why
zio's
Catering?
why zio's Catering?
Events we cater
Zio’s is your go-to catering service in the Metro Detroit area. Let us cater your next wedding party, bas mitzvah, or gala. Your guests will be delighted by our food and our professionalism.
Weddings
Weddings hold a special place in our hearts. Much like our own story began in a kitchen, we know that food plays an unforgettable role in bringing two families together. At Zio’s Catering, we take great care in designing menus that reflect the love, tradition, and beauty of your day.
From hand-rolled pastas to fresh garden salads and carefully prepared main courses, each dish is made with the same passion Paul and Marina first shared at family dinners.
With Zio’s, your first meal as a married couple becomes part of your love story—crafted with the heart of Italy and served with family-style care.
Corporate Events
Every gathering tells a story, even in the business world. At Zio’s Catering, we know that a well-prepared meal can set the tone for success.
Just as our family’s cooking brought people together in homes and churches, we now extend that same spirit to boardrooms, luncheons, and corporate celebrations.
We prepare menus that balance professionalism with the comfort of authentic Italian flavors. Whether serving small meetings or large events, our food reflects quality, care, and tradition—because at Zio’s, we believe good business always starts with good food.
Graduation Parties
Graduations are a proud family milestone, and at Zio’s Catering we believe they should be celebrated with love, laughter, and authentic food. From the very beginning, our family has helped mark special occasions with hearty Italian meals, and graduation parties are no exception.
We work side by side with families to craft menus that highlight both tradition and fun. Whether it’s trays of fresh pasta, savory meats, or light appetizers for a casual gathering, our food brings people together.
Just as we once cooked for family and friends in our own kitchens, we now bring that same warmth to your graduate’s big day.
Funeral Luncheons
In moments of loss, food becomes a way to comfort and connect. Our family understands how important it is to gather around a table, share memories, and find peace in a warm meal.
That is why Zio’s Catering approaches funeral luncheons with the same compassion and care we would offer our own loved ones.
From simple pastas to homemade sauces and fresh breads, our dishes bring a sense of familiarity and love. Quietly and respectfully, we provide families with the nourishment they need during difficult times, always honoring tradition and the bonds that keep us together.
Sports Fundraisers
Community and teamwork are values we cherish, and sports fundraisers are a beautiful way to see them in action.
Just as word of our cooking once spread through family and friends, today it carries into stadiums, banquet halls, and local gyms where teams and supporters gather.
Zio’s Catering creates menus that energize, delight, and bring people closer. From crowd-pleasing pasta trays to hearty sandwiches and fresh sides, our food helps turn every fundraiser into a celebration. With the same heart that built our family business, we bring passion to your team’s big day.
Family
Business
Four years after graduating with a business management degree, and after playing professional hockey, Anthony helped his parents officially start Zio’s Catering in 2015.
Our Story
Zio’s Catering is owned by Paul and Marina Maiani, along with their son, Anthony. Paul, the son of San Marino (Northern Italy) immigrants, has always had an impetuosity for cooking. To follow his passion, Paul started working at San Marino club while attending culinary school. However, to pay the bills, eventually commenced vocation in construction. Although, Paul’s love for food never stopped. After meeting Marina, the daughter of Italian (Lazio Region) immigrants. The two grew their love while cooking for family and friends. Paul’s cooking gifts and Marina’s knowledge of canning fresh homemade tomatoes, and hand rolling natural pasta abilities traveled fast.
Destiny struck in the year 2000, when Julie, the sister of Marina threw a New Year’s Eve party with 150 attending quests. Julie acquainted of Paul’s and Marina’s exceptional gifts for food making, did not hesitate to proposition the couple in making the party’s main course. Throughout the evening, the quests were shocked with amazement and they filled the rooms conversations by complimenting the chefs.
Our Happy Clients
At Zio’s Catering, we believe food is more than a meal—it’s a way of bringing people together.
Every bite tasted like it came straight from Italy. Paul and Marina poured their hearts into our wedding menu, and our guests are still talking about the food months later. Zio’s Catering made our special day unforgettable.
Elena & Marco R. From the homemade pasta to the rich sauces, everything was perfection. The love and tradition behind their food shines through. They don’t just serve a meal—they create an experience.
Angela D. We’ve hired Zio’s Catering for family parties and parish events, and they never disappoint. Warm, professional, and authentic—just like sitting at Nonna’s table.
Michael S. From the first tasting to the last bite on our wedding night, everything was flawless. Paul and Marina treated us like family and made sure every detail was perfect. Zio’s Catering went above and beyond our expectations.
