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Celebration Package 1
$12.99
Salad (Mixed Green or Caesar) + 1 pasta (Spaghetti Meat Sauce, Penne alla Vodka, or Baked Ziti) + bread.
Half pan $129.90 (serves 10) / Full pan $259.80 (serves 20).
2026 Italian Catering Guide
Buca di Beppo Catering Guide (2026): Packages, Prices & Family-Style Italian for Office Groups
Buca di Beppo Celebration Packages run $12.99–$28.99 per person. Half pans serve 10, full pans serve 20.
Buca di Beppo is one of the few casual Italian chains that takes group catering seriously. Their entire program is built around four Celebration Packages priced per person, with à-la-carte half pans and full pans available for custom builds. For office groups of 10+, family-style is the default; for groups where everyone wants their own meal, Buca's Individual Catering Meals (minimum 20) start at $16.99/person. This guide covers the actual menu and prices straight from Buca's published catering documents.
Buca di Beppo at a Glance
Per-Person Pricing
$12.99–$28.99 (Celebration Packages)
Pan Sizes
Half pan serves 10 / Full pan serves 20
Lead Time
24-hr notice for Lasagna, Tiramisu, Cheesecake
Minimum Order
Half-pan or 10-person package
Delivery
Within 10-mile radius of restaurant
Buca di Beppo Catering Packages (2026 Pricing)
Buca's catering is organized around four Celebration Packages plus a buffet-style Primo Pasta Bar option. All prices are pulled from Buca's official 2026 catering menu.
Celebration Packages
Per-person prices reflect full-pan quantity (serves 20). Half-pan packages have the same per-person pricing in practice. Pricing does not include local sales tax, gratuity, or delivery fee.
Celebration Package 2
$17.99
Salad + 1 pasta (Baked Ziti, Baked Rigatoni, Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, or Lasagna w/ 24-hr notice) + Cookies & Brownies + bread.
Half pan $179.90 / Full pan $359.80.
Most Popular
Celebration Package 3
$20.99
Salad + 1 pasta + 1 entrée (Chicken Parm, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Limone, or Eggplant Parm) + bread.
Half pan $209.90 / Full pan $419.80.
Full Spread
Celebration Package 4
$28.99
Salad (Apple Gorgonzola, Chopped Antipasti, Mixed Green, or Caesar) + 2 pastas + 1 entrée + dessert (Mini Chocolate Chip Cannoli, Cookies & Brownies, or Tiramisu w/ 24-hr notice) + bread.
Half pan $289.90 / Full pan $579.80.
Build-Your-Own
Primo Pasta Bar (NEW)
$20.99
Buffet-style: 1 salad + 2 pastas + 3 sauces (Marinara, Alfredo, Meat, Rosa) + 3 entrées (Meatballs, Chicken Breast, Mild Sausage, Spicy Sausage) + bread.
Half pan $209.90 / Full pan $419.80.
Individual Catering Meals (20+ minimum, daily until 4pm)
If your team won't all eat at once — Lunch & Learns, staggered shifts, etc. — Buca offers individually packaged meals.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meal 1 — Pasta Meal ($16.99/person) | 20+ minimum | Bread, mixed green or Caesar salad, choice of pasta (Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Penne alla Vodka, Baked Ziti, or Baked Rigatoni). |
| Meal 2 — Entrée Meal ($18.99/person) | 20+ minimum | Bread, salad, choice of entrée (Chicken Parm w/ Penne Marinara, Chicken Marsala w/ Penne Alfredo, Chicken Limone w/ Penne Alfredo, or Eggplant Parm w/ Penne Marinara). |
| Add-on (cookie, bottled water, or soda) | $2/person | Optional add to either Meal 1 or Meal 2. |
À La Carte Party Platters (Half Pan / Full Pan)
If you'd rather build your own spread, every dish on the catering menu is available as a half pan (serves 10) or full pan (serves 20).
