Budget Buffet Menu — Affordable Catering Without Cutting Corners

A full buffet menu, scaled for budget-conscious events across the Greater Pittsburgh area.

Affordable, but never an afterthought.

Our Budget Buffet menu is built for events where the budget is real but the standards aren't going to drop. Same scratch-made food, same homemade quality — just structured to fit a tighter price point. It's a popular choice for graduations, milestone birthdays, family reunions, and any event where you want to feed a lot of people well without overspending.

Two Tiers, Nine Combos

Budget Buffet

Fixed entrée combinations at two price points — pick the tier that fits.

From $9.95/pp · 30-guest minimum.

3-Entrée Combinations

4 Options

Fried Chicken · BBQ Pulled Pork · Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions Budget $11.95 Premium $13.95

Fried Chicken · Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions · Baked Ziti Marinara Budget $11.95 Premium $13.95

Fried Chicken · Roast Beef · Baked Ziti Marinara Budget $11.95 Premium $13.95

Stuffed Chicken · Baked Ham · Roast Beef Budget $11.95 Premium $13.95

2-Entrée Combinations · Mid-Tier

2 Options

Fried Chicken · Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions Budget $10.95 Premium $12.95

Fried Chicken · Roast Beef Budget $10.95 Premium $12.95

2-Entrée Combinations · Entry-Tier

3 Options · Best Value

Fried Chicken · Baked Ham Budget $9.95 Premium $11.95

Fried Chicken · Baked Ziti Marinara Budget $9.95 Premium $11.95

Fried Chicken · BBQ Pulled Pork Budget $9.95 Premium $11.95

What's Included

Picking Your Tier

Budget Tier

Budget Buffet

Cold sides — straightforward and affordable.

Potato salad
Coleslaw
Rolls & butter
Tableware

Premium Tier

Premium with 2 Hot Sides

Two hot sides + apple crisp for dessert.

Choose two hot sides (see list below)
Rolls & butter
Tableware
Apple crisp included

Substitute tossed salad for one hot side: +$0.95/pp

Premium Hot Sides

Choose Two

Macaroni 'n Cheese Mashed Potatoes Parslied Potatoes Oven Roasted Potatoes Corn Niblets Green Bean Almondine Peas and Mushrooms Mixed Vegetables

Good to know:

· Same nine entrée combinations work at either tier — pick the one that fits your event.

· Substitute stuffed chicken breast for fried chicken on any combo: add $1.00/pp.

· 30-guest minimum. Under 30 guests? Add $1.00/pp to keep the same menu.

· Looking for full custom buffet flexibility instead? Try our Build Your Own Buffet with 50+ entrée options.

Tell Us About Your Event

We’ll be in touch within one business day.

Which kitchen is closest to your event?*

Oakdale 7851 Steubenville Pike Oakdale, PA 15071 Greater Pittsburgh Leechburg 29 Angel Dr Leechburg, PA 15656 Allegheny Valley

Your Info

First name*

Last name*

Email*

Phone*

Company (if this is a business inquiry)

Event Details

Event date*

Guest count*

Event type*

How would you like the food served?*

Pick-Up Hot & ready to serve OR cold with reheat instructions — grab from our Oakdale or Leechburg kitchen. Drop-Off Catering We deliver hot & ready to your event. Chafing units available. Full Service Our team sets up, serves, refills, and cleans up the buffet. 15% service fee, plus staff labor charges apply.

Event Address

Street address

City

State

Postal code

Anything else we should know?

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