Buona opened its Valparaiso location in April 2023 on John Howell Drive, near U.S. 30, with The Original Rainbow Cone inside the restaurant. Our catering team serves offices, schools, and families across Valparaiso and Porter County.
Everything we cook goes back to 1981, when the Buonavolanto family opened their first restaurant in Berwyn. We still dry roast the original recipe Italian beef, Top Sirloin cooked for hours, and let the drippings become the natural gravy. Our marinara has been handed down for generations, and the pasta is cooked al dente.
Go with a hot buffet, pre-made sandwich trays, boxed lunches, or à la carte trays, then round out the order with salads and desserts. Each style scales to your guest count.
Chicken Parmesan, Tuscan Pomodoro Grilled Chicken, and Signature Rigatoni round out a hot buffet line.
Italian Beef, Chicken Parmesan, Italian Sausage, and Chicago-style hot dogs, pre-made and ready to serve.
Sandwich boxes, Spicy Chicken Ranch salad boxes, and Beef and Sausage Bowls, one box per guest.
Meatballs Marinara, Lemon Chicken, Fettuccine Alfredo, and Italian Sausage and Peppers by the tray.
The Old Neighborhood House, Honey Mustard Chicken, and Classic Caesar, with all-natural dressings.
Cannoli, fudge brownies, and fresh-baked cookies for the sweet finish.
Buona Catering in Valparaiso is located at 2901 John Howell Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383, near U.S. 30 on the east side of town. Pick up your order there, or have it delivered to Chesterton, Porter, Kouts, and Wanatah.
Hosting closer to another Buona? Catering is also available in Crown Point and Schererville, or view all Buona catering locations.
Offices, healthcare providers, manufacturers, and professional firms around U.S. 30, State Road 49, and Vale Park Road order Buona for client meetings, trainings, and employee appreciation lunches. Boxed lunches keep it simple, while trays of Chicken Parmesan and Italian Sausage and Peppers feed bigger teams. We also cater school functions and staff lunches for Valparaiso Community Schools.
Graduation parties, birthdays, retirement gatherings, and family reunions all work with the same menu. A tray of Ricotta Cheese Ravioli, a pan of Meatballs Marinara, and a plate of cannoli cover the table, with Arancini Beef Bites as a starter. Pick up on John Howell Drive or have it delivered.
Can Buona cater a graduation party in Valparaiso?
Yes. Graduation parties, birthdays, and retirement gatherings are easy to cater. A tray of Chicken Parmesan, Italian Beef, and a dessert tray of cannoli and cookies feed a backyard crowd without any cooking.
Does Buona Valparaiso deliver catering?
Yes. Catering orders over $200.00 are delivered to Valparaiso, Chesterton, Porter, Kouts, and Wanatah. Place your delivery order online or call (219) 257-1009.
What is on the Valparaiso catering menu?
The menu features Buona Beef, Chicken Parmesan, Tuscan Pomodoro Grilled Chicken, Meatballs Marinara, Fettuccine Alfredo, premium and classic salads, appetizer trays, boxed lunches, and dessert trays. See the full catering menu for every option.
Is there a vegan catering option in Valparaiso?
Yes. Vegan guests in Valparaiso can order the Italian Beefless, a plant-based Italian beef made from seitan and sold only at Buona. Order it in boxed lunches or on pre-made sandwich trays, or swap it into a Buona Beef tray at no extra charge. It comes with a side of hot peppers.
Does Buona cater school events and youth sports banquets in Valparaiso?
Yes. Coaches, booster clubs, and school staff order trays and boxed lunches for team banquets, staff lunches, and school events across Valparaiso and Porter County.
Can Buona cater a big group in Valparaiso?
Yes. Buona Catering in Valparaiso works with small and large events, from feeding 50 people or more than 1,000 people. Our catering specialists help you choose the right mix of buffets, trays, and boxed lunches.
Does Buona cater holidays in Valparaiso?
Yes. Holiday catering is available all year, including Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and office holiday parties.
Does Buona cater to businesses from their Valparaiso location?
Yes. Offices, manufacturers, and healthcare teams around Valparaiso order Buona for meetings, trainings, and staff lunches. Boxed lunches, sandwich trays, and buffets all fit different group sizes.
Where do I pick up catering in Valparaiso?
Pick up at 2901 John Howell Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383. Choose your pickup time when you order and your food will be packed and ready. Order pickup online or call (219) 257-1009.
