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How to Cook Spolumbo’s Sausage

June 27, 2020

How to Cook

Spolumbo's Italian Sausage

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Are you wondering how to best cook our Spolumb’s Italian Sausage? You’ve come to the right place.

Author: Remo Trotta

Our Sausage

All Spolumbo’s sausage is crafted with love and care. We use no fillers, nor binders and nor preservatives, and every  sausage is gluten-free! Our all-natural recipes blend authentic herbs and spices for artisan quality pork and poultry sausages in a variety of flavors for every taste or occasion.

Our Italian sausage is the most popular, very versatile, and always delicious when enjoyed either on its own or as part of some amazing recipes such as Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta, Tortellini and Sausage Soup, or as a topping on your favourite pizza.

So how do you cook Spolumbo’s sausage? Let’s cover three popular methods:

Italian Sausage Preparation

Ingredients

All you need for this is your favorite variety of fresh or thawed Spolumbo’s sausage. Methods are similar regardless of  pork or poultry, you will just want to be careful to cook to the correct internal temperature for the type of meat you choose.

Here are some of our favorites you can try:

Our sausage is prepared fresh and we use raw ground pork or chicken. So you will need to cook the sausages to a safe internal temperature before eating:

  • Pork Sausages – 160°F
  • Chicken Sausages – 165°F

Please ensure all safe food handling methods are used, for more information the best resource is through Health Canada.

Directions

The cooking directions will depend on your desired method. There is no superior technique, they are all great depending on the desired outcome, it’s good to understand more than one cooking alternative, but for these ideas you will generally want to keep your heat on medium for a gradual cook, and turn the sausages often to achieve a uniform heat and color throughout.

Should I Pierce The Sausages?

Some recipes suggest that you should pierce or score the sausages during cooking. Those sausages have an abundance of excess fat and liquids that need to escape. Spolumbo’s sausages are made from premium whole ground muscle, we do not add fat, fillers, or trim, and therefore our products tend to start leaner than many other typical sausages. For best results we recommend that you DO NOT pierce our sausages during cooking. Those natural juices ensure a moist and flavorful finish that stays IN the product.

On Your Stovetop

1. Cover the bottom of your pan with some water for a bit of liquid to prevent the outside of the sausages from burning while the internal meat simmers slowly to temperature.

2. Cover with a lid to trap in the steam, and cook on medium for around 10-12 minutes.

2. Now uncover to allow the water to evaporate and begin to develop a nice sear on the outside of the sausage by turning frequently until brown.

4. That’s it! Enjoy the sausage on it’s own or add to any recipe.

Stovetop Sausage

In Your Oven

1. First cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, this will help make cleanup a breeze. Then place the sausages on the lined sheet.

2. Pre-heat oven to 350°F and bake sausages for 20-25 minutes, or until proper internal temperature is reached. Be sure to turn them over once or twice – around every 5-7 minutes to ensure even browning.

3. Let stand outside oven for 5 minutes and serve.

4. Hint – this also works well and tastes great if you take them out of the oven a bit earlier and then finish them for 2-5 minutes on a high-heat open BBQ to add grill marks.

Oven Cooked Sausage

Grilled On The BBQ

1. Heat up your grill on medium-high to about 375°F. We like to sear them on high before letting them sit.

2. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. You will want to turn them consistently to ensure they come out golden brown! Don’t worry if the casings split open, this is a natural behaviour sometimes, but try and keep the opening facing upwards so that most of the juices trying to escape will flow back into the sausage. If the sausage is hot enough to split the casing then it’s a good sign that they are close to being done.

3. That’s it! Cooking Spolumbo’s Sausage on the grill is one of the easiest methods.

Grilled Sausage

Comments

Now that you know how easy it is to prepare great sausages, integrate them into your healthy weekly meal planning. Choose between chicken or pork and you have a simple and hearty dish to enjoy with your family.

At Spolumbo’s, we have provided Calgary with Italian deli favourites and sausage for over 20 years. We offer Calgary Catering options that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

grilled sausage

How to Cook Spolumbo’s Sausage

March 28, 2025

How to Cook

Spolumbo's Italian Sausage

sausage display banner

Are you wondering how to best cook our Spolumb’s Italian Sausage? You’ve come to the right place.

Author: Remo Trotta

Our Sausage

All Spolumbo’s sausage is crafted with love and care. We use no fillers, nor binders and nor preservatives, and every  sausage is gluten-free! Our all-natural recipes blend authentic herbs and spices for artisan quality pork and poultry sausages in a variety of flavors for every taste or occasion.

