Upcoming Events
Hazelwood Local's "Movie Night on The Lawn" | Food Truck Appearance
The #CKPghFoodtTruck is excited to be at Hazelwood Local’s “Movie Night On The Lawn” for their free showing of “Minecraft”!
CitiParks CommUnity Concert: Juneteenth Family BBQ -- Food Truck Appearance
The food truck will be heading to Allegheny Commons East Park to join in on the CitiParks CommUnity Concert and Juneteenth Family BBQ.
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TBA…
BBQ Bash Fridays!
We’re kicking off the official start of SUMMER with a BBQ!
Chef Dan will be taking over the grill and flexing his BBQ skills so you can take the evening off from cooking.
WHEN?
FRIDAYS*: 6/20, 7/3 (THURSDAY), 7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
(Due the Holiday on Friday, July 4th, Thursday, 7/3: WILL BE PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details to follow for July 3rd)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
How do “your dollars make change” at CKP? Proceeds from your BBQ purchase roll back into our Culinary Jobs Training and Community Meals programs. While you’re enjoying something delicious, you’re also supporting community members.
BBQ Bash Friday!
We’re kicking off the official start of SUMMER with a BBQ!
Chef Dan will be taking over the grill and flexing his BBQ skills so you can take the evening off from cooking.
WHEN?
FRIDAYS*: 6/20, 7/3 (THURSDAY), 7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
(Due the Holiday on Friday, July 4th, Thursday, 7/3: WILL BE PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details to follow for July 3rd)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
How do “your dollars make change” at CKP? Proceeds from your BBQ purchase roll back into our Culinary Jobs Training and Community Meals programs. While you’re enjoying something delicious, you’re also supporting community members.
BBQ Bash Friday!
It’s Summer BBQ Bash time at CKPgh!
Chef Dan will be taking over the grill and flexing his BBQ skills so you can take the evening off from cooking.
WHEN?
FRIDAYS*: 6/20, 7/3 (THURSDAY), 7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
(Due the Holiday on Friday, July 4th, Thursday, 7/3: WILL BE PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details to follow for July 3rd)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
How do “your dollars make change” at CKP? Proceeds from your BBQ purchase roll back into our Culinary Jobs Training and Community Meals programs. While you’re enjoying something delicious, you’re also supporting community members.
Catalyst Kitchens Annual National Summit
The 2025 National Summit will bring together nonprofits, social enterprises, and hunger relief organizations from across the country for 3 days of amazing content, networking, and collaboration.
Food Is Community | A Pepin 90/90 & Catalyst Kitchens National Network Celebration
Join us for an unforgettable evening where food brings us together, community lifts us up, and culinary excellence takes center stage.
Featuring six extraordinary chefs from Pittsburgh and beyond, this special event will showcase locally-sourced ingredients, regional producers, and the power of food to connect, transform, and inspire.
All proceeds benefit Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, a nonprofit that helps individuals overcome barriers to employment and obtain quality employment in the culinary industry through training and job placement support. The event also supports Catalyst Kitchens, a national network of transformative culinary training programs.
We are honored to be joined by the Jacques Pépin Foundation in celebrating the legendary Chef Jacques’s 90th Birthday, as part of the Official Nationwide 90/90 Dinner Series.
This is more than a gala — it’s a tribute to the chefs who inspire us, the communities that support us, and the belief that FOOD IS COMMUNITY.
THE FEATURED CHEFS:
Catalyst Kitchens Chef Teams:
Bruce Harris and Team from Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, Host Member
Adam Livow from Trenton Area Soup Kitchen and Shanita McAfee from
The Prospect KC
Meegan Roberts and team from Villa Dolce Gelato, Phoenix
Jess Bauer and team from Altius, Pittsburgh
Tomasz Skowronski and team from Apteka, Pittsburgh
Dave Racicot and team from The Commoner, Pittsburgh
Location: CCAC’s Center for Education, Innovation, and Training (CEIT) Building @ 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh
Date & Time: Thursday, August 14th | 7pm-10pm | VIP HOUR: 6pm-7pm
Dress Code: Cocktail
COME HUNGRY.
For delicious food.
For meaningful connection.
For a night to remember.
Tickets available here.
Would you like to get more involved?
Partner with us to help make this an even more memorable event! Email Pam about sponsorship opportunities.
BBQ Bash Friday!
It’s Summer BBQ Bash time at CKPgh!
Chef Dan will be taking over the grill and flexing his BBQ skills so you can take the evening off from cooking.
WHEN?
FRIDAYS*: 6/20, 7/3 (THURSDAY), 7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
(Due the Holiday on Friday, July 4th, Thursday, 7/3: WILL BE PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details to follow for July 3rd)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
How do “your dollars make change” at CKP? Proceeds from your BBQ purchase roll back into our Culinary Jobs Training and Community Meals programs. While you’re enjoying something delicious, you’re also supporting community members.
