Real Arrosticini. From the embers of Abruzzo to your table.
Traditional sheep meat, or Black Angus for a gourmet touch. Flash-frozen to perfection, delivered to homes and restaurants throughout Switzerland.
Born on the embers of the Gran Sasso.
Arrosticini are small skewers of cubed sheep meat, threaded by hand onto wooden sticks. They originate in Abruzzo, among the pastures of Gran Sasso and Voltigno, where shepherds cooked them on the fornacella — a long, narrow brazier — turning them until the meat became golden on the outside and juicy on the inside. No marinades: just meat, fire and a pinch of salt.
Today they are the most loved Italian street food: eaten piping hot, pulling the meat off the skewer with your teeth, in good company. And in Switzerland you can find them at LAPA — in two versions.
Two souls. Three formats. All ready to order.
Sheep · 4.6 kg carton
Black Angus: the arrosticino that (almost) nobody has.
The traditional ones are made of sheep meat, with a strong flavor. But for those looking for something more we have Black Angus arrosticini: premium beef, leaner and more tender, with a full and round taste. Perfect to impress guests at home or to distinguish your restaurant's menu. In Switzerland it is a rarity — we have it in stock.
From Italy to your freezer, without breaking the cold chain.
❄️ Frozen to perfection
They arrive frozen with a controlled cold chain: they keep for a long time and can be cooked directly, without waste.
🚚 Delivery 6 days a week
Refrigerated logistics from Embrach (ZH) to Zurich, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Aargau, Zug and all of Switzerland.
🍢 Home and restaurant
Family box for your barbecue or regular supplies for pizzerias, restaurants and delicatessens. Same product, same quality.
How to cook arrosticini.
Thaw them, light the coals (or a hot griddle) and follow the Abruzzo tradition.
Defrost
Let them thaw in the fridge for a few hours. Keep them compact, do not separate them.
Grill or griddle
Fornacella, griglia a carbone o piastra in ghisa rovente. Disponili vicini, in fila.
Turn frequently
5–8 minutes, turning frequently. They should brown on the outside and stay juicy on the inside.
Salt and serve
Only salt, never beforehand. Served piping hot, with bread and a good Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
The highlight of the barbecue.
Few dishes bring everyone together like arrosticini. They cook in a moment, you eat them with your hands and you can't stop. Calculate from 10 to 20 arrosticini per person: they seem like a lot, but they disappear. Order online, they arrive frozen, and you are ready for the next weekend in the garden.
Fill your freezer →An appetizer that sells itself.
Arrosticini are a classic with high margins: low food cost, very fast preparation, shared portion that raises the bill. Put them on the menu as an appetizer or sharing board. We guarantee you continuity of supply and refrigerated delivery throughout Switzerland.
Talk to us on WhatsAppWhat people ask us about arrosticini.
What meat are arrosticini made of?
Traditionally from sheep meat (adult ovine), which gives the bold and authentic Abruzzo flavour. At LAPA you will find both the classic sheep arrosticini and the gourmet Black Angus version (fine beef), leaner and more delicate.
Lamb or sheep arrosticini?
True Abruzzo arrosticini are made of sheep meat, not lamb: adult sheep meat has a fuller, more distinctive taste. Lamb is milder. Our traditional arrosticini are made of sheep meat, in keeping with the Gran Sasso tradition.
How do you cook them?
On a narrow brazier (fornacella), charcoal grill or a very hot cast-iron griddle. Just 5–8 minutes, turning them often. Salt only at the end of cooking and serve immediately, piping hot.
Can you buy arrosticini in Switzerland?
Yes. LAPA delivers them frozen throughout Switzerland, 6 days a week, with refrigerated logistics from Embrach (ZH). Can be ordered online both by private individuals for a barbecue and by restaurants and pizzerias.
Quanti arrosticini a persona devo calcolare?
As a starter or aperitif, 10–15 per person; as a main course, 20 or more. They disappear fast: better to have plenty.
How do they arrive? Are they frozen?
They arrive deep-frozen, with a controlled cold chain. They store conveniently in the freezer and are cooked after thawing, without waste.
Light the coals. We take care of the rest.
Sheep and Black Angus arrosticini, frozen and delivered throughout Switzerland. For your table or for your venue.