Italian Pasta Catering Chicago
Scratch-Made by Personal Chefs — Not a Chain Restaurant
Lasagna • Alfredo • Vodka Pasta • Ravioli • Marinara & More
Real Italian. Made from scratch. Every sauce — marinara, alfredo, vodka, diavolo — is made fresh in our Schaumburg kitchen by trained chefs. No heat-and-serve bags. No frozen pasta reheated in a microwave. This is the kind of Italian your team actually gets excited about.
A trained Frato’s chef delivers everything hot, sets up your spread, and makes sure your event runs smoothly.
🍝 Every Sauce Made From Scratch
Marinara simmered with San Marzano tomatoes. Alfredo made with real cream and parmesan. Vodka sauce with that perfect creamy kick. Diavolo with real heat. No jars. No packets. No shortcuts.
🍝 Our Pasta Menu
4-Cheese Lasagna
Layers of ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and romano. The comfort food that disappears first.
Pasta Alla Vodka
Creamy tomato sauce with just the right kick. Our scratch-made version — not from a jar.
Rich, creamy, indulgent. Made with real cream and aged parmesan — the way it should be.
Classic Italian-American baked pasta with melted cheese. Comfort food at its finest.
Simple, perfect, timeless. San Marzano tomatoes simmered with garlic and fresh herbs.
Stuffed pasta pillows with ricotta filling. Elegant simplicity everyone loves.
Diavolo Pasta
Spicy marinara for heat lovers. Real chili heat — not the fake “spicy” from chain menus.
Wisconsin aged cheddar, scratch-made cheese sauce. Ultimate comfort food.
Garlic, olive oil, simplicity. Light, flavorful, and perfect for those who want something different.
Add a Protein
Make it a complete meal with one of our scratch-made proteins:
Chicken Parmesan
Vodka Chicken Parmesan
Italian Sausage
Not All Italian Catering Is the Same
Olive Garden and Maggiano’s spend millions on buildouts and marketing to convince you they’re authentic Italian. But behind those breadsticks? Heat-and-serve pasta. Pre-made sauces shipped in bags. Assembly-line cooking designed for consistency — not quality. Your team deserves better than fake Italian with a fancy dining room.
| Factor | Chain Italian Restaurants | Frato’s Personal Chef |
|---|---|---|
| Sauces | Pre-made, shipped in bags | ✓ Scratch-made daily in our kitchen |
| Pasta | Heat-and-serve from freezer | ✓ Cooked fresh for your event |
| Delivery | Catering trays dropped by driver | ✓ Personal chef delivers & sets up |
| On-Time Guarantee | None | ✓ 15 minutes late = FREE |
| Menu Customization | Pick from the catering menu | ✓ Fully customized to your event |
| When You Call | Corporate catering hotline | ✓ Talk directly to our chefs |
| Portion Guarantee | Run out? Order more next time | ✓ 10% extra food included |
| The Reality | Million-dollar marketing, factory food | ✓ Real chefs, real Italian, 39 years |
Your team can taste the difference. When the alfredo is actually made with cream and parmesan — not powder from a packet — they notice. When the marinara tastes like someone’s grandmother made it — not a factory — they notice. Stop paying chain restaurant prices for factory food with good marketing.
Why Teams Choose Frato’s
Personal Chef Delivery
A trained Frato’s chef handles your delivery — not a random driver. Setup included.
100% Scratch-Made
Every sauce made fresh — marinara, alfredo, vodka, diavolo. No jars, no packets.
10% Extra Food
We include 10% more food than your headcount — no charge. Never run out.
“Frato’s exceeded our expectations on a customized catering. They took care of every detail so we didn’t have to stress. Frato’s made our day memorable and we are forever grateful!”
— Ben & Mona
Perfect For
Team Meetings
Employee Appreciation
Training Sessions
Holiday Parties
Graduation Parties
Family Gatherings
Italian Night Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Our pasta catering starts at 10 guests for self-service setups. For full personal chef service with setup and presentation, we recommend 50+ guests. Contact us for a custom quote.
Yes. Every sauce — marinara, alfredo, vodka, diavolo, aglio olio — is made fresh in our Schaumburg kitchen. No jars, no packets, no pre-made sauces shipped from a distributor. You can taste the difference.
Absolutely. We offer all-beef meatballs, chicken parmesan, vodka chicken parmesan, and Italian sausage as protein add-ons. All scratch-made, of course.
Yes. We can accommodate vegetarian (many of our pastas are already vegetarian), gluten-free, and other dietary requirements. Tell us your needs when you inquire and we’ll customize accordingly.
We’re based in Schaumburg and serve the entire Chicagoland area including Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Barrington, Palatine, Naperville, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Des Plaines, and beyond.
We recommend 48-72 hours notice for most orders. For large events (50+ guests), booking 1-2 weeks ahead ensures we can give you our full attention. Last-minute requests may be accommodated — just call us.
If we arrive more than 15 minutes past your scheduled delivery time, you don’t pay. Not a discount — completely free. We’re the only suburban Chicago caterer offering this guarantee. Read the full guarantee here →
Ready for Italian That Tastes Like Italian?
Tell us about your event and we’ll build a custom pasta menu for you.
✓ On-Time Guarantee
✓ Scratch-Made Sauces
✓ Personal Chef Delivery
✓ Vegetarian Options