Pizza Catering Sarasota & Bradenton
Office lunches, parties, weddings, sports banquets & school events — authentic Greek-style pan pizza, pasta, salads, subs, and appetizers. From $4 per person. Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and all of Manatee & Sarasota counties.
Full-Service Catering from Eleni’s Pizza Works
For three generations, our family has built a Greek-style pizza tradition that began in New England and now serves Florida’s Gulf Coast. When you hire Eleni’s for catering, you’re getting that same 24-hour slow-proofed dough, scratch-made pasta sauces, and fresh-cut salads — scaled from 10 guests to 150+. No franchise shortcuts. No reheated pans. Real food, delivered hot to your event.
Why Sarasota–Bradenton Teams Choose Eleni’s for Catering
👨🍳 Made from Scratch
Three generations of Greek family recipes. Dough proofed 24 hours. Sauces simmered in-house. Never a freezer-to-oven shortcut.
💰 Transparent Pricing
Corporate lunches from $4/person. Party packages from $8/person. Wedding menus custom-quoted. No hidden service charges.
🚚 Regional Delivery
We deliver catering across Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Venice, and North Port. Free delivery on orders over $150.
⏰ Same-Day Available
Need pizza catering today? Call us — we can often scramble a last-minute pizza tray order with under 2 hours’ notice.
Our Full Catering Menu
Everything on our dine-in menu is available for catering, plus some family-size items. Mix and match to build a menu that fits your event:
Pizza Trays
16-slice trays of our 24-hour slow-proofed Greek-style pan pizza. Choose from Cheese, Pepperoni, Meat Lovers, Veggie, Greek, and Margherita. From $24/tray.
Pasta Pans
Half-pan (serves ~15) or full-pan (serves ~30). Options include Baked Ziti, Penne alla Vodka, Chicken Parmesan, Stuffed Shells, Meat Lasagna, and Vegetable Lasagna.
Salad Bowls
Greek Salad (horiatiki-style with feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, red onion), Caesar, Garden, and Antipasto — served family-style or individually portioned.
Subs & Wraps (Sliced)
Our 6-foot sub-length sandwiches sliced for grab-and-go: Italian Hero, Turkey Club, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Greek Gyro Wrap, Veggie Sub.
Appetizers
Greek Meatballs, Spanakopita, Fried Calamari, Wings (Buffalo/BBQ/Plain), Garlic Knots, Stuffed Grape Leaves.
Kids & Individual Boxes
Kid-friendly pizza slices + chips + juice box combos. Boxed-lunch individual meals for office catering.
Desserts
Baklava trays, Cannoli, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tiramisu.
Can’t find what you need? Our catering team can build custom menus for Greek-themed weddings, Italian date-night gatherings, sports-team banquets, and more. Call (941) 758-8700.
Catering Packages by Event Type
💼 Corporate Lunch
From $4 per person
Weekly recurring office lunches for Sarasota, Bradenton, UTC, Lakewood Ranch, and downtown offices. Individual boxed meals or family-style trays. Set up a recurring schedule and one invoice.
🎉 Parties & Birthdays
From $8 per person
Kids’ birthday pizza parties, adult celebrations, graduation parties, holiday gatherings. Party trays plus kid-specific combos.
💒 Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners
Custom quote
Rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, post-ceremony informal receptions. Greek- and Italian-themed menus. Complimentary tastings for 50+ guests.
⚽ Sports Teams & Banquets
From $6 per person
Youth soccer tournaments at Premier Sports Campus, Pirates spring training tailgates, IMG Academy banquets, Little League end-of-season parties.
🏫 School & Booster Events
From $5 per person
Teacher-appreciation lunches, PTA events, band banquets, graduation parties, athletic booster dinners for schools in Manatee & Sarasota counties.
🏡 HOA & Community Events
From $7 per person
Neighborhood block parties, HOA socials, community welcome events. We know the gated-community routine in Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key.
Cities We Cater to
Explore our city-specific catering pages for area-specific pricing, delivery details, and event examples:
How Catering Works
Call or Email
(941) 758-8700 or use the online catering form. Tell us your date, guest count, and any preferences.
Confirm Menu
We’ll build a menu quote within 24 hours. Tweak as needed. Confirm with 50% deposit for 50+ guest events.
We Deliver Hot
Professional delivery 30 min before service window. Chafing dishes and setup available for 30+ guests.
What Makes Eleni’s Catering Different
Most catering companies in Sarasota and Bradenton fall into two camps: chain pizzerias that box up cold slices and call it catering, or formal caterers who charge hotel-ballroom prices for a company potluck. We’re the third option — a real, scratch-made Italian kitchen that takes catering as seriously as our dine-in service. Every pasta tray that leaves our door is assembled that morning from sauces we simmered the day before. Every salad is cut fresh, never pre-bagged. Our pizza dough is proofed a full 24 hours, exactly the way our family has made it for three generations on the East Coast.
