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Italian Market

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Last reviewed: September 28, 2026 | Halifax |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: September 28, 2026. Business status: Active.

Italian Market catering in Halifax offers trays, lunches, pasta, main courses, baked goods, desserts and beverages for groups. Its official catering page describes the displayed menu as a sample of popular choices and invites customers to contact the catering manager about additional event-catering options.

For couples, the available evidence is most useful when considering food for a reception, rehearsal meal, shower, brunch or another wedding-related gathering. Italian Market publishes numerous prices and ordering terms, but it does not present a wedding-specific package, guest-capacity limit or standard staffed-reception format on the supplied pages. Last reviewed: September 28, 2026.

Services and specialization

The catering menu covers several formats rather than one fixed event package. Published categories include nutrition-break trays, soup, leaf and deli salads, gourmet pizza, pasta and main courses, breads, sides, occasion trays, desserts, cakes and hot or cold beverages. Brown bag meals and sandwich trays provide individually portioned or casual-service alternatives.

For larger food orders, pasta and entrées can be supplied hot and ready to eat or cold for reheating. The site says chafing dishes and serving utensils can be provided according to event needs after consultation. This documents flexible food presentation, but not full wedding planning or a standard plated dinner service.

Fruit, cheese, vegetable, pâté, antipasti and sweet trays
Sandwich trays and individualized brown bag meals
Pasta, lasagne, chicken dishes, pizza, salads and sides
Cannoli, tiramisu, layer cakes, slab cakes and other pastries

Service area and who it may suit

Italian Market lists its location at 6061 Young St in Halifax. The catering page says local delivery can be arranged upon request for a small fee, but it does not define the delivery boundary. Couples should obtain confirmation for their venue rather than assuming that all of Halifax Regional Municipality or destinations outside Halifax are covered.

The menu may suit couples seeking Italian-influenced food, deli trays, buffet components, desserts or food for a smaller wedding-related function. Many menu categories have an eight-person minimum, while some trays include published ranges extending to approximately 40 people. Those figures describe individual menu items, not the company's total event capacity.

Potential formats include drop-off food, trays, buffet components and individually packed meals
Exact venue delivery, setup and collection arrangements require confirmation
Overall event capacity is not published

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature is the breadth of the published menu. Couples can compare savoury trays, sandwiches, salads, hot entrées, breads, sweets, cakes, coffee and tea in one place. The menu also identifies some vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices or modifications, although dietary suitability and cross-contact controls should be discussed directly.

The main limitation is that the official material does not define a wedding package, tasting process, reception timeline or included staffing level. Italian Market specifically advises customers to check its current catering-service offerings and says staffing capacity is limited unless small functions are booked well in advance. That makes early discussion important when on-site service is needed.

Published serving ranges and minimums help with initial menu planning
Hot or cold preparation is documented for selected pasta and main courses
Wedding-specific inclusions and staffed-service details are not published

Pricing

Italian Market publishes item-level catering prices rather than a single wedding rate. At the time reviewed, fresh fruit trays were listed from $80 to $160, gourmet cheese trays from $90 to $180 and vegetable trays from $70 to $140, depending on size. Deli sandwich trays started at $11.99 per person with an eight-person minimum, while selected sandwich fillings carried additional per-person charges.

Other examples included sweet, breakfast pastry and cookie trays at $7.99 per person; pasta and main courses from $10.99 per person for macaroni and cheese to $24.99 per person for chicken cacciatore with rice; and tiramisu pans at $5.99 per person with an eight-person minimum. Published prices can change and should be reconfirmed for the event date.

HST of 15% applies to orders, according to the catering page
Gratuity is at the customer's discretion
Delivery, disposable place settings, setup and event-specific equipment may cost extra
Chafing dishes were listed at $30 and serving utensils at $4 to $5 per piece

Contact and booking

The official catering contact is catering@italianmarket.ca, and the published telephone number is 902-455-6124. The general contact page lists 6061 Young St, Halifax NS. Couples can use the catering contact to discuss menu combinations, quantities, event requirements and options beyond the sample menu.

Italian Market requests at least 24 hours' notice for lunchtime catering and at least one week's notice for event catering. A credit card is required to secure a catering order, and the site says payment is processed 24 hours before the catering date. Larger or staffed functions may require substantially earlier discussion because staffing is described as limited.

Catering email: catering@italianmarket.ca
Telephone: 902-455-6124
Published location: 6061 Young St, Halifax NS
Confirm the final order deadline for the specific date and event format

What couples should confirm

Before booking, couples should provide the event date, venue address, guest estimate, meal format and service expectations. Ask whether the requested dishes will arrive hot or cold, who is responsible for reheating and setup, and when any rented equipment must be returned. Delivery availability and fees should be quoted for the actual venue.

Dietary requests require direct review even where the menu labels an item vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free. Couples should also ask about ingredient substitutions, allergen procedures and cross-contact. For a reception, clarify whether Italian Market can provide staff, how long they would remain on site and which setup, service or cleanup duties are included.

Availability and final pricing for the wedding date
Guest-count capacity and portion recommendations
Delivery radius, timing, setup and equipment return terms
Staffing, serving and cleanup responsibilities
Dietary accommodations, allergen handling and cross-contact procedures

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Frequently asked questions

Does Italian Market publish a wedding catering package?

The supplied official pages do not show a fixed wedding package. They publish a sample catering menu with trays, meals, desserts, beverages, prices and event-order terms. Couples should ask the catering manager whether a custom combination can be prepared for their wedding format.

How much notice does Italian Market require for event catering?

The catering page requests at least one week's notice for event catering and at least 24 hours for lunchtime catering. It also says event-staffing capacity is limited unless small functions are booked well in advance, so couples needing staff should enquire earlier.

Does Italian Market deliver catering orders?

The official page says local delivery can be arranged upon request for a small fee. It does not publish a precise catering-delivery radius, so couples should confirm whether their venue is covered and request the delivery, setup and equipment charges in writing.

Are vegetarian or gluten-free catering choices available?

The menus identify several vegetarian or vegan items and list certain gluten-free choices or modifications, including gluten-free lasagne and gluten-free sandwich bread for an additional charge. Couples with allergies or medical dietary requirements should confirm ingredients and cross-contact procedures directly.