Salads
| Half Pan (serves 10) | Full Pan (serves 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed Green | $50 | $100 |
| Caesar | $50 | $100 |
| Mozzarella Caprese | $50 | $100 |
| Apple Gorgonzola | $65 | $130 |
| Chopped Antipasti | $65 | $130 |
| Add Prosciutto & Gorgonzola to any salad | +$11 | +$20 |
Pastas
| Half Pan (serves 10) | Full Pan (serves 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Penne alla Vodka | $70 | $140 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo | $70 | $140 |
| Spaghetti Marinara | $70 | $140 |
| Baked Ziti | $70 | $140 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | $70 | $140 |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce | $75 | $150 |
| Baked Rigatoni | $75 | $150 |
| Spicy Chicken Rigatoni | $85 | $170 |
| Shrimp Fra Diavolo | $85 | $170 |
| Spaghetti with Meatballs | $90 | $180 |
| Chicken Carbonara | $95 | $190 |
| Lasagna | $95 | $190 |
| Pappardelle Bolognese | $110 | $220 |
| Sausage Pappardelle | $110 | $220 |
| Shrimp Scampi Linguine | $110 | $220 |
| Add chicken to any pasta | +$24 | +$48 |
| Add shrimp to any pasta | +$27 | +$54 |
Entrées
| Half Pan (serves 10) | Full Pan (serves 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Parmigiana | $80 | $160 |
| Chicken Limone | $80 | $160 |
| Eggplant Parmigiana | $80 | $160 |
| Chicken Marsala | $90 | $180 |
| Salmon | $110 | $220 |
Side Dishes (each serves 10–12)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | $35 |
| Roasted Potatoes | $35 |
| Italian Broccoli Romano | $35 |
| Green Beans | $35 |
| Sausage & Peppers (mild or spicy) | $50 |
| Mini Meatballs | $50 |
| Brussels Sprouts & Prosciutto | $50 |
Desserts (Half Pan / Full Pan)
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies & Brownies | $40 / $80 | — |
| Brownies (only) | $40 / $80 | — |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies (only) | $40 / $80 | — |
| Mini Cannoli & Brownies | $45 / $90 | — |
| Mini Cannoli & Cookies | $45 / $90 | — |
| Mini Chocolate Chip Cannoli | $50 / $100 | — |
| Cheesecake | $55 / $110 | Requires 24-hour advance order. |
| Tiramisu | $75 / $150 | Requires 24-hour advance order. Buca's flagship dessert. |
Beverages
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Iced Tea (gallon) | $9.99 |
| Lemonade (gallon) | $9.99 |
| Bottled Water | $2.50 each |
| Canned Soda (Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist) | $3 each |
Buca di Beppo Catering Prices (2026)
Buca's pricing is published nationally and is consistent club-to-club, though local sales tax, gratuity, and delivery fees apply on top. Per-person package pricing runs $12.99–$28.99; à-la-carte half pans run $50–$110 depending on the dish ($110 for Salmon and the premium pappardelle/scampi pastas; standard pasta and salad sit in the $50–$95 range). All catering orders include fresh-baked house bread; utensils, plates, napkins, butter chips, extra sauce, and serving utensils are available on request, as are chafing dishes and sternos.
The 24-hour advance notice requirement only applies to specific items: Lasagna, Tiramisu, and Cheesecake. Everything else can typically be ordered for same-day or next-day pickup/delivery, though calling 24+ hours ahead is wise for large orders or specialty entrées.
Delivery is available within a 10-mile radius of each restaurant; delivery fee is added separately and is not gratuity. Pickup (or curbside pickup) at the restaurant is free. Buca often runs promotional 10% discounts — check their website for new promos.
Portion Calculator
Spreads scaled to common office headcounts using actual published Buca pricing.
10 people
Celebration Package 1 (half pan): $129.90 — pasta, salad, bread.
20 people
Celebration Package 3 (full pan): $419.80 — salad, pasta, chicken entrée, bread.
50 people
2× Package 3 full pans + 1× Package 3 half pan + 1× Tiramisu full pan ($150) = $1,199.50
How Much Buca Catering to Order
Buca pans are bigger than most chain-restaurant catering pans — half pan = 10 servings, full pan = 20 servings. For most office events, plan one Celebration Package per attendee (the per-person price is the floor), and add a dessert pan for groups over 15. If you're going à-la-carte, plan one pasta or entrée pan per 10 people, plus a salad for every 15–20 people and a dessert pan sized to your headcount.
Buca di Beppo Catering Tips for Offices
Start with a Celebration Package, Then Add
The four Celebration Packages cover most office needs at a published per-person price. Start there, then add a dessert pan or extra side dishes if you want to upgrade. Building from scratch with à-la-carte half pans usually costs more per person than just bumping up to the next package tier.
Order Lasagna, Tiramisu, or Cheesecake 24+ Hours Ahead
These three items require 24-hour advance notice. Everything else on the menu can typically be ordered the same day, but calling ahead for any large order is recommended.
Bread Is Included — Don't Pay for an Extra Bread Order
Every Celebration Package and every à-la-carte order ships with fresh-baked house bread automatically. There's no separate "garlic bread platter" SKU, so don't add one.
Ask for Disposables, Chafing Dishes, and Sternos
Plates, utensils, napkins, butter chips, extra sauce, and serving utensils are all available on request, as are chafing dishes and sternos to keep food warm. None of this comes by default — you have to ask at order time.
Use the Promo Code if Available
Buca runs rolling 10%-off promo codes (currently 34095-7225-3887 through 6/30/2026). Always check bucadibeppo.com/catering for the current code before ordering — that's a free $20–$50 discount on a typical office order.
Use Individual Meals for Staggered Office Eating
For Lunch & Learns or staggered shifts, the Individual Catering Meals ($16.99 or $18.99/person, 20+ minimum) ship as packaged meals rather than communal pans. Add the $2 cookie/water/soda for a complete boxed meal.
Common Mistakes
- Confusing pan sizes. Half pan serves 10. Full pan serves 20. Order based on those numbers, not the typical "serves 6–8" you might be used to from other chains.
- Building from scratch when a package would be cheaper. Celebration Package 3 at $20.99/person is hard to beat by combining individual half pans.
