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Bridal Shower Brunch with Harry Potter Theme

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a Bridal shower Brunch for a bride with a special theme – Harry Potter! The bride requested English-style foods, but also wanted at least two items featuring Brie cheese. LadyFingers created a Cheese and Fruit Display, finger food including Modern Tea Sandwiches, and a selection of delicious main course brunch items. The bridal shower brunch took place in one of the most charming venues in Pittsburgh – Point Breezeway – which as the name suggests, is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

“Thank you so much! Everything was perfect! The food complimented the theme without being over the top. Thank you for seeing my vision for the bridal shower brunch and working with me to make it come true. “ – Amanda H. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh bride)

Catering Menu

Artisanal Cheese and Fruit Display

A selection of English and French cheeses to include:

Brie served with Fig Compote

Double Gloucester

Beemster

Grapes, Apples and Dried Fruits

Sliced Breads and Crackers

Finger Food

Cucumber Cups with Salmon Mousse

Brie and Cherry Puff Cups

Modern Tea Sandwiches:

Mini Biscuits with Goat Cheese and Berry Preserves

Chicken and Arugula Toast Cups

Ham and Apple Choux Sandwiches with Boursin

Main Course Brunch

Bananas Foster Strata

Sausage and Gruyere Pie

Baby Greens with Red Grapefruit and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Vegan Wedding at Five Fillies Farm

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a vegan wedding in the Wedding Barn at Five Fillies Farm in New Wilmington, PA. Food included cocktail hour food stations, passed hors d’oeuvres and a vegan buffet.

Catering Menu

Cocktail Hour Food Stations

Crostini Station – hand made crostini with assorted vegan toppings

Italian Bean and Basil Spread

Black Olive Tapenade

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Crudites Station – a variety of fresh vegetables with assorted vegan dips

Fiery Butternut Squash Dip

Smoky Black Bean Dip

Caramelized Onion Dip

Quesadilla Station

Black Bean and Chipotle

Spinach and Avocado

Roasted Vegetable

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Sun-Dried Tomato Pinwheels

Pesto and Goat Cheese Tartlets (vegetarian)

Main Course Buffet

Vol Au Vents – crisp puff pastry shells with vegan fillings

Asparagus and Shiitake Green Curry

Parma Rosa Roasted Vegetable

Potato and Onion Pierogies with assorted vegan toppings

Applesauce, Pesto Sauce, French Fried Onions

Peach Salsa Salad

Traditional Green Salad with assorted dressings

Bridal Shower Luncheon

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a bridal shower luncheon with passed hors d’oeuvres and a fresh buffet at a private residence in the Pittsburgh suburb of Wexford.

“The LadyFingers ladies are terrific! Delicious food and delightful service!“ – Mary W. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh client)

Catering Menu

Bridal shower luncheon with salmon zucchini rolls

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Salad in Zucchini Ribbons

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Mini Biscuits with Goat Cheese and Fig Preserves

Smoked Ham and Dijon Crepe Rolls

Crostini with Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Shrimp Bisque Cocktail Soup Shots

Main Course Buffet

Cold Salad Trio – three colds salads each served in a special way

Shrimp Salad served in martini glasses

Chicken Salad served in puff pastry shells

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Salad rolled in zucchini ribbons

Finger Sandwich Selection

BLT Mini-Biscuits

Salami Sandwich Stacks

Cucumber and Cream Cheese (traditional tea sandwich)

Salad-tini Station – a choice of mini salad ingredients served in martini glasses

Baby Lettuces, Baby Spinach, French Endive, Red Cabbage

Carrots, Cucumbers, Bell Peppers

Croutons, Shaved Parmesan

Dried Cranberries, Candied Walnuts

Fresh Dressings including Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Lemon Caesar and Thai Peanut

Salads/Sides

Boursin Potato Gratin

Mediterranean Rice Salad

New Year’s Eve Party and Dinner

Event Description: LadyFingers prepared catered hors d’oeuvres and appetizers, followed by a dinner buffet for this swanky New Year’s Eve Party held in an upscale private home on Mt. Washington.

