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.

General Admission - $85 per person

• Food samplings from many different cultures
• 2 drink tickets
• Artisan market
• Entertainment and activities

OBT Experience - $125 per person

• Food samplings from many different cultures
• Open bar
• Artisan market
• Entertainment and activities
• Special edition One Big Table Cookbook

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

International Food Fair
At the heart of One Big Table is a sprawling international food fair, where chefs, culinary artists, and food enthusiasts come together to prepare and present a world-class selection of global cuisines from local restaurants. Many of the featured restaurants are immigrant owned. Attendees can embark on a culinary journey, savoring dishes from every corner of the world, from spicy Thai curries to delicate French pastries and everything in between. The food fair offers a unique opportunity to taste, learn, and appreciate different culinary traditions.

Entertainment Extravaganza
The event is a feast not just for the palate but for all the senses, featuring an array of live performances that represent diverse cultures and talents from across the globe. Attendees can expect to be mesmerized by traditional dances, live music, and much more. Each performance adds to the vibrancy of the event, creating a unique atmosphere of celebration and unity.

Global Marketplace
For those looking to take a piece of the world home, a global marketplace features unique products, souvenirs, and international handicrafts. It's a great opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind items from around the globe. Some of the artists selected to participate may have benefited from Literacy Pittsburgh programming themselves. 

WHO BENEFITS

Education opens doors. Unfortunately, too many people in our region missed out on the opportunity to complete their education due to family, personal, or learning challenges. We also have many families immigrating to the Pittsburgh area who may know a little English, but not enough to converse with native speakers or get a decent-paying job.

Proceeds from One Big Table provides our students with caring, experienced professional teachers and trained volunteer tutors. It provides books and materials, technology, and innovative programs that move students from learning to earning. It supports infrastructure that gives our students a safe and comfortable learning environment and a staff committed to both efficiency and effectiveness.