  • BBQ Beef or Pork Sliders - slow roasted beef brisket or pork in our house BBQ sauce with petit rolls
  • Imported and Domestic Cheese Array
  • Fresh Vegetable Crudite with House Herb Dip
  • Seasonal Fresh Melon, Fruit and Berries


Interactive Stations
  • Mashed Potato Martini Bar - roasted garlic mashed potatoes, served in martini glasses with an array of interesting toppings: crumbled bacon, green onions, cheddar cheese, sour cream, bleu cheese and our house Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce
  • Fresh Fruit Salad Martini Bar - delicious fresh fruit, melon and berry salad served in martini glasses with an array of toppings: fresh coconut, raisins, petit marshmallows, pecans, creme blanc sauce and yogurt sauce
  • Lettuce Wrap Bar - Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce Cups with an array of fillings: mandarin chicken salad, grilled chicken caesar and croutons, turkey walnut and grape salad
  • Bruschetta Bar - herb toasted crostini with an array of toppings: fig preserves, prosciutto and goat cheese...feta, roasted pepperss, tomatoes, capers, basil and garlic...tuscan tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic and olive oil...shaved Parmesan and basil pesto...Roasted Red Peppers, Beef Tenderloin and Horseradish Cream
  • Salsa and Queso Bar - chili con queso, artichoke and spinach con queso, salsa fresca, mango salsa, salsa verde, roasted tomato and chipotle salsa with red, blue and white tortilla chips


Entrees
  • Chicken Farrelli - our signature dish features tenders of chicken sautéd in our own 24 season garlic herb butter with artichokes, mushrooms and fresh Parmesan
  • Caprese Bruschetta Grilled Chicken - marinated and grilled breast of chicken topped with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, balsamic and red onion
  • Chicken Saltimbocca - with prosciutto, spinach and cheeses
  • Stuffed Chicken with Sage Dressing in Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
  • Chicken St. Michelle - chicken, mushrooms, broccoli and zucchini in sherry cream sauce served in puff pastry
  • Sesame Mandarin Chicken with Pineapple and Peppers
  • Florentine Chicken - with spinach, three cheeses topped with a sherry cream sauce
  • Chicken Parmesan - lightly breaded and smothered with marinara and mozzarella
  • Grilled Hurricane Chicken - in spicy marinade, served with pineapple salsa
  • Chicken Piccata - tenders of chicken in a lemon caper sauce
  • Tenderloin of Beef - the prime cut of filet mignon, roasted in an herb pepper crust and served with our house Bordelaise Sauce. Carved tableside or served in pans covered with sauce
  • Beef Bourguignonne - tender tips of sirloin in a red wine Bordelaise sauce with mushrooms
  • BBQ Baby Back Ribs - slow roasted in our own special BBQ sauce
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  • Prime Rib - juicy cuts of beef served with Au Jus and horseradish
  • Sonoran Beef Machaca with Petit Tortillas and Salsa Fresca
  • Enchilada Torta - layers of seasoned meat, beans, chilis, cheeses, tortillas and enchilada sauce
  • Pork Medallions over Apple and Onion Stuffing topped with Pork Demi Glace
  • Shrimp Scampi - in our own 24 season garlic herb butter with fresh Parmesan
  • Stuffed Talapia - broiled with a seafood stuffing
  • Cheese Tortellini in Fresh Tomato Basil Sauce
  • Garlic and Asiago Ravioli in Basil Pesto Cream Sauce with Feta and Fresh Tomatoes
  • Penne and Grilled Chicken in Chipotle Cream Sauce with Fresh Cilantro
  • Fusilli Pasta with Broccoli in a Wild Mushroom Cream Sauce
  • Lemon Zest Pasta in Alfredo Primavera
  • Artichoke and Feta Stuffed Rigatoni in Basil Pesto Cream Sauce with Fresh Tomato
  • Grilled Shrimp and Pasta - in a roasted garlic Alfredo Sauce
  • Traditional Meat Lasagna - layers of pasta, Italian sausage and cheeses with our housemade sauce
  • Grilled Vegetable Napolean - layers of pasta, grilled vegetables and cream sauce
  • Roast Turkey with Sage Dressing served with giblet gravy


Side Dishes
  • Wild Rice with Dried Cranberries and Almonds
  • Rice Pilaf with Wild Mushrooms
  • Spanish Rice
  • Herb Roasted Tiny Whole Potatoes
  • Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Red Potatoes
  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Four Cheese Au Gratin Potatoes
  • Pecan and Bourbon Sweet Potatoes
  • Sonoran Black Beans with Red Peppers
  • Creamy Refried Beans
  • Seasonal Medley of Fresh Herbed Vegetables
  • Cauliflower and Broccoli Mornay
  • Sauteed Broccoli with Roasted Red Peppers
  • Fresh Green Beans with Cracked Pepper and Almonds
  • Roasted Baby Carrots with Fresh Herbs
  • Field Greens Salad with Dried Cranberries and Feta in Cabernet Vinaigrette
  • Caesar Salad with Fresh Parmesan and Garlic Croutons
  • Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
  • Greek Salad with Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta and Tomato
  • Fresh Garden Salad with Cucumber, Jicama and Tomato in Garlic Dijon Vinaigrette
  • Pasta Primavera Salad with Sundried Tomatoes and Fresh Vegetables
  • Caprese Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad
  • Chilled Tortellini and Grilled Shrimp Salad
  • Honey Glazed Fresh Fruit Salad
  • Sour Cream Red Potato Salad
  • Creamy Cole Slaw
  • Sonoran Cole Slaw Vinaigrette
  • Marinated Summer Vegetable Salad in Garlic Herb Dressing


Desserts
  • Petit Dessert Array - a beautiful selection of petit desserts, pastries, truffles, tarts and bars
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  • Fresh Fruit Trifle
  • Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
  • Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake
  • Four Berry Cobbler
  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Pudding
  • Espresso Chocolate Brownies
  • Assortment of Freshly Baked Cookies
  • Fresh Lemon Bars
  • Tiramisu
  • Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Chocolate Covered Fresh and Dried Fruit


Pricing
Pricing for our catering services varies widely ranging from $10 to $100 per person depending upon your menu, guest count and services needed. We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate most budgets, tastes and styles. Please email or call us with some brief information and we can prepare an initial proposal for you to consider.

  1. Date of Event
  2. Type of Event
  3. Location of Event
  4. Estimated Guest Count
  5. Desired Menu Ideas
  6. Desired Budget

Email us at Wendy@Farrellis.com or feel free to call us at 480-905-7200.
 
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