Recipe & Product Development
Custom gelato formulations, flavor development, production standards, and menu creation for restaurants and hospitality brands.
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Rooted in Italian Hospitality
Fellini Catering was born from a passion for authentic Italian flavor, hospitality, and timeless presentation.
Our Story
Rooted in Italy. Designed for memories.
Inspired by the cafés and dessert bars of Italy, we bring a refined yet approachable catering experience to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations throughout the Houston area. Our offerings center around what we do best: handcrafted gelato, Italian desserts, and full-service coffee bars — from small-batch gelato and classic cannoli to expertly prepared espresso drinks made by on-site baristas.
We believe great catering is about more than just food — it's about atmosphere, craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality. Whether your event is intimate or large-scale, casual or elegant, our team works closely with you to curate a setup that fits your vision while delivering consistent quality and memorable service.
Our Craft
Thoughtfully sourced. Traditionally made.
At Fellini Catering, we take pride in using thoughtfully sourced ingredients, honoring traditional Italian recipes, and presenting everything with care and style. Our goal is simple: to create moments your guests will remember long after the last espresso is poured and the final scoop of gelato is served.
Based in Houston, TX 77024, we serve clients throughout Houston and surrounding areas — Memorial, River Oaks, The Heights, Katy, Sugar Land, Bellaire, and West University — within approximately 25 miles of our studio. Events outside this radius may be accommodated with a travel fee.
The Experience Behind Fellini
Meet Gaetano Albelice
Founder, Gelato Specialist & Café Consultant
Fellini Catering is led by Gaetano Albelice, a Houston-based gelato and café consultant whose career has centered on helping hospitality businesses create exceptional Italian dessert and beverage programs.
Over the years, Gaetano has developed custom gelato recipes and production systems for gelaterias, restaurants, and hospitality concepts throughout Houston and beyond. His work has also included operating a wholesale gelato division and helping hundreds of restaurant owners introduce or improve gelato, coffee, and pastry programs within their businesses.
His industry education includes hands-on training in Italy with respected Italian chefs and gelato professionals, along with years of practical experience developing products, training teams, and refining production systems. Gaetano has also taught professional seminars at Culinary Institute Lenôtre, sharing his knowledge of gelato production and café operations with aspiring and established hospitality professionals.
His consulting work has extended beyond independent restaurants to restaurant groups and nationally recognized brands, supporting the development and rollout of scalable gelato, coffee, and pastry menus across multiple markets.
Today, that experience informs every Fellini Catering event from flavor development and production planning to equipment selection, service flow, presentation, and the final guest experience. Whether an event features handcrafted gelato, fresh-filled cannoli, live tiramisù, or made-to-order espresso, every detail is supported by years of real-world hospitality and product-development experience.
“I've spent years helping restaurants build gelato, coffee, and pastry programs. Fellini Catering is where that experience becomes personal — one celebration, one menu, and one guest experience at a time.”
Restaurant Consulting
Guidance for hundreds of restaurant owners implementing or improving gelato, coffee, and pastry programs.
Industry Education
Professional training in Italy and seminar instruction at Culinary Institute Lenôtre.
National Program Development
Experience helping restaurant groups and national brands develop scalable gelato and coffee menus.
Experience That Shows Up at Your Event
Live dessert catering requires more than attractive presentation. Recipes must remain consistent, gelato must be produced and held correctly, equipment must match the venue, and service must be designed around the number of guests arriving at the station at one time.
Gaetano's background in production, training, consulting, and multi-location menu development allows Fellini Catering to approach every event as both a culinary experience and an operating system. The result is a station that looks beautiful, serves efficiently, and delivers the quality guests expect from the Fellini name.
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