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50th Birthday Party

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a 50th Birthday Party for a couple who wanted to have delicious food that combined the unique with the traditional. In addition to passed hors d’oeuvres, LadyFingers prepared a Hot Dip Station, a Mini Sandwich Station, a Skewer Station and a Mashed Potato Bar. Good food and fun were had by all at this party held in the Gibsonia neighborhood near Pittsburgh.

“I was nervous about having a successful 50th birthday party for my husband and had never hired a caterer before. But Diane and the LadyFingers team gave us great food and service and this was my best party ever!” – Amy M. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh client)

Catering Menu

Hot Dip StationBLT Mini Biscuits at 50th birthday party

Triple Creme Brie and Prosciutto Dip

Caribbean Chicken Dip

English Cheddar and Ale Dip

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Bacon Roll-Ups

Bang-Bang Shrimp in Won Ton Cups

Seared Tuna with Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce

Mini Sandwich Station

Mini Muffalettas

Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwiches served with Tomato Soup Shots

BLT Mini Biscuits

Skewer Station

Spicy Paprika Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Beef Martini Skewers

Antipasto Kebabs (both meat and vegetarian options)

Fiesta-Lime Shrimp Skewers

Mashed Potato Bar

Fluffy hand-mashed potatoes served with delicious toppings:

Shredded Cheeses, Crumbled Bacon, Green Onions, Sour Cream, French Fried Onions

Customer Appreciation Party

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a swanky customer appreciation party for one of the area’s top web designers and business marketers. Guests included small business owners from around the Pittsburgh region as well as local celebrities. The food featured LadyFingers’ ever-popular Hot Dip Station along with an amazing selection of passed hors d’oeuvres. The customer appreciation party took place in one of LadyFingers’ favorite venues – The Mansion at Robin Hill Park. This fabulous party venue is located in the Moon Township suburb of Pittsburgh.

“I’m going to be on a high for weeks after my customer appreciation party last night! I’m so happy and proud that I was able to have a fantastic party for my clients and wow….it was amazing. Thank you so much to Diane and the LadyFingers staff for everything! I could never have done it without you! LadyFingers made this a party to remember! “ – Lorianne H. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh Client)

Catering Menu

Hot Dip StationHot Dip Station at customer appreciation party

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Hot Reuben Spread

Artichoke and Green Chili Dip

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

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Bacon Roll-Ups

Goat Cheese and Fig Tartlets

Beef Martini Skewers

Chorizo Sauteed in Red Wine

Crab Rangoon Cups

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Wild Mushroom Palmiers

Endive Chicken Boats

Boursin-Stuffed Shrimp

Asparagus Vichyssoise Soup Shots

 

 

Retro Birthday Party – 60’s and 70’s!

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a 60’s and 70’s themed retro birthday party featuring modern food inspired by the fun food from that era. From mini grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup shots inspired by Andy Warhol’s famous soup can, to our popular Hot Dip Station inspired by 70’s fondue, LadyFingers brought back yester-year with up-to-date interpretations. The tie-dyed and bell bottom-clad guests at this one-of-a-kind retro birthday party were grooving in the Community Center in the Rosslyn Farms suburb of Pittsburgh.

“Amazing job on our retro birthday party! Every day I get more positive comments on the creativity and originality of the food, as well as the remarkable presentation! The throw-back signs on each food station with the retro photos were genius! We have great photos of all of your work and we’ll be sending them to you! I don’t know how we’ll ever top this party!” – Andrea H. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh client)

Catering Menu

Starter StationsCrudite' Cups at retro birthday party

Hot Dip Station (served with assorted dippers) inspired by 60’s Fondue           

           Cheddar-Beer Dip

Hot Reuben Spread

Caribbean Chicken Dip

Crudite’ Cups with Caramelized Onion Dip inspired by 60’s Lipton Onion Soup Dip

Fresh zucchini, colored peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers and snow peas

Individual Shrimp Cups inspired by 60’s Shrimp Cocktail

Grazing Stations

Mini Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Shots inspired by the 1962 Andy Warhol Soup Can

Classic Cocktail Meatballs inspired by 60’s Grape Jelly Meatballs

Spinach Balls and Sausage and Asiago Balls inspired by 70’s Bisquick Appetizers

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Asparagus and Prosciutto Wraps inspired by 60’s Crescent Rolls

