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Recommended by 98% of couples

About this vendor

For over 50 years, the team at Common Plea Catering has been uncompromisingly committed to high-quality cuisine on wedding days in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The business began as The Common Plea restaurant, opened by John and Donna Barsotti in 1970 on Ross Street in downtown Pittsburgh, and has spent the proceeding years innovating for a modern palate. John and Donna's flair for hospitality and high-quality cuisine ensures a mouthwatering dish for every guest.

Services Offered

Common Plea Catering staff will work with each couple to design a menu to match their wedding day vision. They believe personal attention is the foundation for establishing a friendly working relationship and ensuring a great experience for everyone at the reception. From concept to planning to presentation, Common Plea Catering staff will create an uncommonly good wedding day menu.

Features

Woman-owned

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

    56 years in business

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FAQ

What catering services do you provide?

Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Tastings

Which of the following items can you provide?

Linens

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Reviews of Common Plea Catering

Shelby
Shelby Sent on 12/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST wedding caterer!

Kate and the entire team at Common Plea Catering are amazing! They made the whole process of planning the food and drinks for our wedding at Heinz History Center so easy. Kate was so easy to communicate with and she ensured that we got exactly what we wanted. They were so accommodating with any requests we made. And the food was OUTSTANDING! We knew the food was good at the tasting but it was just as good if not better for the actual wedding! We had people coming up to us all night raving about how amazing their meals were! The bartenders were fabulous and so efficient while also making delicious drinks. We are so grateful for all of CPC for going above and beyond to help make our special day a dream come true!
Sabrina
Sabrina Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Review for July 2025 Wedding

Commonplea Catering was the catering vendor for the Heinz History Center. We still hear from our guests about the food and how tasty everything was. We wanted some seafood options at the cocktail hour and they were able to accommodate that outside of the passed appetizers we had. They had a tasting event a few months before our wedding where we got to try everything before choosing our menu options
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Ct Sent on 01/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Out of the Ball Park

Our guests GUSHED over the food at our wedding. The presentation was stunning and the stations accommodated all our guests without creating long lines or tables waiting forever to be called. Common Plea helped us create a varied menu and were open to adapting to our needs. The extremely polite and efficient staff made it all seem effortless.
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Amy Sent on 08/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are huge foodies, and wanted fun and delicious foods to be incorporated into our wedding. We could not be happier with how wonderful the food was at our reception. We had compliments from the apps to the presentation of the cookie table (very important to my family). I worked with Stacy who was excellent!!! Our favorites were the charcuterie station, shrimp appetizer, and the taco bar. People thought they were awesome, and thought it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding! We had a few guests that work as chefs and manage restaurants, and they were blown away. We could not be happier!
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Allie Sent on 07/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Maria was great to work with! She was helpful and always available to talk. People are still talking about how good the food was, especially the donuts. Highly recommend!!
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Kirsten Sent on 04/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The food was absolutely amazing. Stacy, our coordinator, was very helpful and responsive to all of our calls and emails. We received so many compliments on the taste, presentation, and uniqueness of our food at our wedding.
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Lisa Sent on 11/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had a great experience with Common Plea catering our wedding! The food was so amazing and Suzy was great to work with! I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
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Rachel Sent on 09/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
You can't go wrong with this vendor! Throughout the whole process, Stacy at Common Plea was at our side, coaching us through it and was extremely attentive and supportive. People are still raving about how amazing the food was. It's a little pricey but you absolutely get above and beyond what you pay for. I would do it all over again with them. They are phenomenal and a must if you want fabulous food and excellent service at your wedding.
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Abby Sent on 05/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We worked with Maggie and she was phenomenal. The detail she took towards making the whole day perfect was more than appreciated. Especially when I had a minor freak out two weeks before the wedding about a dessert vendor possibly falling through...Maggie called me and reassured me that they would be able to make everything work out fine even if my original plan didn't work (it did, so all was fine). We had stations at our wedding and enjoyed the simple flow of how everything went. Maggie specifically made sure my special request of white queso at the Mexican station was met and it was delicious. The staff who helped bring food to our table were accommodating, kind, and quick. On top of everything, the fact that Common Plea coordinates everything with The Heinz History Center makes things seamless and simple. As people planning a wedding from out of town, this was a huge help to us!
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Cicelia Sent on 06/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely saved my mind... i worked with martin and denise and they couldnt have been nicer to my husband and i! The food was amazing and just the pleasantness of them both made it easy for us! Our venue was the studio on fifth which was a hassle to work with but martin and denise from common plea took every worry i had away! I dont know how many times i emailed them but they always got back to me with quick responses.. everyone at my wedding said how wonderful the food was and that it was the best they ever tasted!
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Common Plea Catering frequently asked questions

Common Plea Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Tastings
To cater to all tastes, Common Plea Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Linens
Common Plea Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.
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