Join us at Literacy Pittsburgh's One Big Table: 
An International Tasting

A Global Feast of Food, Entertainment, and Art celebrating the diversity of our region.

One Big Table is a culturally immersive event that weaves a rich tapestry of international cuisine, captivating entertainment, and diverse art forms. A celebration of global diversity, this extraordinary showcase highlights the flavors, talents, and creativity of cultures from around the world, all gathered at one magnificent table.

We are currently filling our restaurant openings for 2025. Please consider joining us at this global event benefiting Literacy Pittsburgh students and programs. In 2024 more than 400 guests sampled delicious bites from 23 restaurants. 

Call for Food Stations

April 3, 2025, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nova Place, Pittsburgh North Side

Join us and feature 350 small bites of your savory or sweet specialties.

Questions? OBT@literacypittsburgh.org

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Learn more about One Big Table and how your support will benefit your community.

Food at One Big Table

Literacy Pittsburgh will provide:

  • Up to $1,000 cash stipend to help cover your costs (Stipends will be mailed out after the event.)
  • Table(s) with table linens
  • Cocktail napkins
  • Tabletop signage
  • Limited electrical access
  • Promotional materials and media kit
  • Access for 2 hosts
  • Website and social media promotion

Participating restaurants will provide:

  • Enough food to serve small bites/tastes to 350 guests
  • Serving plates/bowls and utensils
  • 2 hosts to serve at your station
  • Decorations, menus, and promotional items to help show off your business
  • All items needed to transport and heat or reheat your food including water for chafing pans
  • Extension cords
  • Logo (TIF, JPG, PDF ) by March 13
  • Certificate of Insurance (details to be provided)

General info for participants:

  • Food stations must be completely set up by 5:30 pm.
  • Load-in times will be assigned starting at 2:00 pm.
  • After load-in, vehicles must be moved to the parking garage (fee).
  • We ask that you plan to stay for the duration of the event.
  • Your food station must be completely cleaned up before you leave the building for you to receive your stipend.
  • No persons under the age of 18 are allowed at the event.
  • Please note that there will be NO kitchen access at the venue.

Make your commitment today! Check out these photos from 2024.

Took Took 98

Arepittas

Global entertainment

400+ guests and 20+ food stations

El Rincon Oaxaqueno

Global entertainment

Mozzarella making by Istituto Mondo Italiano

Tana Ethiopian

Global entertainment

What past participants are saying.

“We are thankful for the opportunity to participate in the event and the chance to meet so many potential customers for our restaurant.”       -Tana Ethiopian

 “One Big Table serving up One Big Love to the vendors. I say this because it was a pure pleasure meeting all my fellow culinarians and sharing our stories. Our restaurant gained 120 new followers on our Facebook page after the event.”        -Taqueria Acosta

 “An excellent event to give exposure to small family businesses. “       -Arrepittas

 “Great experience as a vendor with the One Big Table event! Communication ahead of time was very easy and everything we needed for our station was available upon our arrival. Multiple staff checked in on us during the event to see if we needed anything and were exceptionally friendly. We look forward to participating in future events!”        -El Chucho

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