Salmon Florentine Tartlets inspired by 70’s Quiche

Chili-Pineapple Glazed Chicken Skewers inspired by 70’s Pineapple Chicken

Bacon Roll-Ups inspired by 60’s Rumaki

Beef and Mushroom Bouchees inspired by 60’s Beef Stroganoff

Smoked Ham and Dijon Crepe Rolls inspired by 70’s Crepes

Wedding Reception – Backyard Party

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a wedding reception for a couple who married in Ireland and wanted to have a fabulous party with their family and friends. The reception featured passed hors d’oeuvres and food stations in the backyard of their Pittsburgh home.

“The food was great!  You and your staff made our wedding reception party special.  Thank you!” – Emily G. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh bride)

Catering Menu

Peach Salsa Salad

Peach Salsa Salad

Food Station Starters

Hot Dip Station – delicious dips served warm with assorted dippers

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Hot Reuben Spread

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Boursin-Stuffed Shrimp

Chive Pancakes with Caramelized Onions

Main Course Food Stations

Pierogie Station – old-fashioned Potato and Cheese Pierogies served with assorted toppings

Crumbled Bacon, Shredded Cheese, Applesauce, Sour Cream, French-Fried Onions

“Cross The Border” Station

Chicken and Cheddar Quesadillas

Fiesta-Lime Grilled Shrimp

Creamy Rice Casserole with Poblanos and Corn

Salad Station

Peach Salsa Salad

Baby Greens with Red Grapefruit and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Three Cheese Tortellini Salad

Fresh Tomatoes with Basil Buttermilk Dressing

Graduation Party Celebration

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a graduation party celebration featuring food stations at a beautiful Bell Acres home near Pittsburgh. Stations included an Artisanal Cheese and Fruit Station, a Macaroni and Cheese Station, a Pierogie Station, a Carving Station and a Salad Station.

“I wanted to say thank you so much to you and your staff for helping to make our daughter’s graduation party celebration a huge success.  I received so many compliments on your delicious food offerings and beautiful table presentation at each of the stations.  Everything was wonderful!  You left my kitchen cleaner than how you found it, and I wouldn’t hesitate to call you the next time we are planning an event.  Thank you again!” – Jennifer T. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh catering customer)

Catering Menu

pierogie station at graduation party celebration

Pierogie Station at Graduation Party Celebration

Food Station Starters

Artisanal Cheese and Fruit Station

Double Gloucester, Bellavitano Merlot, Gouda, Jarlsberg, Brie, Boursin, Buffalo Wing Cheddar

Grapes, Apples, Strawberries, Dried Cherries

Main Course Food Stations

Macaroni and Cheese Station – Gruyere and cheddar mac and cheese served with scrumptious toppings

Black Forest Ham, French Fried Onions, White Truffle Oil, Hot Sauce

Pierogie Station – traditional Pittsburgh pierogies served with fun toppings

Applesauce, Sour Cream, Crumbled Bacon, Shredded Cheese

Skewer Station and Carving Station

Sesame Chicken Skewers

Spicy Paprika Grilled Chicken Skewers

Salmon and Pineapple Skewers with Chile Glaze

Freshly Grilled and Carved London Broil

Salad Station

Black Bean and Avocado Salad

Three Cheese Tortellini Salad

Lemon Caesar Salad

Grilled Vegetable Platter including asparagus, red bell peppers, portobellos and zucchini

Baby Shower Garden Party

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a baby shower garden party at a home in the Coraopolis suburb of Pittsburgh. The food was served outdoors under the cover of a beautiful backyard “barn”.  Food included a Hot Dip Station, Tea Sandwiches, a Pierogie Station, a Cold Salad Trio and a Meatball Bar.

