Upcoming Events
McKnight Village Food Truck Day
Hello, McKnight Village! The #CKPghFoodTruck is looking forward to heading over and serve up dinner to your residents!
BNY Mellon Food Truck Day
The #CKPghFoodTruck will be at BNY Mellon’s “Food Truck Day” for this public event. Grab some lunch!
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
Dine in or take out.
Order on-site or preorder. Like our Fish Fry, preordering opens on the Monday of each BBQ Bash event.
Preorder here.
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.
Barrel & Flow 5 | Food Truck Appearance
We’re so excited that our food truck will be participating at Barrel & Flow Fest again!
Barrel & Flow is more than a craft beer festival. It’s a movement — bringing together craft brews, music, art, and more — to celebrate and empower the Black Community. And we’re honored to be a part of the celebration.
WHEN? Saturday, August 9th | 3-9pm
WHERE? The Stacks at 3 Crossings | 2875 Railroad Street, Pgh (scroll down to the map. the truck can be found in the teal blue section along 29th Street)
MENU TBA.
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.
2 Ticket Options Available::
Gala only: 7-10pm at CEIT Building
VIP Hour + Gala: VIP Hour takes place 6-7pm at Byers Hall + Gala (7-10pm) at CEIT Building
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
Dine in or take out.
Order on-site or preorder. Like our Fish Fry, preordering opens on the Monday of each BBQ Bash event.
Preorder here.
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
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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
Dine in or take out.
Order on-site or preorder. Like our Fish Fry, preordering opens on the Monday of each BBQ Bash event.
Preorder here.
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
Dine in or take out.
Order on-site or preorder. Like our Fish Fry, preordering opens on the Monday of each BBQ Bash event.
Preorder here.
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.
CommUnity Concert Jazz Festival | Food Truck Appearance
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh’s food truck (#CKPghFoodTruck) is heading to East Carnegie for an afternoon of jazz at the CommUnity Concert event.
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
Dine in or take out.
Order on-site or preorder. Like our Fish Fry, preordering opens on the Monday of each BBQ Bash event.
Preorder here.
Please note that we are NOT accepting phone orders.
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.
BNY Mellon Food Truck Day
The #CKPghFoodTruck will be at BNY Mellon’s “Food Truck Day” for this public event. Grab some lunch!
OPEN HOUSE!
Looking for a job?
Like to cook?
Attend Community Kitchen Pittsburgh’s OPEN HOUSE!
Hazelwood Local "Summer Sounds" | Food Truck Appearance
The #CKPghFoodTruck will be heading to Hazelwood Green to serve up dinner at the “Summer Sounds” FREE concert series hosted by Hazelwood Local and Weather Permitting.
The July 6th event will feature Yeison Landero.
At this FREE all-ages concert, you’ll find food, drink vendors, and more.
WHEN? Sunday, July 6th | 5-9pm
WHERE? Hazelwood Green Plaza @ 4501 Lytle Street
BBQ Bash PREORDER PICKUPS ONLY
Chef Dan will be taking over the grill and flexing his BBQ skills!
Due the July 4th Holiday falling on a Friday, this BBQ Bash will be Thursday, 7/3, and WILL BE PREORDER PICKUPS ONLY FROM 2-6pm. Preorder for your Holiday gathering needs today!
While we will not have dine-in seating on July 3rd, we look forward to seeing you drop in for your pickup order and can’t wait to see you on future BBQ Bash days!
PICKUP WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
Place your Preorder here. July 3rd preorders need to be submitted by 4pm on Monday, June 30th
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.
Hazelwood Pride @ Hazelwood Brew House | Food Truck
We’re excited to be celebrating Hazelwood Pride Weekend!
Hazelwood Local | Grillin' With Pride
Get ready to sizzle at Grillin' with Pride! We're turning up the heat on everything you need to know about becoming a BBQ Master!
East End Brewing Pop-Up | Food Truck Appearance
The #CKPghFoodTruck will be popping up at East End Brewing Company’s Pop-Up!
Thursday, June 26th | 2-9pm
1836 Oxline Street
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 PREORDER PICKUP ONLY for your Holiday gathering needs. Add’l details here.)
2-6pm
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood
Order in-person or ORDER AHEAD ONLINE here.
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.
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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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”!
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.
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