Common Plea Catering


About Common Plea Catering

Common Plea Catering

Your dedicated planner stays with you from the first conversation through the final toast. No handoffs, no dropped details. Our menu covers everything from elegant plated dinners to stations and buffets, with full bar service and tastings included. Dietary restrictions handled without making anyone feel like an afterthought. During cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail are waiting after photos. We time your meal so it is never cold and send you home with cookies from your Pittsburgh cookie table.

A lot of caterers will tell you the food is great. We would rather show you what that means for your day. Your dedicated planner stays with you from first conversation through the final toast. Same person, no handoffs. We make sure you actually eat. Hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail are waiting after photos. We time your plated meal so it is never cold or cleared before you get a bite. Buffet? We make your plates. And we box up your cookie table at the end of the night. No one at your table is an afterthought. Whether you are at one of Pittsburgh's most beloved venues or a backyard with no running water, we will be there.


Sample catered weddings

A disco-themed celebration at the Roxian Theater featuring a Tuscan Antipasto display and passed bites including Blackberry and Burrata Canapé, Mango Cucumber Cup, Pulled Chicken Mini Tacos, Edamame Potstickers, and Petite Coconut Chicken. Guests enjoyed a salad course of Kale & Blueberry Salad and Burrata and Beets, followed by a dinner of Pittsburgh Pierogies, Penne Pasta Bolognese, Penne Pasta two ways : Bolognese and Tomato-Basil Sauce. Guests also had a choice of sides and topping that included : Grilled Chicken, Meatballs, and Ratatouille Vegetables with freshly baked rolls. The night ended with a build-your-own Ice Cream Shoppe, Wedding Cookie Display, and Coffee & Tea.

Guest Count

200

Total Catering Cost

$35,000

Menu Highlights

  • Buffet
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Dessert service
  • Pittsburgh Cookie Table Display

Services Included

  • Clean Up / Trash Removal
  • Gratuity
  • Chef(s)
  • Service Captain(s)
  • Bartender(s)
  • Service Staff
  • Setup / Breakdown
  • Rentals
Salad Display Featuring Kale & Blueberry Salad Burrata and Beets
Tuscan Antipasto Display - A beautiful spread of cured meats, aged cheeses, marinated vegetables, artichokes, white bean dip, pesto & grissini.
Blackberry and Burrata Canapé
Dinner Station Pittsburgh Pierogies Penne Pasta Bolognese Penne Pasta with Tomato-Basil Sauce Ratatouille Vegetables Grilled Chicken Meatballs

Services

Services

  • Bartenders
  • Cleanup and breakdown
  • Consultations and tastings - complimentary
  • Delivery and setup
  • Event planner
  • Rental coordination - does not invoice couple
  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • Chinese
  • Eastern European
  • Farm-to-table
  • French
  • Fusion
  • Greek
  • Hawaiian
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin American
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern
  • Spanish
  • Thai

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Food trucks
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Beverage services

  • Bartending
  • Beverage servingware rentals
  • Mixers/non-alcoholic options
  • Provides liquor license

Drink types

  • Beer
  • Coffee service
  • Liquor
  • Mobile bar
  • Non-alcoholic
  • Signature cocktails
  • Wine

Reviews

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    Nick

    Rating: 5
    Jun 29, 2026

    The Best Filet I've Ever Had

    The plated filet at our wedding was hands down the best I have ever had. Cooked perfectly, every single plate. Our guests are still talking about it months later. Common Plea truly delivered a fine dining experience on one of the most important nights of our lives.


We can provide individual Kosher or Halal meals and customize fully vegetarian or vegan menus.
For a small per person fee, we can cut and serve your wedding cake to your guests.
We are full service. We will take you on a walk-through of available rentals and work with you to find options within your budget.
Yes, we offer tastings for you and a guest for a small fee. If you sign a contract with us beforehand, we can waive this fee.