{"id":2312,"date":"2026-02-04T16:25:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/from-aperitivo-to-dolci-how-to-plan-an-authentic-italian-event\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T10:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T10:54:17","slug":"from-aperitivo-to-dolci-how-to-plan-an-authentic-italian-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/from-aperitivo-to-dolci-how-to-plan-an-authentic-italian-event\/","title":{"rendered":"From aperitivo to dolci: How to Plan an Authentic Italian Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A successful Italian event isn’t just about what you serve, but how everything comes together<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>

The secret lies in the rhythm: arriving, sharing, enjoying, and wrapping things up\u2014without rushing, without feeling weighed down.<\/p>

At Prestigio, we plan every event according to that Italian way of thinking: from aperitivo to dolci.<\/p>

Start off slowly: an aperitif to welcome you<\/h3>

In Italy, a moment spent together never begins abruptly.<\/p>

The aperitivo<\/b><\/span> is the transitional moment between arriving and truly being together.<\/p>

Light snacks, a glass of prosecco or Aperol Spritz, people greeting each other and taking a moment to relax.<\/p>

It sets the tone right away: relaxed, warm, and friendly.<\/p>

This is the ideal starting point for events:<\/p>

  • Guests are arriving at various times<\/p><\/li>

  • No one is hungry, but no one feels full either<\/p><\/li>

  • The atmosphere builds naturally<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Antipasti: Sharing Brings People Together<\/h3>

    Antipasti are meant to be shared.<\/p>

    Platters of Italian charcuterie, cheeses, focaccia, tapenades, and fresh accents liven things up around the table.<\/p>

    The great thing about antipasti:<\/p>

    • They encourage conversation<\/p><\/li>

    • They’re breaking the ice<\/p><\/li>

    • They don’t ask for assigned seats<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      Perfect as a bridge between aperitivo and pizza.<\/p>

      Pizza as the centerpiece<\/h3>

      Then the pizza takes center stage\u2014baked fresh, served by the slice, and meant to be shared.<\/p>

      Neapolitan pizza is perfect here:<\/p>

      • light and airy<\/p><\/li>

      • Multiple flavors available<\/p><\/li>

      • No set mealtime required<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        Guests can take whatever they want, whenever they want. That keeps the evening lively and relaxed. <\/p>

        Dolci as an elegant finale<\/h3>

        An Italian meal never ends abruptly.<\/p>

        With dolci<\/b><\/span> , you give the event a sense of completion.<\/p>

        Homemade tiramisu, sweet cannelloni, or other Italian desserts make for a delightful, festive ending.<\/p>

        Not heavy, but just enough to round out the moment.<\/p>

        This is often the moment when people linger, chat a bit, and savor the moment one last time.<\/p>

        A complete package, tailored to your event<\/h3>

        Not every event requires everything.<\/p>

        Sometimes all-you-can-eat pizza is enough, but other times it\u2019s that aperitivo or those dolci that make all the difference.<\/p>

        At Prestigio, we tailor each solution to:<\/p>

        • the type of event<\/p><\/li>

        • the number of guests<\/p><\/li>

        • the pace of the day<\/p><\/li>

        • the atmosphere you want to create<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          This doesn’t result in a disjointed menu, but rather <\/span>an experience that flows seamlessly from start to finish<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

          The Italian Way<\/h3>

          Italians don’t eat just to get it over with.<\/p>

          They eat to be together.<\/p>

          We bring that philosophy to every event\u2014with a focus on taste, flow, and experience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          A successful Italian event isn’t just about what you serve, but how everything comes together. The secret lies in the rhythm: arriving, sharing, enjoying, and wrapping things up\u2014without rushing, without feeling weighed down. At Prestigio, we plan every event according to that Italian way of thinking: from aperitivo to dolci. Start off slowly: an aperitif […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2314,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corporate"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":8}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2312"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2312\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2318,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2312\/revisions\/2318"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2314"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/prestigio-catering.be\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}