Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Traditional Italian Catering in Bangor
J. DeFranco & Daughters was founded in 1926 by Philip and Teodora DeFranco as an Italian grocery store and butcher shop. In 1976, their son Martin relocated the business to its current location on West Bangor Road in Bangor, Pennsylvania. The business evolved into a full-service catering operation in 1989 under Joseph DeFranco, who continues the tradition of quality meats and Italian cuisine. We specialize in Italian dishes but offer diverse menu selections for events of all sizes, from intimate dinners to weddings with over 250 guests. Our services include butler-style presentation, buffet options, country-style service, and delivery with complete customization.We produce our own gourmet sausage and offer fresh-cut meats, imported cheeses, and Italian specialty products for takeout. Our Cucina section provides authentic Italian ingredients for home cooking enthusiasts. We also create custom-designed Italian gift baskets through our Principessa Sirena service. Our commitment is to make each occasion memorable by exceeding expectations through personalized service and culinary excellence.
Services
Catering
Italian Cuisine
Gift Baskets
Meat Cutting
Takeout Orders
Wedding Catering
Buffet Service
Butler Service
Country Style Service
Gourmet Sausage
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We offer over 95 years of experience in Italian cuisine and quality meats.
- Our family-owned business provides personalized catering solutions for any occasion size.
- We produce our own gourmet sausage and source premium fresh-cut meats.
- We deliver a complete Italian experience with authentic ingredients and products.
- Our Principessa Sirena service creates custom-designed Italian gift baskets for special occasions.
What people say
Delicious food
Friendly owners
Awesome service
Best Italian around
Excellent catering
Services
Catering Services
We provide comprehensive catering services for events of all sizes, from intimate dinners to large weddings with over 250 guests. Our offerings include butler service, buffet-style presentation, country-style service, and delivery/set-up options. Each event receives custom attention to ensure it meets our clients' specific needs and preferences.
Italian Cuisine
Our Italian cuisine expertise forms the foundation of our catering offerings, drawing on generations of authentic recipes and cooking techniques. We maintain traditional quality while offering variety to accommodate diverse tastes at any event. This culinary heritage distinguishes our service in the catering industry.
Gift Baskets
Our Principessa Sirena service offers custom-designed Italian gift baskets for special occasions. Available in multiple price tiers from $50 to $150, these baskets feature authentic Italian products beautifully presented with personalized touches including special occasion cards and decorative elements that reflect our heritage.
Meat Cutting
We maintain our original butcher shop tradition through premium fresh-cut meats for catering and retail. This expertise in meat preparation enhances our catering services with consistently high-quality ingredients. Our experience in this area dates back to our 1926 founding as a grocery and butcher shop.
Takeout Orders
We offer takeout options for those who prefer to enjoy our cuisine at home, maintaining the same quality standards as our catering services. This includes our signature sandwiches, gourmet sausage, and imported Italian products that reflect our complete culinary heritage in convenient format options.
People
Joseph DeFranco
Owner
Joseph DeFranco has led the business since 1989, continuing the tradition of quality meats and Italian cuisine established by his family. He oversees all catering operations and maintains the company's commitment to excellence.
Joelene DeFranco
Co-owner
Joelene DeFranco partners with her husband Joseph in operating the business, contributing to their shared goal of making every occasion memorable through exceptional catering services.
Questions
What services does J. DeFranco & Daughters offer?
We offer catering services, fresh-cut meats, gourmet sausage production, Italian grocery items, and custom-designed gift baskets for various occasions.
Do you cater events of all sizes?
Yes, we cater events ranging from romantic dinners for two to weddings with over 250 guests with full customization options.
What types of Italian gift baskets do you offer?
Our Principessa Sirena service offers custom-designed baskets starting at $50, including themes for holidays, weddings, and special occasions.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 7am-7pm, Friday & Saturday 7am-6pm, and Sunday 9am-3pm at our Bangor, PA location.
Are delivery services available?
Yes, we offer delivery services for catering orders and gift baskets with applicable fees based on distance and order complexity.
Reviews (6)
Lee Moyer
May 26, 2022
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I went along with a friend to pick up her order. She loves this place! She orders what she calls Easter Pie every year. It must be really good because we drove a very long way to get here. (She's from Northampton.)
Fitz Finds
May 26, 2022
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Had the Brooklyn Cheesesteak (amazing this must be tried) and Italian Hoagie (delicious). Tried both the italian soft roll and the semolina roll and both were very good italian rolls, the semolina was slightly better. Hands down the best in the area. Looking forward to trying more of their menu.
Susa'S. Light
Mar 20, 2022
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I always love stopping in for my special, a delicious eggplant and parmesan on a warm bun, oh it's a delight! And while I'm waiting, they make you feel so welcome, like family! If you get back on those back roads, stop in and enjoy a real treat and meet the family, it's A-1.!
Laurane Mcglynn
Dec 28, 2021
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Stopped in while just driving by. Owners were so nice! They made me a delicious gluten free sandwich. Hard to find a good tasting bread but this was really good! Ingredients were fresh. They even taped the packaging on the sandwich with masking tape. Totally reminded me of the Italian deli I went to as a kid. Would definitely recommend! Plan to go back when they reopen after the holidays!
Bear Sesame
Aug 21, 2021
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You won't go home disappointed with any of the purchases here. The atmosphere reminds me of tiny on the inside but full of a larger character in taste and etiquette. Catering offered and we will take them up on that. Anyone looking to work in a mah and pops shop ought to meet these charming couple.
Smart Ass
Aug 14, 2021
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If you want great food from lunch sandwiches to sausage for dinner, you can't come to a better place! Oh and if you have a party you want catered, I highly recommend this business, I would never consider another!