Sophia D. Our guests still rave about the flavors and presentation. It wasn’t just food—it was an experience. Paul and Marina crafted a menu that felt personal and elegant. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Emily J. Zio’s Catering brought warmth and passion to our event. The quality, taste, and care that Paul and Marina put into everything was obvious. They truly turned our celebration into a memory we’ll treasure forever.
Olivia M. The food was simply extraordinary. Each course had that authentic Italian touch, and our friends and family are still telling us it was the best wedding meal they’ve ever had. Thank you, Zio’s!
Rachel D. The menu was customized beautifully, and the food felt like a celebration of love itself. Zio’s Catering made our wedding unforgettable.
Anna C. Catering menu
Choose 1 Pasta
2nd Pasta – add $4 PP
Classic penne pasta served with your choice of our rich, slow-simmered homemade meat sauce or zesty, vibrant marinara sauce.
Tender farfalle pasta smothered in our creamy, made-from-scratch Alfredo sauce.
Colorful garden vegetables sautéed with garlic and olive oil, tossed with farfalle pasta.
Hearty rigatoni pasta coated in our bright and tangy homemade marinara, finished with fresh basil.
Layer upon layer of pasta, creamy béchamel, and our savory homemade meat sauce.
Hand-rolled pasta tubes generously filled with our signature meat ravioli blend, topped with rich homemade meat sauce.
Choose 1 CHICKEN
3rd Meat – add $5 + premium charge
Our signature lightly breaded chicken, served with a side of our house-made Amogio sauce.
Our signature lightly breaded chicken, finished with our house-made lemon sauce.
Our signature lightly breaded chicken topped with melted fresh mozzarella and smothered in our homemade meat sauce.
Our signature lightly breaded chicken paired with our house-made garlic cream sauce.
A full selection of rotisserie-style chicken pieces, seasoned with our house blend and roasted to juicy, golden perfection.
Tender, juicy grilled chicken seasoned with our flavorful house Italian spice blend.
Our signature lightly breaded chicken sautéed with mushrooms in a deep, savory Marsala wine sauce.
Our signature lightly breaded chicken simmered in our house-made lemon sauce, topped with artichokes.
Choose 1 2ND MEAT
3rd Meat – add $5 + premium charge
Local Rinaldi’s Italian sausage tossed with a medley of vibrant bell peppers, seasoned and sautéed.
Homemade, hand-rolled meatballs generously topped with our homemade meat sauce.
Tender mini meatballs served in a rich, creamy savory gravy.
Local Rinaldi’s kielbasa, paired with tangy seasoned sauerkraut.
Thinly sliced tender roast beef, served in our flavorful house au jus, topped with sautéed mushrooms.
Skewered breaded pork and beef, baked until golden and finished with a rich, creamy homestyle gravy.
Whole beef tenderloin, expertly roasted and sliced, served in our savory house au jus with sautéed mushrooms.
Choose 1 POTATO
2nd Potato – add $2 PP
Tender yellow potatoes, sliced and slow-cooked in savory chicken broth, finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Hand-cut yellow potatoes, oven-roasted to a golden crisp and seasoned with salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary.
Hearty red potatoes, hand-cut and roasted to perfection with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Creamy mashed potatoes whipped with butter and a touch of sour cream.
Choose 1 VEGETABLE
2nd Vegetable – add $2 PP
Fresh, crisp green beans, lightly seasoned and steamed to perfection.
Optional: Tossed with toasted almonds or sautéed mushrooms.
A colorful California blend of tender broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, lightly seasoned and steamed.
Tender golden corn kernels, gently simmered and tossed with creamy butter and a touch of seasoning.
Sweet green peas, simply seasoned and steamed.
Optional: Enhanced with sautéed onions or mushrooms.
A delicate blend of shredded cabbage and Swiss chard, lightly sautéed with oil, garlic, and a touch of seasoning.
Salad
- House Salad (included)
- Spinach Salad w/Fresh Fruit (+ $4.00 PP)
- Romaine Salad w/Fresh Fruit (+ $4.00 PP)
- Homemade Pasta Salad (+ $4.00 PP)
Service Options
Server required events that need same day pickup. 3 hour minimum.
- $40/hour per Bartender
- $40/hour per Server
$40/hour per server
Every bite tasted like it came straight from Italy. Paul and Marina poured their hearts into our wedding menu, and our guests are still talking about the food months later. Zio’s Catering made our special day unforgettable.
Elena & Marco R.