South Park Summer Concert Series - Food Truck Appearance
The food truck will be at the FREE Allegheny County South Park Summer Concert Series on Friday, August 22nd, featuring Pittsburgh Honky-Tonk hosted by Jon Bindley
THE MENU
TBA…
BBQ Bash Friday!
It’s Summer BBQ Bash time at CKPgh!
Chef Dan will be taking over the grill and flexing his BBQ skills so you can take the evening off from cooking.
WHEN?
FRIDAYS*: 6/20, 7/3 (THURSDAY), 7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
(Due the Holiday on Friday, July 4th, Thursday, 7/3: WILL BE PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details to follow for July 3rd)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
How do “your dollars make change” at CKP? Proceeds from your BBQ purchase roll back into our Culinary Jobs Training and Community Meals programs. While you’re enjoying something delicious, you’re also supporting community members.
BBQ Bash Friday!
It’s the FINAL BBQ Bash at CKPgh!
Get in one last CKPgh BBQ Bash as Chef Dan takes over the grill and flexes his BBQ skills so you can take the evening off from cooking.
WHEN?
FRIDAYS*: 6/20, 7/3 (THURSDAY), 7/18, 8/1, 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
(Due the Holiday on Friday, July 4th, Thursday, 7/3: WILL BE PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details to follow for July 3rd)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
How do “your dollars make change” at CKP? Proceeds from your BBQ purchase roll back into our Culinary Jobs Training and Community Meals programs. While you’re enjoying something delicious, you’re also supporting community members.
Mt. Lebanon Public Library Summer Reading Kick-Off & Midsummer Night Festival - Food Truck Appearance
Sign-up for Summer Reading is happening all day long for children, teens, and adults! Kids and Teens can kick-off their reading adventure during the day with spin art, glitter tattoos, and paper sculptures! At 4 pm the party moves outdoors with the start of our all-ages, family-friendly Midsummer Night Festival. Enjoy live music, food trucks, strolling performers, craft booths, a book sale, and more! Evening events will be held outside, weather permitting.
Our Midsummer Night Festival will be located on the Southminster lawn directly across the street from the library's lower entrance. A summer reading information tent will be set up on the lawn to assist you with signing up for summer reading. We recommend bringing folding chairs and blankets to enjoy the food and entertainment on the lawn.
The #CKPghFoodTruck will be on-site ready to serve you something delicious from 4pm to 8pm.
For additional event details, click here.
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Hot Dog (add chili and/or cheese for $1 more each)
Mac ‘n Cheese
Fries Loaded w/Bacon & Cheddar
CKP Specials (announced day of)
Trash Cat Rescue & Paws Across Pittsburgh Adoption Event -- Food Truck Appearance
The food truck will be rolling over to petco in Pleasant Hills for an adoption event hosted by Trash Cat Rescue and Paws Across Pittsburgh.
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Beef* or Chicken* Cheesesteaks
Sausage & Peppers
Loaded Pierogies — loaded with braised beef OR sour cream, bacon, and cheddar
Double-Fried Seasoned Fries
DRINKS: Turner’s
*meat from our Butchery
South Park Summer Concert Series - Food Truck Appearance
The food truck will be at the FREE Allegheny County South Park Summer Concert Series on Friday, June 6th!
THE MENU
Beef* or Chicken* Cheesesteaks
Sausage & Peppers
Loaded Pierogies — loaded with braised beef OR sour cream, bacon, and cheddar
Double-Fried Seasoned Fries
*meat from our butchery
May Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Simon Chough from Soju
We're so excited to welcome Chef Simon Chough, from Soju, as our Guest Chef for May!
This will be delicious evening of Korean-American Cuisine as Chef Simon volunteers his time and talents to work with our culinary students to prepare and present a fabulous multicourse meal for lucky Pittsburgh food lovers.
We hope you'll join us at the table!
This event will take place at our facility in Hazelwood on Thursday, May 29th, beginning at 5:30pm ET.
** To honor traditional Korean BBQ, Chef Simon will be serving this meal FAMILY-STYLE -- all dishes, except dessert, will be served at once for you to share with those seated at your table.
During this dinner experience, you'll have the opportunity to meet, talk, and break bread with those seated near you.”
MENU:
**For this meal, we’ll be leaning into traditional Korean BBQ-style where all items, except dessert, will be served family-style to be eaten altogether.**
Banchan (side dishes)
Napa cabbage kimchi
Radish kimchi
Pickled cucumbers
Marinate bean sprout
Korean BBQ Bulgogi and Dwegibulgogi
marinated beef and spicy pork
Ssam Lettuce Wrap Set
butter lettuce, rice, toasted seaweed, ssam sauce
Frozen Mango and Li Hing Moi Terrine w/Yogurt
We hope you can join us at the table on May 29th!