Our Italian sausage is the most popular, very versatile, and always delicious when enjoyed either on its own or as part of some amazing recipes such as Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta, Tortellini and Sausage Soup, or as a topping on your favourite pizza.

So how do you cook Spolumbo’s sausage? Let’s cover three popular methods:

Italian Sausage Preparation

Ingredients

All you need for this is your favorite variety of fresh or thawed Spolumbo’s sausage. Methods are similar regardless of  pork or poultry, you will just want to be careful to cook to the correct internal temperature for the type of meat you choose.

Here are some of our favorites you can try:

Our sausage is prepared fresh and we use raw ground pork or chicken. So you will need to cook the sausages to a safe internal temperature before eating:

  • Pork Sausages – 160°F
  • Chicken Sausages – 165°F

Please ensure all safe food handling methods are used, for more information the best resource is through Health Canada.

Directions

The cooking directions will depend on your desired method. There is no superior technique, they are all great depending on the desired outcome, it’s good to understand more than one cooking alternative, but for these ideas you will generally want to keep your heat on medium for a gradual cook, and turn the sausages often to achieve a uniform heat and color throughout.

Should I Pierce The Sausages?

Some recipes suggest that you should pierce or score the sausages during cooking. Those sausages have an abundance of excess fat and liquids that need to escape. Spolumbo’s sausages are made from premium whole ground muscle, we do not add fat, fillers, or trim, and therefore our products tend to start leaner than many other typical sausages. For best results we recommend that you DO NOT pierce our sausages during cooking. Those natural juices ensure a moist and flavorful finish that stays IN the product.

On Your Stovetop

1. Cover the bottom of your pan with some water for a bit of liquid to prevent the outside of the sausages from burning while the internal meat simmers slowly to temperature.

2. Cover with a lid to trap in the steam, and cook on medium for around 10-12 minutes.

2. Now uncover to allow the water to evaporate and begin to develop a nice sear on the outside of the sausage by turning frequently until brown.

4. That’s it! Enjoy the sausage on it’s own or add to any recipe.

Stovetop Sausage

In Your Oven

1. First cover a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper, this will help make cleanup a breeze. Then place the sausages on the lined sheet.

2. Pre-heat oven to 350°F and bake sausages for 20-25 minutes, or until proper internal temperature is reached. Be sure to turn them over once or twice – around every 5-7 minutes to ensure even browning.

3. Let stand outside oven for 5 minutes and serve.

4. Hint – this also works well and tastes great if you take them out of the oven a bit earlier and then finish them for 2-5 minutes on a high-heat open BBQ to add grill marks.

Oven Cooked Sausage

Grilled On The BBQ

1. Heat up your grill on medium-high to about 375°F. We like to sear them on high before letting them sit.

2. Cook for about 15-20 minutes. You will want to turn them consistently to ensure they come out golden brown! Don’t worry if the casings split open, this is a natural behaviour sometimes, but try and keep the opening facing upwards so that most of the juices trying to escape will flow back into the sausage. If the sausage is hot enough to split the casing then it’s a good sign that they are close to being done.

3. That’s it! Cooking Spolumbo’s Sausage on the grill is one of the easiest methods.

Grilled Sausage

Comments

Now that you know how easy it is to prepare great sausages, integrate them into your healthy weekly meal planning. Choose between chicken or pork and you have a simple and hearty dish to enjoy with your family.

At Spolumbo’s, we have provided Calgary with Italian deli favourites and sausage for over 20 years. We offer Calgary Catering options that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti & Meatballs

March 28, 2025

Spaghetti & MEatballs
With Homemade Marinara

Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

This classic dish is a breeze to make and so delicious!

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

Ingredients for Homemade Marinara Sauce:

  • 1 medium yellow onion (1 cup chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 56 oz crushed tomatoes (from 2 – 28 oz cans)
  • 2 bay leaves optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp basil finely minced*

Directions

1. Boil water in a large pot. Once the water boils, add salt and pasta then cook to al dente.

2. While cooking the spaghetti, cook your homemade marinara sauce. In a skillet, add oil over medium heat, place the chopped onion and saute, stir often until soft and golden or about 5 minutes then add the minced garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes and until fragrant.

3. Add the 2 cans of crushed tomatoes then bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Then, add Spolumbo’s Classic Italian Meatballs and partially cover with lid. Cook simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Make sure to turns the meatballs occasionally. Five minutes before sauce is done, stir in chopped fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Once done cooking the spaghetti, drain and place in a large serving bowl. Top with meatballs and marinara sauce.