We also don’t play games with pricing. When we quote you $4 per person for a corporate lunch, that includes the food, packaging, and delivery to Bradenton, Sarasota, or Lakewood Ranch. No hidden service fees, no mysterious “administrative charges,” no surprise fuel surcharges. Tipping the delivery driver is appreciated but never required, and we’re transparent about which items cost what — you get a line-item menu before you confirm.
For recurring customers, we offer 30-day net invoicing, a dedicated catering coordinator on your account, and rotating menu templates so your office doesn’t eat the same thing week after week. For one-off weddings and parties, we offer complimentary tastings for groups of 50+ and work with your event timeline to make sure food arrives hot and ready to serve — not an hour early, not rushing in late.
Packaging, Dietary Options & Event Service Details
Every catering order ships in insulated delivery bags designed to keep pizzas at 140°F+ and cold salads below 40°F. For 30+ guest events, we provide stainless chafing dishes with gel fuel, cutlery, compostable plates, napkins, and serving utensils. For corporate boxed lunches, each individual meal ships in a sealed kraft-paper box with a label — great for socially distanced office settings or conferences where guests grab-and-go.
Dietary restrictions are handled on a separate prep station to avoid cross-contact. We offer certified gluten-free pizza crust (available for any topping combination), a full vegetarian menu including Greek spanakopita and veggie pasta, vegan options (dairy-free cheese pizza, oil-based pasta dishes, bean-forward salads), and nut-free preparations on request. Kosher certification is not available, but we can accommodate kosher-style menus (no pork, no shellfish). Just tell us when you book.
Catering FAQ
How much lead time do you need for catering orders?
Standard catering orders need 24 hours’ notice. Large events (50+ guests) we recommend 48–72 hours. Same-day catering is often possible for pizza trays and salad bowls — call us at (941) 758-8700 to confirm availability.
What’s the minimum order for catering?
No hard minimum — we cater orders from 10 guests to 150+. Our catering packages start at $4 per person with pricing that scales with head count.
Do you deliver catering orders?
Yes. Free delivery on catering orders over $150 in the Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, and Lakewood Ranch area. Small delivery fee for longer-distance cities like Venice or North Port.
Can you do setup + chafing dishes?
Yes — for events of 30+ guests we offer professional setup including chafing dishes, serving utensils, plates, napkins, and cleanup. Additional charge applies.
Do you handle dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. Gluten-free pizza crust available for all toppings. Vegetarian and vegan options across pizza, pasta, and salads. Notify us when ordering and we’ll prep on a clean station.
Are tastings available for large events like weddings?
Yes — for events of 50+ guests we offer complimentary tastings. Schedule a tasting at our Bradenton kitchen by calling (941) 758-8700.
What about corporate weekly lunch programs?
We handle weekly office-lunch rotations for businesses in Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and surrounding cities. Set up a recurring schedule with our catering coordinator — one invoice, one delivery partner.
Can I customize a menu beyond your standard options?
Yes. Tell us your guest count, budget, and preferences — we’ll build a custom menu. We’ve done Greek-themed weddings, Italian date nights, kids’ birthday pizza parties, booster-club sports banquets, and more.
Do you accept corporate accounts / invoicing?
Yes. For regular corporate catering customers we offer 30-day net invoicing. Ask for our catering coordinator when you call.
What areas do you deliver catering to?
Bradenton, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Palmetto, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and the full Anna Maria Island. See our city catering pages for area-specific details.
Ready to Plan Your Event?
From a 10-person office lunch to a 150-guest wedding reception, we’ve got you. Call our catering coordinator or request a quote online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Eleni’s Pizza Works offer catering?
Yes — we offer full catering services for offices, corporate events, parties, weddings, school events and more throughout Sarasota and Bradenton. Call (941) 758-8700 to discuss your catering needs.
What’s included in Eleni’s catering menu?
Our catering menu includes pizza trays (half or full), pasta platters, sub trays, salad bowls, and Greek entrée platters. We can customize your order for group size and dietary needs.
How much lead time does Eleni’s need for a catering order?
We recommend at least 48 hours notice for most catering orders. For large events (50+ people), please give us 5–7 days. Call (941) 758-8700 to confirm availability.
Does Eleni’s deliver catering orders?
Yes — we deliver catering orders to offices, event venues and homes throughout Sarasota, Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch. Delivery fee may apply depending on location and order size.
How do I get a catering quote from Eleni’s?
Call us at (941) 758-8700 or use the catering request form on this page. We’ll get back to you with a quote within 24 hours.