Jhon’s Place Ristorante Italiano provides catering services for all your needs: private parties, special events, weddings, business meetings and parties, picnics, birthdays, anniversaries, religious events, bar and bat mitzvahs, confirmations, holiday parties, reunions or any other event. We pride ourselves in quality, freshly prepared food, with an unsurpassed service staff combining years experience.
Jhon’s Place will work with you to create an event that best suits your needs and exceeds your expectations.
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Drop Off Catering Menus – Buffet Style
(30 - person minimum)
Buffet Piccolo - $13.95
Tossed Garden Greens w/House Dressing
(Choose One)
Chicken Strips, with Butter and Garlic
Italian Roasted Marinated Chicken
Penne Pasta w/Tomato Sauce
Green Beans
Baby Red Potatoes
(Choose One)
Sausage and Peppers
Meatballs
Rolls and Butter
$13.95 per person, plus 6% sales tax
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Drop Off Catering Menus – Buffet Style
(30 - person minimum)
Buffet Grande - 17.95
(Choose One)
Mixed Green Salad w/Balsamic Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad w/ Jhons Spinach Dressing
Caesar Salad w/Jhons Caesar Dressing
(Choose One)
Chicken Marsala
Chicken Franchese
Chicken Piccata
(Choose One)
Black Angus Roast Beef
Porketta
Penne Pasta w/Choice of Sauce
(Choose One)
Vodka Cream
Alfredo
Marinara
Green Beans w/Choice of
(Choose One)
Pomodoro and Garlic Sauce
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Garlic Sauce
Hand Rolled Meatballs w/Our Tomato Sauce
(Choose One)
Baked Au Gratin Potatoes
Baby Reds Potatoes
Calabrese Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Rolls and Butter
$17.95 per person, plus 6% sales tax
Drop Off Catering Menus – Buffet Style
(30-person minimum)
Catering Details
Standard Supplies Include
Napkins
Paper Plates
Plasticware Utensils
Wire Racks
Food Pans
Sterno
Special Supplies Include
Stainless Steel Polished Chafers
Plates
Linens
Silverware
Rental fees apply. Please request a quote.
Delivery Charge
Delivery charge is $20.00, plus $1.00 per mile, or part thereof,
from downtown Old Forge, PA
Minimum charge is $25.00
Full Service Catered Events
Available upon request.
Event Planning
Waitstaff
Bar staff
Tents
Tables
Chairs
Please request a price quote.
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Catering - Custom Buffet
Jhons Place can prepare a Custom Buffet from our regular Dinner Menu.
Please complete a CATERING INFORMATION REQUEST.
We will respond within 24 hours.
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Catering-To-Go
The most economical way to have your party catered is to use our 'Catering‑To‑Go' menu. We do the cooking; you pick up the food at Jhon’s Place and set it out for your quests. We provide napkins, plasticware, plates, and if you order beverage service, cups. And if requested, we can provide wire racks to hold the aluminum pans, sterno, and serving utensils.
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Up to 18 |
Up to 9 |
Pasta choice of fusilli or penne |
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- Bolognese - meat sauce with spicy Italian sausage, ground round, and bacon bits
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$79 |
$44 |
- Marinara - meatless sauce with tomato concassé
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$59 |
$34 |
- Vodka Crème – meatless sauce with tomato concassé and a hint of cream
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$59 |
$34 |
Chicken Strips – Butter and Garlic |
$89 |
$49 |
Stuffed Eggplant – with parmesan |
$59 |
$35 |
Veal Marsala – with mushrooms |
$149 |
$79 |
Lasagna - with ricotta, parmesan & mozzarella |
$79 |
$44 |
Black Angus Roast Beef - |
$110 |
$59 |
Roasted Pork Tenderloin – with apple jack sauce |
$99 |
$55 |
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Sausage & Peppers - |
$69 |
$39 |
Meatballs - |
$69 |
$39 |
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Risotto Rice - |
$39 |
$24 |
Au Gratin Potato - |
$49 |
$29 |
Porketta - |
$69 |
$39 |
Green Beans - |
$39 |
$24 |
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Homemade Cannoli - |
$3.50 ea |
$3.50 ea |
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Catering Photo Gallery
Images coming soon
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Catering FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located?
In Old Forge, PA.
What areas do you service?
We service the greater Wyoming Valley Area: from and including Carbondale to Wilkes Barre, generally within a 25-mile radius from downtown Old Forge.
Are you affiliated with any Restaurants?
We are a restaurant, and we provide banquet and catering services, with all food prepared here in our kitchens.
What are your Catering prices?
Our prices vary from $13.95 to $17.95 per person, plus Pennsylvania sales tax. We can prepare a custom catered buffet, but you must request a price quote.
Do you have references?
Yes. We will supply reference contacts upon request.
If my budget is limited, how may I best utilize your services?
Contact us at the restaurant to discuss our “Catering–To-Go.” Telephone is 570-457-5470. You pick up these budget priced items and serve.
Do you provide linen, silverware and glassware?
Yes, on special supply requests. The base package includes napkins, plasticware utensils, and napkins.
Do you provide bartenders and servers?
Yes, bartenders and servers are included in all full service catering jobs. We do not provide bartenders and servers for 'drop off' and 'you pick up' events or ones without a catering contract.
What is 'drop off' service?
We bring a buffet to you, set it up and return later. There will be no servers. A delivery & pick-up fee is charged.
What is your ‘pick up' service?
You pick up the food at our restaurant; selections are from our Dinner Menu.
If my facility does not have tables and chairs, can you provide them for me?
Yes, we can rent them to you.
How many servers do you provide at my event?
As a general rule, we provide one server for every thirty people at a buffet. We provide one server for every twenty people at a sit down dinner.
Do you serve breakfast?
Yes, we will do brunch after 10:00 am.
Do you have recommendations for Bakeries, DJ's, Photographers, and Florists?
Yes, please ask for our list of Recommended Vendors.
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Catering
“THINGS TO CONSIDER” FOR YOUR CATERED EVENT:
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Determine your budget
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Make the guest list
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Pick a location
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Set the date and time
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SEATING
Seated Meal
Works well at formal events.
Standing Reception
Works well for formal events with limited space.
Partial Seating
Works well with a mixed age group.
BAR FEATURES
Dry Bar
Very helpful for a budget conscious event, or when a bar is not required.
Hosted Beer and Wine
Cost effective and keeps the bar line moving forward.
Hosted Full Bar
For special events the occasion may call for a bar with full options.
Cash Bar
For a fully optioned bar, but more cost effective for the host.
FOOD PRESENTATION METHODS
Passed hor d’oeurves
Works well as a pre-dinner appetizer or as the sole service of the party,
although this takes wait staff.
Stationary hor d’oeurves
Works well when guests move around within the event area.
Buffet
A popular choice and familiar to everyone.
Plated Service
At a Plated Meal, a tuxedoed waiter serves plated courses to individual diners.
French Service
With French Service, waiters serve an entire table from one beautifully
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE GUIDELINES |
Meal |
Hors d’Oeuvres |
Drinks |
Breakfast |
none necessary |
2 per guest |
Lunch |
1 to 4 per guest |
2 per guest |
Dinner |
4 to 8 per guest |
2 to 3 per guest |
Hors d'Oeuvres |
6 to 12 per guest |
2 to 3 per guest |
(No Dinner to follow) |
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Catering Information Request
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