“Beyond our expectations! Our guests were in awe! We can’t wait to have you back next year!” – Anna S. and Don K. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh area client)

Catering Menu

Special Starters:

Hot and Cold Dip Station

Triple Creme Brie and Prosciutto Dip (hot)

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip (hot)

Tuna Pate’ (cold)

served with assorted scoops, chips, crackers, fruit and vegetable dippers

Quesadilla Station

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas with Ranch Dipping Sauce

Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas with Salsa

Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas with Sour Cream

Appealing Appetizers:

Antipasto Kebabs

Chive Pancakes with Caramelized Onions

Shrimp on Ice

Entertaining Entrees and Sides:

Vol Au Vents Station with savory fillings

Five-Spice Braised Pork

Parma Rosa Chicken

White Wine and Herb Poached Salmon

Acorn Squash, Apple and Cranberry Bake

New Year’s Slaw

Tomato and Green Bean Salad with Toasted Sunflower Seeds

Irish-Themed Surprise Birthday Party

Event Description: LadyFingers prepared appetizers and a festive Irish buffet for a surprise birthday party held in the Roslyn Farms suburb of Pittsburgh.

“The guests raved about the food. There is a lot of Irish food out there but this was fresh and appealed to both the men and the women. We plan to use LadyFingers again soon for our daughter’s graduation party!” – Patrick M. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh area client)

Catering Menu

Appetizers

Irish Cheddar and Beer Dip

New Potatoes with Artichoke Parmesan Filling

Bangers with Whiskey Glaze

Shamrock Ravioli with Marinara Dipping Suce

Hot Bacon Rolls

Main Course Buffet

Corned Beef Sandwich Bar

Slow-Cooked Corned Beef

Assorted breads

Assorted sliced cheeses

Fresh sauerkraut and cole slaw

Mustards, dressings and sauces

Irish Stew with Biscuits

Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Bake

Roasted Vegetable Platter

Bridal Shower Buffet

Event Description: LadyFingers prepared this catered bridal shower buffet for a large family gathering in the Munhall neighborhood near Pittsburgh.

“The food is wonderful and dealing with Diane is so easy! She is very accommodating and helpful and when she comes to your house, you don’t really know she is there – delicious food just appears on your table in different stages! Our bridal shower buffet was amazing. Not only is Diane great, but her staff is wonderful as well”. – Danielle D. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh client)

Catering Menu

Appetizers

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Chutney

Parmesan Cups with Herbed Goat Cheese

New Potatoes with Bacon-Cheddar Filling

Entrees

Florentine Lasagna Rolls

Parma Rosa Chicken

Sides

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Amaretto Crème

Green Beans with Shallots and Hazelnuts

Potato Gratin with Boursin Cheese Sauce

Artichoke and Parmesan Crescents

Beverages

Apricot Lemonade Sparkler

Mai Tai Punch

Baby Shower Brunch

Event Description: LadyFingers prepared catered appetizers and a catered buffet for a delightful baby shower brunch.

“I hired LadyFingers for several events over the past year including this baby shower brunch. Without a doubt, Diane’s food is absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared and displayed. You won’t go wrong selecting Diane to cater your next function or event. – Danielle D. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh client)

Catering Menu

Bacon Rolls at Baby shower Brunch

Appetizers: “Bacon, Eggs, Toast and Pancakes”

Hot Bacon Bundles

Wild Mushroom Frittata on Toasted Crostini

Sweet Corn Pancakes with Salsa Topping

Muffin Assortment

Lemon Raspberry

Triple Chocolate

Apple Caramel

Buffet

Hash Brown Ham and Cheese Bake

Garlic Chicken Salad on Butter Croissants

Tomatoes Rockefeller

Cheesy Rice and Corn Soufflé

Fresh Fruit Salad Bowl with Amaretto Crème on the side

Dessert

Chocolate Fondue with assorted dippers

Rehearsal Dinner Buffet

Event Description: LadyFingers prepared a catered buffet for the rehearsal dinner of a wonderful young couple in the Munhall neighborhood near Pittsburgh.

“LadyFingers catered both my bridal shower and my rehearsal dinner. Diane and her staff provide elegant and delicious food and I highly recommend them for any occasion”. – Laura C. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh bride)

Catering Menu

Salmon and Penne in Dill Cream Sauce

Roasted Vegetable Crepes

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Sandwich Rolls and Condiments

Sesame Ginger Mayo, Wasabi Mayo

Chicken Platter (baked and grilled) with Dipping Sauces

Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce, Roasted Garlic Balsamic Sauce

Boursin Potato Gratin

Tomato, Green Bean and Mozzarella Salad

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Rosemary Parmesan Garlic Bread