Our FISH FRY FUNDRAISER is back for the 8th year!

CKP culinary students, staff, and amazing volunteers will be serving up fried fish every Friday during Lent PLUS Good Friday!

When? Fridays | 2/20 - 4/3 | 11am-7pm
Where? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood. Right on the corner of Flowers and Second Avenues.
Dine in or take out.

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
Hand-battered Haddock fish sandwiches and “fish on a dish”
Hand-cut French Fries
Coleslaw
Haluski
Mac 'n Cheese
Cheddar Pierogies

Desserts will be Tres Leches Cake and a Strawberry Pretzel dessert.

HOW TO ORDER
Order on-site or preorder via scanning the QR code or clicking the following link: https://order.toasttab.com/online/ckporders
(Sorry, we do not accept phone orders.)

ONLINE PREORDERING will open up every Monday morning for pickup on that Friday.

ON-SITE PARTNERS:
1) Our friends at Hazel Grove Brewing will be joining us every Friday, from 4-7pm, serving cold cans of their brews to go with your meal and to-go -- including our BEER COLLABORATIONS.

2) The local Girl Scouts will also be on-site to sell their iconic cookies on Feb. 27, March 6, and March 13, from 4-7pm, while supplies last.

Head to Hazelwood and see why we we voted BEST FISH FRY IN PITTSBURGH in 2025 while helping make our biggest fundraiser of the year even more successful!

GREAT FISH. GREATER PURPOSE.
DID YOU KNOW that all proceeds from your order support our programs so we can continue to provide NO-COST culinary jobs training to community members facing barriers to employment as well as hunger relief across the city?

We've set a goal to sell 5,500 pieces of fish in 2026! Will you help us?

To keep up on the fun, follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn
You may also visit our our Fish Fry page to watch the feature WQED and Rick Sebak did on us during our 2025 season.

Fish Fry 2026 is proudly sponsored by Rivers Gives and proudly supported in part by Turner’s Dairy and Steel City Salt Company.

Our FISH FRY FUNDRAISER is back for the 8th year!

CKP culinary students, staff, and amazing volunteers will be serving up fried fish every Friday during Lent PLUS Good Friday!

When? Fridays | 2/20 - 4/3 | 11am-7pm
Where? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood. Right on the corner of Flowers and Second Avenues.
Dine in or take out.

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
Hand-battered Haddock fish sandwiches and “fish on a dish”
Hand-cut French Fries
Coleslaw
Haluski
Mac 'n Cheese
Cheddar Pierogies

Desserts will be Tres Leches Cake and a Strawberry Pretzel dessert.

HOW TO ORDER
Order on-site or preorder via scanning the QR code or clicking the following link: https://order.toasttab.com/online/ckporders
(Sorry, we do not accept phone orders.)

ONLINE PREORDERING will open up every Monday morning for pickup on that Friday.

ON-SITE PARTNERS:
1) Our friends at Hazel Grove Brewing will be joining us every Friday, from 4-7pm, serving cold cans of their brews to go with your meal and to-go -- including our BEER COLLABORATIONS.

2) The local Girl Scouts will also be on-site to sell their iconic cookies on Feb. 27, March 6, and March 13, from 4-7pm, while supplies last.

Head to Hazelwood and see why we we voted BEST FISH FRY IN PITTSBURGH in 2025 while helping make our biggest fundraiser of the year even more successful!

GREAT FISH. GREATER PURPOSE.
DID YOU KNOW that all proceeds from your order support our programs so we can continue to provide NO-COST culinary jobs training to community members facing barriers to employment as well as hunger relief across the city?

We've set a goal to sell 5,500 pieces of fish in 2026! Will you help us?

To keep up on the fun, follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn
You may also visit our our Fish Fry page to watch the feature WQED and Rick Sebak did on us during our 2025 season.

Fish Fry 2026 is proudly sponsored by Rivers Gives and proudly supported in part by Turner’s Dairy and Steel City Salt Company.

Our FISH FRY FUNDRAISER is back for the 8th year!

CKP culinary students, staff, and amazing volunteers will be serving up fried fish every Friday during Lent PLUS Good Friday!

When? Fridays | 2/20 - 4/3 | 11am-7pm
Where? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood. Right on the corner of Flowers and Second Avenues.
Dine in or take out.

WHAT'S ON THE MENU?
Hand-battered Haddock fish sandwiches and “fish on a dish”
Hand-cut French Fries
Coleslaw
Haluski
Mac 'n Cheese
Cheddar Pierogies

Desserts will be Tres Leches Cake and a Strawberry Pretzel dessert.

HOW TO ORDER
Order on-site or preorder via scanning the QR code or clicking the following link: https://order.toasttab.com/online/ckporders
(Sorry, we do not accept phone orders.)

ONLINE PREORDERING will open up every Monday morning for pickup on that Friday.