- Ordering Lasagna, Tiramisu, or Cheesecake same-day — they all require 24-hour notice.
- Forgetting the 10-mile delivery radius. If your office is more than 10 miles from your nearest Buca, you're picking up.
- Skipping the disposables request. Buca doesn't include plates/utensils/napkins by default; ask for them at order time.
- Adding a separate bread order. Bread is already included with every package and every à-la-carte order.
Buca di Beppo vs. Other Italian Catering Options
| Buca di Beppo | Maggiano's | Olive Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per-Person Pricing | $12.99–$28.99 (published packages) | $25–$45 (varies by package) | $13–$20 (lunch/dinner bundles) |
| Service Format | Family-style half/full pans | Family-style + plated banquet options | Family-style bundles |
| Pan Sizes | Half = 10 / Full = 20 | Half = 5 / Full = 10 | Tray sizes vary by item |
| Minimum Order | Half pan or 10-person package | Varies by package; banquet minimums higher | Varies by item |
| Advance Notice | 24 hr for Lasagna / Tiramisu / Cheesecake | Varies; banquet events 5+ days | 24 hr typical |
| Individual Meal Option | Yes ($16.99–$18.99, 20+ min) | Yes (boxed lunches) | Yes (lunch boxes) |
| Delivery | Within 10-mile radius | Varies by location | Limited / via third parties |
| Best For | Family-style office lunches and team celebrations | Larger executive / client events | Budget-driven Italian catering |
Buca's strength is its package pricing and the half/full-pan structure — easy to budget per person, easy to scale. Maggiano's is a step up in formality and price; Olive Garden is the budget alternative with smaller portions per item. Choose Buca for office team lunches and team celebrations where family-style works; Maggiano's for client entertainment or banquet-style events; Olive Garden when budget is the only variable.
Is Buca di Beppo Catering Good for Office Lunches?
For groups of 10 or more, yes. The four Celebration Packages cover most office scenarios at clear per-person prices, and the family-style format is genuinely fun for team meals. Pasta pans serve 10 (half) or 20 (full) — generous portions, hot food, and the bread is included. The Individual Catering Meals option ($16.99 or $18.99/person, 20+ minimum) handles the case where you can't do communal pans.
Honest limitations: Buca doesn't provide per-person dietary labels on family-style pans, so allergen tracking is on you. The delivery radius is 10 miles from each restaurant, so confirm your office address falls inside it. And while vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options are flagged on the menu, customization for individual dietary restrictions on a family-style pan is limited. For highly formal client events, executive catering, or strict allergen tracking, a dedicated caterer is a better fit. For a 10–50 person team lunch where the goal is "everyone eats well and nobody complains," Buca is a strong default.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Buca di Beppo catering cost per person?
Buca's published Celebration Packages run $12.99 to $28.99 per person. Package 1 ($12.99) is salad + pasta + bread. Package 4 ($28.99) is salad + two pastas + entrée + dessert + bread. À la carte half pans run $50–$110 each (each serves 10), so building your own from scratch typically costs $15–$25 per person depending on what you order.
How big are Buca di Beppo's catering pans?
Half pans serve 10 people. Full pans serve 20 people. Side dish pans serve 10–12. These are standardized sizes used across the entire Buca catering menu. Plan accordingly — Buca's pans are larger than the typical chain-restaurant catering pan.
Does Buca di Beppo catering include serving utensils?
Disposable silverware packets, plates, napkins, butter chips, extra sauce, and serving utensils are available on request — they aren't included by default. Chafing dishes and sternos are also available on request. Ask for any of these at order time and they'll be included with your pickup or delivery.
How far in advance do I need to order Buca di Beppo catering?
Most catering items can be ordered for same-day or next-day pickup/delivery. Three items require 24-hour advance notice: Lasagna, Tiramisu, and Cheesecake. For large orders (50+ people) or any specialty request, calling 24–48 hours ahead is recommended even when not strictly required.
Does Buca di Beppo deliver catering, or is it pickup only?
Both. Restaurant pickup is free and includes help loading your car. Front-door delivery is available within a 10-mile radius of each Buca location; a delivery fee applies on top of order total (the delivery fee is retained by the company, not gratuity). Outside the 10-mile radius, you'll need to pick up.
What's included with every catering order?
Every order includes fresh-baked house bread automatically. Vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options are flagged on the menu. Disposable utensils, plates, napkins, sauce, butter chips, serving utensils, chafing dishes, and sternos are available on request — ask for them at order time.
Is there a discount or promo code for Buca catering?
Buca runs rolling 10%-off promo codes through bucadibeppo.com/catering. As of this guide, code 34095-7225-3887 takes 10% off orders placed by 6/30/2026. Always check the catering page for the current code before ordering — it's a free 10% off most orders.
What's the difference between Celebration Packages and à la carte ordering?
Celebration Packages bundle salad + pasta (+ entrée + dessert depending on tier) at a fixed per-person price ($12.99–$28.99). À la carte lets you pick individual half/full pans of any item on the menu. Packages are usually cheaper per person; à la carte gives more flexibility on dish choice. For most office events, start with a package.
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