I'm buying in large quantity — will you give me a wholesale price?
ne KOM-pro in GRAN-de kwan-ti-TA mi fa un PRET-tso al-in-GROS-so
Negotiating bulk pricing when buying large quantities, e.g. for a restaurant or event.
Wholesale pricing (prezzo all'ingrosso) is negotiated when buying significantly above the standard quantity. Restaurateurs, caterers, and event organisers regularly negotiate directly with market vendors. The minimum quantity for wholesale discussion varies by product but is typically 5–10x the normal retail amount.
Acquisto per un ristorante — possiamo parlare di prezzi?
I'm buying for a restaurant — can we discuss prices?
Establishing professional context for negotiation
Se prendo tutto il cassone, quanto mi fa?
If I take the whole crate, how much will you do it for?
Taking an entire crate — maximum volume discount
Possiamo fare un accordo fisso settimanale?
Can we set up a fixed weekly arrangement?
Proposing a recurring supplier relationship
Many Rome and Naples restaurants source directly from the weekly wholesale market (mercato all'ingrosso) or negotiate directly with trusted retail vendors. This direct farm-to-table supply chain, bypassing supermarkets, is one reason Italian restaurant food tastes notably fresher.