We love being part of our clients’ most important occasions, and when they happen to be friends, the pleasure is even greater.

For this occasion, we had the pleasure of catering the 40th birthday celebration of a very dear friend, held in an exceptional setting on Lake Como: Serre del Grumello.

The evening began with a selection of passed finger food, bringing together Italian classics and more contemporary creations. Among the bites, Venetian pierini and the timeless combination of bread, butter and anchovies were served alongside more refined offerings, such as a tartlet with scampi tartare, citrus and elderflower pearls and a Piedmontese Fassona beef sandwich with truffle mayonnaise.

The evening then continued with a seated dinner around a long imperial table, illuminated by candlelight and set within the intimate and atmospheric setting of the Serre. A warm and inviting backdrop for a menu built around familiar flavours, refined ingredients and careful attention to detail.

Dinner opened with our vitello tonnato, followed by one of our signature dishes: pacchero with three tomatoes, a must-have that, in its simplicity, perfectly expresses our approach to cooking.

The sweetest moment of the evening came with a long chocolate cake, served for the birthday toast and the traditional candle-blowing surrounded by the birthday girl’s family.

As dinner gave way to the party, the music took over and the evening shifted into a more festive mood. We accompanied the celebration with our open bar service, featuring a drinks list personally selected by the birthday girl: Tommy’s Margarita, Gin & Tonic, Vodka Sour, as well as a selection of wines and beers.

An evening shaped by good food, great company and a beautiful setting — and a perfect example of what we love about catering: bringing together food, hospitality and attention to detail to create the right setting for every occasion.