ON-SITE PARTNERS:
1) Our friends at Hazel Grove Brewing will be joining us every Friday, from 4-7pm, serving cold cans of their brews to go with your meal and to-go -- including our BEER COLLABORATIONS.

2) The local Girl Scouts will also be on-site to sell their iconic cookies on Feb. 27, March 6, and March 13, from 4-7pm, while supplies last.

Head to Hazelwood and see why we we voted BEST FISH FRY IN PITTSBURGH in 2025 while helping make our biggest fundraiser of the year even more successful!

GREAT FISH. GREATER PURPOSE.
DID YOU KNOW that all proceeds from your order support our programs so we can continue to provide NO-COST culinary jobs training to community members facing barriers to employment as well as hunger relief across the city?

We've set a goal to sell 5,500 pieces of fish in 2026! Will you help us?

To keep up on the fun, follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | LinkedIn
You may also visit our our Fish Fry page to watch the feature WQED and Rick Sebak did on us during our 2025 season.

Fish Fry 2026 is proudly sponsored by Rivers Gives and proudly supported in part by Turner’s Dairy and Steel City Salt Company.

UPDATE: SATURDAY EVENING IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. There are still seats available for Friday evening.

We’re doing something special for Valentine’s Weekend!

Skip the packed dining rooms and join us in Hazelwood for something more personal.

Over 2 exclusive nights, our chefs will present a thoughtfully-designed menu available just for this experience.

With just 16 seats each evening, this dinner is intentionally intimate.

Choose from 2 evenings:

• Friday, Feb. 13th

• Saturday, Feb. 14th

Doors @ 6pm
Dinner begins @ 6:30pm

We’re doing something special for Valentine’s Weekend!

Skip the packed dining rooms and join us in Hazelwood for something more personal.

Over 2 exclusive nights, our chefs will present a thoughtfully-designed menu available just for this experience.

With just 16 seats each evening, this dinner is intentionally intimate.

2 evenings:

• Friday, Feb. 13th

• Saturday, Feb. 14th

Doors @ 6pm
Dinner begins @ 6:30pm

UPDATE 1.27.2026: The recent winter storm has resulted in a lack of parking availability and unpassable sidewalks due to snow, and out of concern for everyone's safety, we have RESCHEDULED the event to Thursday, February 12th.

We’re so excited kick off our 2026 Signature Guest Chef Dinner Series with Chef Wei Zhu of Chengdu Gourmet as our January Guest Chef!

We’ve partnered up with our friends at New France Brewing Company to create our first beer collaboration!

Named “From Chef Missy, With Love”, this collab is inspired by Chef Missy’s sweet potato pie — representing the love that Chef Missy puts into everything that she creates — making it a fabulous beer for the holidays.

As part of New France Brewing’s campaign to give back to the community, they’re donating a portion of every draft and 4-pack sold of this collaboration at the brewery, as well as a portion of all kegs and cases sold wholesale.

On Saturday, November 8th, we’re heading down the street to New France to celebrate the official launch of this special brew!

Saturday, November 8th
5-9pm
5009 Lytle Street (Hazelwood)

To make this event event sweeter, New France is DOUBLING their donations for all drafts and 4-packs sold of “From Chef Missy, With Love” during the Launch Party.

Join us in celebrating this special partnership and RAISE A GLASS FOR A CAUSE.

Scan the QR code or tap here to RSVP via the Facebook event, and we look forward to seeing you on November 8th!

We’re hosting an OPEN HOUSE and conducting interviews/intakes for our November cohort!

If you’re looking for a job, facing barriers to employment, and love to cook, take a look at our NO-COST Culinary Jobs Training program!

At our Open House, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more, tour our facility, and meet some of our staff.

Planning to attend the Open House and think it might be the nudge to take the next step?
Bring the following with you to the Open House:

• your ID

• your Social Security card

• proof of any type of benefits you are receiving

Been thinking about our program and ready to jump right in? Schedule your intake now at this link.

Learn more about our program here.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2025 CLASS:

• Complete an Intake Interview BEFORE Nov. 10th (TIP: complete it at the Open House)

• REQUIRED Orientation: Thursday, Nov. 13th

• CLASS STARTS: Monday, Nov. 17

We look forward to meeting you!

On Hallow's Eve Eve 2025, join us as we spotlight our incredible Catering Chefs Team and students -- taking your eyes and tastebuds on an experience.

Celebrate the spooky season with us on this "Wickedly Delicious" evening.

In the spirit of the evening, you're encouraged to dress up for this occasion. However, full face masks/coverings will not be permitted.

