Our Unconventional Kitchen Story

Our Unconventional Kitchen Story

Repurposing a convent to prepare delicious, locally-sourced meals was just the beginning of the Unconventional Kitchen story. Serving those meals to all ages, putting every dollar back into a nonprofit mission, and continuing the cycle of reinvestment to the community...that's the heart of the Unconventional Kitchen.

A recipe for serving the Pittsburgh community...

  • A beautiful convent, with an immaculately maintained commercial kitchen
  • A dedicated team of culinary professionals led by an Executive Chef
  • Scratch-prepared dishes utilizing local ingredients
  • Commitment to sustainability and caring for the earth
  • A nonprofit serving generations of Pittsburghers for nearly a century
  • Serving up delicious meals for all ages while making a difference with every bite

Our Offerings

Our Offerings

Family Meals To Go

Delicious, ready-to-heat affordable family meals serving 4-6 and even special kid-loved items. Simply order online 48 hours in advance and pick up at an Unconventional Kitchen refrigeration unit near you!
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Family Meals To Go are available exclusively for Vincentian childcare families, independent living residents, staff, and Sisters.

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Offering everyday to elegant menu options for 10+ guests, convenient pick-up or delivery, and even large full-service events like weddings. Catering that supports a cause!

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Offering everyday to elegant menu options for 10+ guests, convenient pick-up or delivery, and even large full-service events like weddings. Catering that supports a cause!

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Scrumptious sweets fit for a cherub. Artisanal baked goods proofed with blessings. Go ahead and sinfully indulge!

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Eat Well.
Give Back.

Eat Well.
Give Back.

We all need to eat. Why not choose delicious food AND give back to your local Pittsburgh community with every heavenly bite?

100% of proceeds from the Unconventional Kitchen goes to support a nonprofit human services organization founded in 1924 that has served generations of Pittsburghers. Help secure services for future generations by choosing the Unconventional Kitchen for your next meal or gathering.

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Support Our Cause

Support
Our Cause

Join us in supporting Vincentian, a Pittsburgh nonprofit committed to serving community members for nearly 100 years. Aren’t hungry now but want to help support our cause? Give now and rest assured that every penny goes directly to Vincentian and supporting your neighbors in need of care and support services.

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Our Photo Gallery

Our Photo
Gallery

Check out just a few of our delicious menu items below in our gallery. These mouth-watering photos are not stock images! They are actual photos of our chef-prepared meals.

Chimichurri Beef
Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Big Island Chicken
She Crab Soup
Chimichurri Beef
Jerk Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Big Island Chicken
She Crab Soup

Our Partners

Our Partners

The Unconventional Kitchen partners with a variety of Pittsburgh-area purveyors to support our local farmers and small businesses. That’s because we believe in neighbors helping neighbors, cooking with the freshest ingredients, decreasing our environmental footprint with long-distance transit, and keeping resources in our Western Pennsylvania community.

Below are some of our current partners. Interested in becoming one of our trusted partners? Please contact us to start a conversation! We would love to hear from you.

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Contact Us

Contact Us

Want to learn more about the Unconventional Kitchen? Become a partner? Plan an event? Contact our team of culinary experience professionals.

Unconventional Kitchen

8200 McKnight Rd
Pittsburgh, PA, 15237

(412) 348-0188

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