5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Comments

Your favorite Italian spaghetti with meatballs dish is so easy to make because of these easy to grab ingredients for the people who are always on the go. The amazing “WOW”-inducing meatballs of Spolumbo’s which is so tasty, so juicy and so flavorful is a perfect ingredient for your delicious Italian spaghetti with meatballs recipe.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

Spaghetti & Meatballs

May 3, 2020

Spaghetti & MEatballs
With Homemade Marinara

Spaghetti & Meatballs Recipe

This classic dish is a breeze to make and so delicious!

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

Ingredients for Homemade Marinara Sauce:

  • 1 medium yellow onion (1 cup chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 56 oz crushed tomatoes (from 2 – 28 oz cans)
  • 2 bay leaves optional
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp basil finely minced*

Directions

1. Boil water in a large pot. Once the water boils, add salt and pasta then cook to al dente.

2. While cooking the spaghetti, cook your homemade marinara sauce. In a skillet, add oil over medium heat, place the chopped onion and saute, stir often until soft and golden or about 5 minutes then add the minced garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes and until fragrant.

3. Add the 2 cans of crushed tomatoes then bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Then, add Spolumbo’s Classic Italian Meatballs and partially cover with lid. Cook simmer for 30 minutes over medium-low heat. Make sure to turns the meatballs occasionally. Five minutes before sauce is done, stir in chopped fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Once done cooking the spaghetti, drain and place in a large serving bowl. Top with meatballs and marinara sauce.

5. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Comments

Your favorite Italian spaghetti with meatballs dish is so easy to make because of these easy to grab ingredients for the people who are always on the go. The amazing “WOW”-inducing meatballs of Spolumbo’s which is so tasty, so juicy and so flavorful is a perfect ingredient for your delicious Italian spaghetti with meatballs recipe.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Sausage Pizza

Sausage & Ricotta Pizza with Arugula

March 28, 2025

Sausage & Ricotta
Pizza with Arugula

Sausage Pizza

An easy to make Italian style pizza.

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Spolumbos’ Spicy Italian Cooked Sliced Pizza Chips
  • 8 (1-ounce slices) fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup arugula

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Coat a pizza pan with olive oil.
3. While preheating the oven. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
4. Sprinkle some cornmeal on your working area and roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round then transfer to pizza pan.
5. Spread evenly the pizza sauce using a ladle over the surface of the dough, leave about 1/2-inch border. Then, top with crumbled sausage, pizza chips, mozzarella and dollops of ricotta.
6. Place into oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.
7. Once done, garnish with arugula. Serve and enjoy!

Comments

Having a pizza party? Worry no more. A homemade cheesy Italian pizza that you can make in less than 30 minutes.

This will be a perfect hit for your pizza party that your guest will surely love and quite possibly your guest’s favorite pizza. It is easier and quicker to make because of the easy to grab and cooked ingredients but delicious and tasty with a twist of using a crumbled sausage and spicy Italian cooked sliced pizza chips that is convenient for you.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Sausage Pizza

Sausage & Ricotta Pizza with Arugula

March 23, 2020

Sausage & Ricotta
Pizza with Arugula

Sausage Pizza

An easy to make Italian style pizza.

Author: Remo Trotta

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Spolumbos’ Spicy Italian Cooked Sliced Pizza Chips
  • 8 (1-ounce slices) fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup arugula

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Coat a pizza pan with olive oil.
3. While preheating the oven. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until browned. Set aside.
4. Sprinkle some cornmeal on your working area and roll out the pizza into a 12-inch-diameter round then transfer to pizza pan.
5. Spread evenly the pizza sauce using a ladle over the surface of the dough, leave about 1/2-inch border. Then, top with crumbled sausage, pizza chips, mozzarella and dollops of ricotta.
6. Place into oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheeses have melted.
7. Once done, garnish with arugula. Serve and enjoy!

Comments

Having a pizza party? Worry no more. A homemade cheesy Italian pizza that you can make in less than 30 minutes.

This will be a perfect hit for your pizza party that your guest will surely love and quite possibly your guest’s favorite pizza. It is easier and quicker to make because of the easy to grab and cooked ingredients but delicious and tasty with a twist of using a crumbled sausage and spicy Italian cooked sliced pizza chips that is convenient for you.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Easy Spicy Italian Sausage Skillet

October 5, 2020


Spicy Italian Sausage Skillet

Spicy Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers Skillet Easy and Delicious!

Author: Spolumbo's

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Spolumbo’s Spicy Italian Original Coarse Grind Sausage
  • 1 cup white onion — sliced
  • 1 cup red onion — sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper — sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper — sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper — sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves — sliced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Directions

1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the Spolumbo’s sausage. Cook for about 2 minutes or until it turns brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, saute the onions for about 2 minutes, add the bell peppers, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.