This event will take place at our facility in Hazelwood on Thursday, October 30th, beginning at 5:30pm ET. (Doors open at 5:30pm)

WHEN? Thursday, October 30th | 5:30pm-8pm. (Doors @ 5:30. First course served @ approx. 6pm)
WHERE? 107 Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood (corner of Flowers and Second Avenues)

**We will be assigning seats prior to the event. If you would like to be seated with guests who have purchased their tickets separately, please email us with the name(s) of the guest(s) who purchased their ticket(s) and the number in their party. Email info@ckpgh.org with "Wickedly Delicious Seating" in the subject.**

THE MENU:

Crimson Harvest Salad
Frisée | Beet Greens | Roasted Beet Coffin | Ash-Ripened Chevre | Pomegranate Jewels | Black Garlic | Tombstone Crouton | Blood Orange Vinaigrette Syringe
(allergens: gluten, dairy)

Autumn's Ember
Charred Squash Velouté | Sage Oil Parmesan-Pepita Tuile | Pumpkin Tureen
(allergens: gluten, dairy, egg)

Ash & Bone
Caramelized Bone Marrow Brûlée served in the bone | Romanesco Sauce | Toasted Baguette
(allergens: gluten, tree nuts)

Hallow's Flight
Seared Quail | Halloween Candy Molé-Style Orange-Scented Spanish Rice | Charred Plums Microgreens | Creme Frâiche
(allergens: dairy)

Trickster's Treat
Black Macaron | Carbonated Candy Icing | Raspberry Coulis Splatter | Miniature nostalgic Trick or Treat Bucket
(allergens: gluten, tree nuts, egg)

The CKP Catering Chefs:
Dan Czerpak
Missy Terrell
Cory Ficklin

PLEASE NOTE that will be a fixed menu, and while we do our best to accommodate guests regarding food allergies, menu substitutions may not be possible. Please keep in mind that our kitchen is not a nut-free facility.

If you have food allergies and would still like to attend, please contact us (info@ckpgh.org with "Guest Chef Dinner Allergy Inquiry") before purchasing your tickets to make sure we can accommodate.

A Little About Our Dinner Events:
In our commercial and training kitchen, dinner events give our culinary training students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and perhaps new techniques from the featured Chefs.
Proceeds from these events support our mission of using food as the foundation to change lives and strengthen communities.
When you purchase your ticket to an event, your dollars make change.

The Community Kitchen Food Truck (#CKPghFoodTruck) will be appearing again at this year’s Soldiers & Sailors “The Silence of the Lambs” Cage Night to celebrate this cinematic classic horror.

Along with vendors and scary items, you’ll find a life-sized replica of Hannibal’s cage.

There will also be a screening of the film with a “wrap party” afterwards.

The CKPgh Food Truck team will be there serving up a deliciously-themed menu.

This is a ticketed event. Click here for details.

If you’re participating in/supporting the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh’s Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 18th, our food truck will be there to fuel you up!

ATTENTION: BURGER LOVERS!

CKP Friend, Chef Desarae (aka, Cooking, Comedy, and Chaos) is going into battle — a BURGER BATTLE — against Chef Josh from YoungYinz on Sunday, September 28th!

It’s the “Mon-Valley Yinzerlicious Burger Battle”! And if Desarae is crowned the victor, not only will she win bragging rights, but she’ll win CKP the $400 DONATION PRIZE!

Each $50 (+fees) ticket gets you TWO gourmet burgers, two appetizers, two desserts, Turner’s iced tea and tickets for voting for your favorite menu items! (yes, you and a friend may share a ticket and you’ll each have the opportunity to cast your votes)

THE MENU

Appetizers

• Buffalo Mac & Cheese Croquette

VS

• Jalapeño Cheddar Potato Teazers

MAIN EVENT - Burgers

• Jenny’s Burger – Thick sliced Jenny Lee Swirl Bread dunked in French toast custard and grilled to perfection with two all-beef sweetburger patties, creamy American cheese, bacon, dippy egg, and a maple cayenne drizzle.

VS

• Bourbon Peach Smash Burger – Juicy smash burger topped with Bourbon Peach BBQ sauce,smoked gouda cheese, and a pickled jalapeños, and red onion slaw, served on a bourbon butter toasted bun.

Desserts

• Strawberry Banana Tiramisu

VS

• Fried Pistachio Bread Pudding with a whiskey sauce.

Tastings are BLIND — you won’t know which chef created which dish until the winner is announced at 8PM!

Date & Time: Sunday 9/28/25 1pm - 7pm. Winner announcement at 8pm

Location: YoungYinz @ 312 Market St, Elizabeth, Pa 15037

Come hungry, bring your friends, support a small business, and support two amazing local charities while enjoying a night of food, fun, and a little chaotic chef energy!

Tickets are on sale now through Sunday, Sept. 21st.
Go to this link or scan the QR code below to get your ticket now!

See you there!

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
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 our mission.

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.

The #CKPghFoodTruck will be at the 3rd Annual Building Bridges Day on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

This is a community-focused event that promotes unity and connection among all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds or differences, and we’re excited to be a part of the festivities.

MENU TBA

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…

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: 8/22, 9/12/ 9/26
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.

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::

1. Gala only: 7-10pm at CEIT Building

2. 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.

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.

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.