Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Authentic Italian Frozen Meals & Fundraising Solutions
Founded in 1965 by Enrico Palarchio, our company has built a legacy of crafting authentic Italian meals using time-honored family recipes. With over six decades of culinary expertise, we specialize in frozen entrees, pastas, soups, and sauces made from premium ingredients like 100% durum wheat pasta, fresh herbs, and premium meats. Our commitment to quality extends to our fundraising programs, which have empowered schools and organizations to achieve significant profits through our convenient, high-demand products.We maintain rigorous quality control across our manufacturing processes, utilizing modern technology like spiral freezing to preserve freshness. Our team, led by multiple generations of the Palarchio family, continues to uphold the traditions of excellence established in our early years as a local butcher shop and deli.
Services
Frozen Entrees
Pasta Meals
Soup Varieties
Fundraising Programs
Catering Services
Retail Distribution
Private Label Production
Custom Meal Kits
Food Service Solutions
Online Ordering
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of Italian culinary expertise in every meal
- Our recipes use 100% premium meats and authentic Italian cheeses
- We guarantee 10-15 minute meal preparation with frozen convenience
- Our fundraising programs deliver $8-$10 profit per case sold
- We maintain strict quality control with modern spiral freezing technology
What people say
Authentic Nanna-level taste
Excellent fundraising profits
Quick meal preparation
Premium quality ingredients
Popular community favorite
Services
Frozen Entrees
Our frozen entrees combine traditional Italian recipes with modern convenience. Each meal features premium ingredients like 100% durum wheat pasta and fresh vegetables. These chef-crafted dishes maintain authentic flavors while offering quick preparation times for busy households and food service providers.
Fundraising Programs
Our fundraising solutions provide organizations with high-profit margin products that sell themselves. With profit margins of $8-$10 per case and comprehensive support materials, we help schools and groups achieve their financial goals through our popular frozen meal packages.
Catering Services
We offer off-site catering for events ranging from small gatherings to large banquets. Our menu features authentic Italian dishes prepared using the same quality standards as our retail products. Our experienced team handles all aspects of event food service with professional execution.
Private Label Production
We provide private label manufacturing services for retailers and food service providers. Our production capabilities include custom formulations while maintaining strict quality control standards. This service allows clients to offer authentic Italian meals under their own brand identity.
Food Service Solutions
Our food service division supplies restaurants, schools, and institutions with authentic Italian meals. We offer bulk packaging options and consistent product availability. Our commercial-grade products maintain the same quality standards as our consumer-facing offerings.
People
Enrico Palarchio
Founder
Italian immigrant and master chef who established Rico's Foods in 1965. Brought traditional pasta-making expertise from Italy to Canada, developing authentic recipes that remain core to our product line today.
Richard Palarchio
Operations Manager
Second-generation leader continuing family tradition since 1985. Oversees production and catering operations, maintaining quality standards established by his father while implementing modern food safety practices.
Questions
What makes Rico's Foods Foods different from other frozen meal brands?
Our authentic Italian recipes developed over 60 years use premium ingredients and traditional preparation methods while maintaining modern food safety standards.
How does the fundraising program work?
We provide complete support materials and handle product delivery. Organizations earn $8-$10 profit per case sold with our easy-to-manage 2-3 week selling periods.
Are Rico's Foods products available in local stores?
Yes, our products are available through local retailers and grocery stores in Northern Ontario and select Canadian markets.
What allergens are present in your products?
Common allergens include milk, eggs, wheat, and soy. Full ingredient lists and allergen information are clearly labeled on all packaging.
Do you offer custom catering options?
We provide customized catering menus for events of all sizes, combining traditional Italian dishes with modern presentation techniques for special occasions.
Reviews (6)
Jose Mendoza
Jan 02, 2022
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Really good food, really good customer service even if the line is long and they are short staffed, the lady cashier at night is a doll. She makes the wait worth it.
Charles Bohe
Dec 03, 2021
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Staff was very nice to interact with. Cheerful, polite, and very professional. Nachos came in a large pan perfectly layer out so the entire pan of chips was covered with some type of seasoning. I ordered a California Burrito not realizing California Burritos have French frys inside. Ill skip the California Burritos in the future but the large nachos made up for the California Burrito. I had flan for desert which turned out to be excellent. Worth the 30 minute drive. Outside dining is limited to two two chair tables. We ate about 7 in the evening with almost all inside dining open.
Blaise Isabel
Nov 24, 2021
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I recommend the asada burrito and tacos de carnitas. The rest of there dishes I've tasted aren't that good. The Pozole soup seasoning is meant more for Menudo and it's more greasy than necessary. The Churro just taste like a donut (which is not bad) but it's not a Churro.
Lala Wolf Rosales Bedolla
Sep 29, 2021
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The food was okay I was enjoying the time with my friend mostly most of it as far as eating here again I might to try something different but pretty much okay
Jeanette Duran
May 14, 2021
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I had to give 5 stars. I had ordered the pozole, Cheeto nachos and tacos. Everything was delicious! Since I ordered on Uber eats the nachos did get soggy cause the restaurant is far from my house. But it still was very tasty! My favorite thing was the pozole. This pozole is hands down one of the best Ive had ! Will definitely be ordering it again!
M. Hernandez
Jan 23, 2020
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The pork to my pozole was so tender and the broth so flavorful. It paired so well with my toppings. Lettuce instead of cabbage here. And tortilla chips instead of tostadas which I love. These booth seats are so cushiony. Very comfortable. I was immediately impressed. Univision on the TV. They got the bops on. cute AF neon sign.