Graduation Party Catering in Pittsburgh, The Goose Grad Bash
Easy, crowd-pleasing graduation packages for open houses, backyard parties, and family celebrations.
Give them a spread as big as the milestone.
Pittsburgh grad-party parents in their own words
From rescheduled date juggling to backyard open-house spreads — a few of the hundreds of graduation parties we’ve catered.
Thank you for working with me around the rescheduled dates for my son’s graduation party. The food was top notch and Amanda was great helping me with the menu! I will definitely be contacting you again next year when my next son graduates!
The food provided by Cooked Goose for my daughter’s graduation party was a huge hit. So many told me how much they enjoyed the food. I also really appreciated the delivery driver and setup — he was very helpful and professional.
So much going on the day — but the driver was FANTASTIC. The food was excellent! Thank you so much for making my son’s graduation party possible. I truly appreciate you all!
45+ years of feeding the Greater Pittsburgh area
Behind every event we cater is a team that takes pride in homemade food, professional service, and getting every detail right.
Culinary Excellence
Every dish is crafted by skilled chefs using time-tested techniques. We don't cut corners on what reaches your guests' plates.
Customizable Menus
No two events are the same, so no two menus are. Mix and match across our menus or build something completely custom — we'll work with your vision.
Impeccable Presentation
From buffet styling to garnish details, presentation is its own art. Your spread looks as good as it tastes.
Professional Service
Our staff arrives early, sets up cleanly, serves with warmth, and breaks down without you having to ask. You enjoy your event — we handle the rest.
Fresh, Local Ingredients
Sourced locally where we can, prepared from scratch every day. Nothing frozen on the truck, nothing reheated from yesterday.
Competitive Pricing
Upfront pricing with no surprise fees at the end. Premium quality at fair, transparent rates — that's how we've kept customers for 45+ years.
Frequently asked questions
What grad-party parents ask most often when booking a Cooked Goose open house.
How far in advance should we book?
Graduation parties are typically booked 6–12 months in advance — especially for the peak weekends in May and June when multiple grads in the same family / neighborhood are competing for our calendar.
If your grad-party date is less than three months out, call us first thing — 412-258-5944 — rather than waiting on the inquiry form. We can move fast when we need to.
How much food do we need per guest?
It depends on whether your party is open-house style or sit-down. For an open house running 3–4 hours with guests dropping in across the window, we typically plan for a bit more food per guest than a sit-down meal — people graze, come back for seconds, and you want plenty for the late arrivals.
Tell us your guest count and window, and we’ll size the spread accordingly.
Will the food stay hot across an open-house window?
Yes. Our standard chafing setup ($14.95 per set) includes a wire rack, deep aluminum water pan, and two 2-hour-burning sternos per hot item — that’s about 4 hours of hot-holding from setup. For longer windows, we can add additional sternos or schedule a mid-event refresh.
Can you deliver to a backyard / tent setup?
Absolutely. Most Pittsburgh grad parties run out of a tent in the backyard or driveway. We deliver, set up the buffet, and arrange chafing dishes the way you want them. Just let us know your setup at booking — tent layout, table placement, and any logistical quirks.
What about leftovers?
You keep them — that’s part of the deal. Grad-party leftovers are real (we always send enough to feed everyone with a buffer), so plan on having food for several days after.
If you’d like containers to send leftovers home with relatives, let us know in advance and we can pack accordingly.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Certainly. We have dietary- and allergy-friendly items for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other common restrictions. Please note we cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur in our facility or during transport, so guests with severe allergies should be aware.
How much is delivery?
Delivery is tiered by distance from the closest Cooked Goose kitchen (Oakdale or Leechburg):
- Within 10 miles — $55
- Beyond 10 miles — $65
- Beyond 20 miles — $75
- Beyond 30 miles — $85
- Beyond 40 miles — $95
Full delivery terms are on our Terms of Service page.
How and when do we pay?
A $100 non-refundable deposit secures your grad-party date. We require a credit card on file, but for the balance we prefer checks — either mailed in prior to the event or handed to the driver upon delivery. The full balance is due the day of your party.
Can we change the menu or guest count after booking?
Yes — we know RSVPs trickle in and surprise guests show up. Orders can be changed up to 7 days prior to your party to ensure our inventory orders meet the needs of your event. Final guest count, menu adjustments, and dietary additions need to be locked in at that point.
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