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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

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

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

First Communion Party with Food Stations

Event Description: LadyFingers catered a First Communion Party for a family in the Roslyn Farms neighborhood near Pittsburgh.

“The LadyFingers food made our First Communion party very special!  Thanks to Diane and her staff for the most amazing food stations.  We would hire her again in an instant! – Laura B. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh catering client)

Catering Menu

Grazing Stations

Hot Dip Station

Roasted Corn and Lobster Dip

Hot Reuben Spread

Artichoke and Green Chili Dip

Antipasto Station

Assorted Cured Meats and Assorted Italian Cheeses

Marinated Vegetables including Artichokes, Mushrooms and Olives

Main Course Food Stations

Meatball Station

Meatballs with Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Parma Rosa Meatballs

Meatballs with Spiced Fig Sauce

Skewer Station

Paprika Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Lamb Koftas with Horseradish Dipping Sauce

Port-Sauteed Mushroom and Prosciutto Skewers

Fiesta Lime Shrimp Skewers

Salad Station

Lemon Caesar Salad

Baby Greens with Beets and Red Grapfruit

Grilled Asparagus Platter

Fresh Fruit Bowl

Kid’s Station

Crescent-Wrapped Mini Hot Dogs

Cheese Quesadillas

Baby Carrots with Ranch Dip

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

Wedding Reception – Traditional with a Twist!

Event Description: LadyFingers catered food stations for this wedding reception held at the Pittsburgh Opera House in the Strip District.

“LadyFingers balanced our need for food that would suit traditional Jewish tastes with our desire to have food that was fun and unique. –  R.B. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh bride and groom)

Catering Menu

Cocktail Hour Food Stations

Artisanal Cheese and Fruit Station

English Cheddar, Bellavitano, Jarlsberg, French Brie, Gouda, Boursin and more

Apples, Grapes, Berries, Dried Fruits, Crackers and Breads

Crostini Station with assorted toppings

Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Black Olive Tapenade

Italian White Bean and Basil Dip

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Asparagus Vichyssoise

Ginger-Cantaloupe Soup with Thai Basil

Orange and Beet Soup with Yogurt

Main Course Food Stations

Salad Station

Tomato, Green Bean and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Lemon Caesar Salad

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Amaretto Crème (on the side)

Skewer Station

Spicy Paprika Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Salmon and Pineapple Skewers with Chile Glaze

Pierogie Station with toppings to include:

Caramelized Onions, Sour Cream, Applesauce, Chives

Kid’s Station

Cheese Cubes, Cantaloupe Soup, Plain Chicken, Fruit Kebabs and more

 

Festive Communion Party

Event Description: LadyFingers prepared catered food stations for family and friends at a delightful communion party.

Diane and her staff took care of everything for my daughter’s communion party.  It was so wonderful to be able to enjoy the party with my family and friends.  The food stations are a great idea, especially if you want to try something different.  Diane’s menu selections have something for everyone.  My daughter was so excited about the kids station and she picked all of her favorites!  We can’t wait to use her services again. – Karen G.  (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh area client)

Catering Menu

Hors D’oeuvre Station

Pesto and Goat Cheese Tartlets

Chicken And Peach Wontons

Seared Tuna with Tropical Salsa

Hot Bacon Bundles

Meatballs with Creamy Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

Carving Station

Grilled Beef Filet with Horseradish Sauce

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Mahogany Sauce

Mashed Potato Martini Station

Mashed Russet Potatoes with sour cream, shredded cheese, crumbled bacon and chives

Mashed Sweet Potatoes with maple syrup, brown sugar and mini-marshmallows

Skewer Station

Bourbon Chicken Skewers

Tortellini Kebabs with Fire-Roasted Tomato Sauce

Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Salad Station

Tomato, Green Bean and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Amaretto Creme

Grilled Corn and Portobello Salad

Kid’s Station

Macaroni and Cheese

Cheese Quesadillas

Mini Tacos

Crescent Cocktail Wieners

Curly Fries

Brownie Bar

Graduation Party with Food Stations

Event description:  LadyFingers prepared catered food stations for an upscale backyard graduation party in Pittsburgh’s North Hills.

I just wanted to say how wonderful everything was at the graduation party!  You received many, many compliments on your food, your service and your smiles!  Thank you and the staff so very much!”Charlotte S. (a catering reference is available from this Pittsburgh client)

Catering Menu

Artisanal Cheese and Fruit Station

Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Gruyere, Gouda

Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries

Pineapple, Cantaloupe, Red and Green Grapes

Fig Preserves and Roasted Almonds

Fresh Baguette Slices and Crostini

Skewer Station:

Jumbo Grilled Shrimp with Lime

Beef Filet and Sweet Potato

Sesame Chicken

Salmon and Pineapple with Chile Glaze

Mashed Potato Martini Station:

Mashed Idaho Potatoes (served in martini glasses)

Sour Cream, Crispy Bacon and Chives on the side

Mashed Sweet Potatoes (served in martini glasses)

Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup on the side

Salad Station:

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Tomato, Green Bean and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Peach Salsa Salad