3. Pour the chicken broth to the skillet with the peppers and onions, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release all the brown bits.

4. Put the sausage back to the skillet, and reduce to medium heat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, uncover the skillet, increase to medium-high heat, and cook for 3 more minutes, just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked through.

5. Once done, top with parsley and basil or any herbs and spices you like. Serve and enjoy!

4. Put the sausage back to the skillet, and reduce to medium heat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, uncover the skillet, increase to medium-high heat, and cook for 3 more minutes, just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked through.

5. Once done, top with parsley and basil or any herbs and spices you like. Serve and enjoy!

Comments

This recipe is perfect for a busy person. It is easy to make and you will surely love this flavourful dish. Spolumbo’s spicy Italian original corase grind sausage added the flavourfulness to the meal because of its rustic original and truly authentic coarser grind that bursts with flavor and texture in every meaty bite of lean ground pork shoulders mixed with block of natural spices. Try the recipe now and you will surely love!

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

Sausage Skillet

Easy Spicy Italian Sausage Skillet

March 28, 2025


Spicy Italian Sausage Skillet

Spicy Italian Sausage, Onions and Peppers Skillet Easy and Delicious!

Author: Spolumbo's

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 pound Spolumbo’s Spicy Italian Original Coarse Grind Sausage
  • 1 cup white onion — sliced
  • 1 cup red onion — sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper — sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper — sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper — sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves — sliced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil

Directions

1. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the Spolumbo’s sausage. Cook for about 2 minutes or until it turns brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

2. In the same skillet, saute the onions for about 2 minutes, add the bell peppers, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent.

3. Pour the chicken broth to the skillet with the peppers and onions, and scrape the bottom of the skillet to release all the brown bits.

4. Put the sausage back to the skillet, and reduce to medium heat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, uncover the skillet, increase to medium-high heat, and cook for 3 more minutes, just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked through.

5. Once done, top with parsley and basil or any herbs and spices you like. Serve and enjoy!

4. Put the sausage back to the skillet, and reduce to medium heat. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, uncover the skillet, increase to medium-high heat, and cook for 3 more minutes, just until the liquid is evaporated and the sausage is cooked through.

5. Once done, top with parsley and basil or any herbs and spices you like. Serve and enjoy!

Comments

This recipe is perfect for a busy person. It is easy to make and you will surely love this flavourful dish. Spolumbo’s spicy Italian original corase grind sausage added the flavourfulness to the meal because of its rustic original and truly authentic coarser grind that bursts with flavor and texture in every meaty bite of lean ground pork shoulders mixed with block of natural spices. Try the recipe now and you will surely love!

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

tortellini soup

Jason’s Tortellini Sausage Soup

April 26, 2016

Jason's
Tortellini Sausage Soup

tortellini soup

Take a simple tortellini broth and kick it up a few notches!

Author: Jason Porter

Ingredients

  • 3 (15oz) Spolumbo’s Spicy Italian Sausage, casings https://www.spolumbos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Barca-Pomodoro-1.jpgved
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 8-12 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley (flatleaf)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan

Directions

Place the sausage in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.

Next add the beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any fat that may surface.

Add the zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the cheese.

Comments

The best thing about this recipe is the versatility. Substitute any vegetable or any pasta of your choice and completely re-invent the dish each time.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

tortellini soup

Jason’s Tortellini Sausage Soup

March 28, 2025

Jason's
Tortellini Sausage Soup

tortellini soup

Take a simple tortellini broth and kick it up a few notches!

Author: Jason Porter

Ingredients

  • 3 (15oz) Spolumbo’s Spicy Italian Sausage, casings https://www.spolumbos.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Barca-Pomodoro-1.jpgved
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 4 fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 red pepper chopped
  • 8-12 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley (flatleaf)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan

Directions

Place the sausage in a large pot over medium high heat and saute for 10 minutes, or until well browned. Drain the fat except for about 1 tablespoon, add the onions and garlic and saute for 5 more minutes.

Next add the beef stock, water, wine, tomatoes, carrots, basil, oregano and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming any fat that may surface.

Add the zucchini, tortellini, green bell pepper and parsley to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until tortellini is fully cooked. Pour into individual bowls and garnish with the cheese.

Comments

The best thing about this recipe is the versatility. Substitute any vegetable or any pasta of your choice and completely re-invent the dish each time.

Spolumbo’s has been providing Calgary with Italian deli favourites for over 20 years. Catering delicious deli cuisine that will make any gathering a hit! Please contact us at 403-264-6452 for event catering, office catering, and corporate catering OR visit our catering page for more details.  

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