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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

Gatsby Gala Fundraiser

Event Description: LadyFingers catered the Gatsby Gala fundraiser for the Sewickley Heights History Center in the Sewickley Heights neighborhood near Pittsburgh.

“Thanks again for doing such a wonderful job. All of the feedback on the food and the event has been great and people have been asking if we will do it again next year.  I look forward to working with you again!“ – Dana Greenblatt, Director, Sewickley Heights History Center (a catering reference is available from this non-profit director)

Catering MenuGatsby Gala Cheese

Cocktail Hour

Artisanal Cheese and Fruit Station including Hot Dip

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Double Gloucester, Bellavitano Merlot, Asiago with Rosemary

French Brie, Artisan Blue, Jarlsberg, Boursin

Boursin Stuffed Shrimp (passed)Gatsby Steph with Shrimp

Chilled Soup Shots (passed)

Cantaloupe-Ginger Soup

Asparagus Vichyssoise

Main Course Food Stations

Mashed Potato Bar

served with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, bacon, french-fried onions and black beans

Skewer Station

Rosemary Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Steak Skewers with Port-Sauteed Mushrooms

Shrimp Skewers with Lime

Salad Station

Lemon Caesar Salad

Waldorf Salad

Brown Rice Salad with Garden Vegetables

Rolling Dessert Cart

Assorted Mini Tartlets

Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Gatsby Brownies