All ages enjoy a fun Italian themed party. The food is fabulous and it’s an excellent way to celebrate the culture of another country. Before we get into the food, here are some fun Italian party activities and decorations for your event.  Keep in mind, Tony’s Pizza can help with all your Italian catering needs if you’re not up for making the food!

Décor for an Italian Party

Notably, the Italian flag and flag colors make decorating for an Italian themed party simple. With three vertical stripes in green, white, and red, it provides a perfect color scheme for your décor. Incorporate these colors to bring all of your Italian themed party decorations together. Here are a few other ideas:

• Use checkered tablecloths in red, white or green
• Place colored pasta of various shapes in large jars or string them and hang as garland
• Opt for Italian wine or olive oil bottles as vases

Next, determine the vibe for your party. If you prefer a rustic feel, use wine barrels for party tables or make candleholders with wine glasses. Or, if it’s a kid’s party, use bright colors. Colored plates in red, green, and white add to the atmosphere. Likewise, use the Italian flag as placemats.

Kids’ Games for Your Italian Themed Party

If you’re inviting the whole family to your Italian themed party, have games for all ages. Here are various activities for the kids:

• Strega comanda color – In this active game, one child is the “strega” (aka witch). The witch calls out a color and everyone must touch an item of that color before the witch tags them. The first person tagged becomes the new witch. If no one is tagged, the strega calls out a new color.
• Piovra – In this game, one child is the “piovra” (aka octopus). They stand in the middle of the yard or court and can only move horizontally along that line. All the other children playing must run to the opposite side without being tagged. If piovra tags them, they become a baby octopus. Then, they too can tag players except they can’t move like the piovra. The last player remaining untagged wins and then becomes the new piovra.
• Italian scavenger hunt – Make your Italian themed party educational and learn some Italian words. It’s similar to a normal scavenger hunt except the words are in Italian. If needed, add a hint in English to each Italian word. For instance, a word on the list might be “lampada” (lamp). Your clue could be, “it lights up the room.” Make the clues easy or challenging depending on the age of the guests. Truly, this is a game adults may enjoy too! Keep in mind, you can create a list for an indoor or outdoor party.

If you prefer more traditional Italian party games for kids, check out this resource.

Adult Activities for An Italian Party

Even though games for the kids are so fun that some of the adults may want to join in as well, here are some Italian style party ideas for older guests:

• Wine tasting –Have each adult guest bring a bottle of Italian wine. Provide small sample cups for sipping and have guests vote on their favorite wines.
• Balsamic vinegar and olive oil tasting – Prefer to keep alcohol at a minimum? Have a fun tasting activity for people who don’t drink. Similar to the wine tasting, have partygoers bring a balsamic vinegar or olive oil. Cut crusty bread cut into chunks for guests and drizzle each of the vinegars and oils on plates. Therefore, guests can easily dip to test and find their favorites.
• Italian trivia –Pair up partygoers and play trivia! Ask Italian-themed questions. Better yet, provide Italian-themed prizes for the winners including a gift certificate to Tony’s Pizza!

Moreover, Italian culture encompasses relaxing and spending time together while enjoying fabulous food. So, don’t overstress yourself planning activities. Let Tony’s Pizza do the heavy lifting with authentic Italian party cuisine.

Italian Catering with Tony’s Pizza

Our team at Tony’s Pizza is happy to take one thing off your plate for your Italian themed party: the food! We provide catering trays that give you everything you need whether your Italian party is small or big. We offer trays with pizza, Italian entrees, and other party favorites such as wings and salads. Likewise, we also have traditional Italian desserts for you and your guests. You can find out more about our menu here.

Here are a some FAQs about the fare at Tony’s Pizza:

What kind of pizza do you serve?

We create traditional Brooklyn-style pizza. With family recipes straight from Italy by way of New York, you can expect a thin, chewy crust and savory sauce with tons of toppings. Select a specialty pizza or build your own with your favorite toppings.

Can you accommodate my gluten-free guests?

Absolutely! We offer all our pizzas in two gluten-free options. If you want something as close as possible to our traditional crust, try our rice flour crust. Similarly, we have cauliflower crust for a healthier pie.

Do you have a loyalty program?

Indeed, we offer a rewards program for you to earn points on every purchase. This includes ordering food for your Italian party. Sign up via our app or give your phone number to a team member to sign up in person.

We hope to see you soon at any of our locations in Charlotte, Mooresville, Huntersville and Hickory. Give us a call for more information about catering and our menu or find out more by following us on Facebook.