“Thanks for a lovely baby shower garden party. I received so many compliments on the food!” – Diane K. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh catering customer)

Catering Menu

Tea Sandwiches served at a baby shower garden party

Tea Sandwiches served at a baby shower garden party

Food Station Starters

Hot Dip Station – delicious dips served warm with assorted dippers

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Hot Reuben Spread

Tea Sandwiches

Cucumber and Cream Cheese

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato

Chicken Salad in Toast Cups

Main Course

Meatball Bar

Parma Rosa Meatballs

Meatballs with Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Cheesy Nacho Nacho Meatballs

Pierogie Station – traditional Pittsburgh pierogies served with assorted toppings

Applesauce, Sour Cream, Crumbled Bacon, Shredded Cheese, French-Fried Onions

Salad Station

Cold Salad Trio

Shrimp Salad served in martini glasses

Chicken Salad served in Puff Pastry Shells

Cedar Plank Grilled Salmon Salad rolled in zucchini ribbons

Baby Greens with Red Grapefruit and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

 

Graduation Party – Food Stations

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a graduation party featuring food stations under a large tent in the backyard of a Franklin Park home near Pittsburgh. Stations included a Hot Dip Station, a Macaroni and Cheese Station, a Pasta Bar, a Skewer Station and a Salad Station.

“Thank you so much for your help with our graduation party!  The food was wonderful” – Deirdre T. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh catering customer)

Catering Menu

Grilled Vegetable Platter for Graduation Party

Grilled Vegetable Platter

Food Station Starters

Hot Dip Station – delicious dips served warm with assorted dippers

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Artichoke and Green Chile Dip

Hot Reuben Spread

Main Course Food Stations

Macaroni and Cheese Station – Gruyere and cheddar mac and cheese served with scrumptious toppings

Crumbled Bacon, French Fried Onions, White Truffle Oil, Hot Sauce

Pasta Bar – Penne tossed with fresh Castelvetrano Olive and Pistachio Pesto and served with toppings

Crispy Prosciutto, Shaved Parmesan, Grape Tomatoes

Skewer Station

Fiesta Lime Shrimp Skewers

Spicy Paprika Grilled Chicken Skewers

Beef and Mushroom Kebabs

Salad Station

Baby Greens with Red Grapefruit and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Lemon Caesar Salad

Grilled Vegetable Platter including asparagus, red bell peppers, portobellos and zucchini

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Amaretto Creme on the side

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 MenuWedding Barn at Five Fillies Farm, site of vegan wedding

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

Wedding Reception – Hors D’oeuvres and Food Stations

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a late winter Wedding Reception with hors d’oeuvres and food stations at the Robin Hill Mansion in the Pittsburgh suburb of Moon Township.

“The food was so much fun!  Our guests couldn’t stop talking about it. The combination of food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres was the perfect way to go.  Thanks for all of your great guidance! – J.Y. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh bride)

Catering MenuIMG_5545

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Hot Bacon Rolls

Endive Chicken Boats

Crab and Havarti Puffs

Seared Tuna with Tropical Salsa on Rice Crackers

Grilled Steak Rolls with Bourbon Dipping Sauce

Wild Mushroom and Gruyere Wedges

Meatballs with Spiced Fig Sauce

Grazing Stations

Hot Dip Station

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Triple Creme Brie and Prosciutto Dip

Artichoke and Green Chili Dip

Quesadilla Station

Buffalo Chicken Quesadillas

Shrimp and Sun-Dried Tomato Quesadillas

Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas

Pierogie Station

Served with toppings that included applesauce, bacon, sour cream, cheeses

 

Wedding Reception – A Taste of the Southwest

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a summer wedding reception with Southwestern-styled hors d’oeuvres and food stations at a private residence in Harmony, PA.

“Although it was rainy, the food brightened up the day and the guests were very happy.  Great job by all involved! – N.S. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh bride)

Catering Menu

Cocktail Hourcarved steak

Hot and Cold Dip Station

Queso Fundido with Chorizo

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Seven Layer Taco Parfait

Southwestern Chicken Dip

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Corncakes with Shrimp and Guacamole

Mexi-Corn Salad Cups

Beef Martini Skewers

Main Course Food Stations

Taco Station – Corn Tortilla Shells and Flour Tortillas

Grilled Chicken, Grilled Shrimp and Grilled Flank Steak

Shredded Cheeses, Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Red Onion, Chopped Tomatoes, Chopped Olives

Sour Cream, Guacamole and Salsas

Salad Station

Baby Greens with Oranges, Avocado, Jicama, Pepitas and Honey-Lime Dressing

Grilled Corn and Portobello Salad

Peach Salsa Salad

Pierogie Station (not Southwestern but fun for Pittsburghers)

Served with toppings that included applesauce, bacon, sour cream, cheeses