Scan the QR code above or click here to get your ticket(s).
Food Truck @ Velum Fermentation
The #CKPghFoodTruck is heading to Velum Fermentation on Thursday, May 8th, from 5pm to 9pm!
Follow the truck on Instagram to stay up to date.
ACH Clear Pathways - Food Truck Appearance
Find the #CKPghFoodTruck at ACH Clear Pathways’s “Food Truck Friday”!
April 2025 Guest Chef Dinner w/Chef Sarah Vicente & Claudine Cipriano from Modern Filipino Cuisine
You may have seen them on Pittsburgh Today Live recently… and we’re excited to welcome Chef Sarah Vicente and Claudine Cipriano from Modern Filipino Cuisine into our kitchen for our April Guest Chef Dinner!
They’ll be taking over our kitchen to work with our students to prepare and present a delicious 4-course Filipino meal.
We look forward to seeing you in Hazelwood on Thursday, April 24th!
Doors are @ 5:30pm.
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1st Course
Filipino Tuna Ceviche: 'Ukoy' shrimp vegetable fritters
(allergens: shellfish)
2nd Course
Pancit Noodles with Lechon Kawali: "crispy pork belly"
(allergens: gluten & soy)
3rd Course
Short Ribs Adobo: Garlic fried rice, bokchoy, coconut adobo jus
(allergens: gluten & soy)
4th Course
Brazo de Mercedez: Fluffy meringue with rich custard filling, purple yam puree, tropical fruit
(allergens: egg & dairy)
For additional details and to purchase your tickets, click here.
The FINAL 2025 Lenten Fish Fry Friday!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Fridays!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Fridays!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Fridays!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Fridays!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
GoodTaste! Pittsburgh "Bake It!"
We’re participating in GoodTaste! Pittsburgh’s “Bake It! 2025” at the Monroeville Convention Center. We’ll be sampling and selling a selection of tasty creations by our in-house baker, Chef Joe, who is also a CKP Graduate of Class 76.
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Fridays!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
Click for details.
2025 Lenten Fish Fry Fridays!
Fridays. 11am-7pm.
3/7-4/18/2025.
Online pre-ordering opens on Mondays for pickup on the Friday of that week.
Click for details.
Mardi Gras Chef Dinner feat. CKPgh's Chefs
For this month’s Chef Dinner, we’re celebrating Mardi Gras early and featuring our own chefs!
We hope you’ll join us at the table as our chefs show off their culinary talents and creativity!
Black History Month Bingo & Brunch
Let’s celebrate Black History Month with a little Bingo & Brunch!
Hazelwood Initiative, Hazelwood Local, and Community Kitchen Pittsburgh have joined together for a fun-filled event of delicious brunch and exciting bingo games with prizes from local businesses! Come together with friends and family to enjoy good food, good company, and good times. Let's honor and celebrate the rich history and culture of the Black community in a lively and engaging way.
THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT
Jenny Lee Swirl Bread "Dry" January Baking Competition
Join us as we cheer on CKP Supporter, Desarae, during the Jenny Lee Swirl Bread Baking Competition.
January 2025 Guest Chef Dinner, featuring Mike Godlewski from EYV Restaurant
Join us on Tuesday, January 28th as we kick of 2025 with our Guest Chef Dinner with Chef Mike from EYV Restaurant!
Pittsburgh, are you ready to “Eat Your Veggies”?
Reserve your spot here.
CKP Night at Hazel Grove Brewing!
Join us at Hazel Grove Brewing to kick off our week as HGB donates a percentage of sales to CKP.
#GiveBigPittsburgh & #GivingTuesday
On this #GivingTuesday, we hope that you’ll consider making a year-end gift to help support our job training and community meals programming.
Inaugural Capstone Dinner Celebrating Kwelin House
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of "capstone" is ": the high point : crowning achievement".
At Community Kitchen Pittsburgh, as a great lead-up to National Apprenticeship Week, we’re excited to host our Inaugural Capstone Dinner to celebrate CKPgh Graduate and current CKPgh Apprentice, Chef Kwelin House!
We are beyond excited to showcase Chef Kwe's talents with you!
And we hope this is the start of a new series to celebrate other program graduates.
This event will take place at our facility in Hazelwood on Thursday, November 14th, from 5:30-8pm ET.
Reserve your spot here.
We look forward to seeing you there!
East End Farmers Market (Butchery)
We’re excited that our Butchery can be found every Monday at the East End Farmers Market!
They’ll be bringing a selection of locally-sourced and ethically-farmed meats for you to purchase and enjoy.
We’re especially excited that, thanks to Just Harvest, the team is able to accept EBT, making our products accessible to more shoppers!
Drop by their table and see why we’re so proud of what we cut in-house.
When you make a Butchery purchase, your dollar make change, with proceeds going back into our culinary training, job placement, and hunger relief programs.
Every Monday until November 25th. 3-7pm. Liberty Green Park.
East End Farmers Market (Butchery)
We’re excited that our Butchery can be found every Monday at the East End Farmers Market!
They’ll be bringing a selection of locally-sourced and ethically-farmed meats for you to purchase and enjoy.
We’re especially excited that, thanks to Just Harvest, the team is able to accept EBT, making our products accessible to more shoppers!
Drop by their table and see why we’re so proud of what we cut in-house.
When you make a Butchery purchase, your dollar make change, with proceeds going back into our culinary training, job placement, and hunger relief programs.
Every Monday until November 25th. 3-7pm. Liberty Green Park.
Hometown Homegrown (butchery)
We’ll be at this year’s Hometown Homegrown event at the Heinz History Center with our Unified Fields Butchery!
You’ll have the opportunity to learn about our program as well as sample and purchase the locally-sourced and ethically-farmed meats that we are so proud to cut and have available for you to purchase.
At some point during the event, our Butchery team member will also be conducting a knife-sharpening demo for attendees.
From the Hometown Homegrown website:
”Enjoy more than 40 local food and drink vendors sharing delicious samples– plus activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the museum.
Come sample and take home some of Pittsburgh's favorite foods from iconic names like Isaly's, Wholey's, Pittsburgh Pickle, and so many more. Find a new favorite or two from some of the best "newbies" on the Pittsburgh food scene.
Watch live cooking demonstrations from local culinary personalities in the kitchen classroom, and learn more about Western Pennsylvania’s culinary history throughout five-floors of food-filled fun for the whole family.
Tickets go on sale September 18. Don’t miss out!”
Hazelwood First Friday (food truck)
*the CKPgh Food Truck will be parked in front of Hazelwood Cafe 2-6pm)
Join us for the next Hazelwood First Friday, a lively community celebration held on the first Friday of every month! Our November event is packed with exciting activities, live music, delicious food, and unique local vendors, all set in the heart of Hazelwood.
What to Expect:
Live Music: Groove to live performances from talented local musicians.
All-ages arts activities: watercolors, live painting, sustainable craft station, and more.
Delicious Food: Savor tasty treats from food trucks and Hazelwood Cafe’s own special menu.
Local Vendors: Discover handmade crafts, art, and unique items from local artists.
Family-Friendly Fun: Enjoy activities for all ages, with something for everyone.
Community Connection: A great way to meet neighbors, support local businesses, and kick off your weekend in style!
Explore More Around Hazelwood:
While you're in the neighborhood, don't miss these other amazing Hazelwood spots, all participating in First Friday festivities!
Hazelwood Cafe : Join us for an exciting community event with Offroute Art pop-up, delicious food from the Community Kitchen food truck, crafts at the Spoons Kitchen station, and a toy drive—bring a new toy for a free coffee!
Hazel Grove Brewing: Sip on delicious craft beer and enjoy the cozy, welcoming atmosphere at this local favorite.
Hazelwood Brew House: Sample seasonal brews and limited-edition taps while relaxing with friends.
Art Excursions Unlimited: Join us for an Art & Vintage Sale featuring unique art pieces and vintage treasures. Plus, try your hand at a hands-on art activity, where you can create your own masterpiece!
Industrial Art Workshop: Dive into the world of metalworking at the After-School Welding Lab—a fantastic opportunity for young aspiring welders to get creative and hands-on.
Don’t Miss Out!
With so much to do and see, Hazelwood First Friday is the perfect way to experience the best of the community. Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy an afternoon and evening of music, food, art, and local flair.
October Guest Chef Dinner
This month's Guest Chef Dinner is going to be quite an industry treat as we welcome Chef Chris Galarza into our kitchen to work with our students to present a fabulous multi-course meal that will tantalize your tastebuds.
Bethel Park Farmers Market "No Cook Tuesday" (food truck)
Don't worry about dinner! We've got you covered!
“No Cook Tuesday” at the Bethel Park Community Center Playground Parking Lot.
We’ll be one of the food trucks there to serve up dinner for the night evening.
4-7pm at the Bethel Park Community Center Playground Parking Lot.
The food truck crew looks forward to serving you!
East End Farmers Market (Butchery)
We’re excited that our Butchery can be found every Monday at the East End Farmers Market!
They’ll be bringing a selection of locally-sourced and ethically-farmed meats for you to purchase and enjoy.
We’re especially excited that, thanks to Just Harvest, the team is able to accept EBT, making our products accessible to more shoppers!
Drop by their table and see why we’re so proud of what we cut in-house.
When you make a Butchery purchase, your dollar make change, with proceeds going back into our culinary training, job placement, and hunger relief programs.
Every Monday until November 25th. 3-7pm. Liberty Green Park.