Dining and Events
Receptions, Showers, Specialty Tea Parties, and Catering
Let the Inn on Negley host your next special event. We feature top of the line service, elegant party rooms, and overnight accommodations for you and your visiting guests. The Inn on Negley will make your event truly extraordinary.
Whether you are planning an intimate wedding, bridal or baby shower, afternoon high tea, wine tasting, luncheon, dinner or cocktail party, or corporate retreat, the accredited chefs at the Inn on Negley can work with you to create a one of a kind menu, or you may choose to design your menu with one of our preferred caterers.
We feature two professionally trained chefs - Jackie Karkowsky and Albert Cappuccio. Both are known for their house made pastries, breads and cakes as well as unique formal and casual dinners, Hors d'oeuvres and Cocktails, all with a fabulous presentation.
Inn on Negley Great Taste Catering
Planning an event at your home or office? You have the delicious advantage of having our chefs create something just for you which can be available for pick up at the Inn.
Privately arranged events
Additional dining services such as private brunches, lunches, and dinner are available to the community by appointment only. Our chefs will work with you to create one of a kind menus for your special occasion
The Inn on Negley Chefs can effortlessly prepare and serve the following
- » Plated Formal Dinner for 25 Guests
- » Cocktail Reception Indoors for 30 - 40 Guests
- » Buffet Reception at the Inn
Chef Jackie Karkowsky
Jackie is a Long Island Native, and pursued an art career by studying at the Art Students League of New York. After meeting her artist husband, they moved to Pittsburgh in the early 1990's. Jackie then studied Culinary Arts at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, graduating as Valedictorian. Jackie has worked at several fine restaurants, including Le Pommier, on Pittsburgh's south side. She was also Sous Chef at the Café at the Frick Art and Historical center for eight years. Today, you can find Jackie, not only preparing breakfast or any of our pastries, but also planning all events at the Inn. Jackie also teaches at the crate, demonstrating high tea service or brunch service. To schedule an appointment with a Jackie, please call (412) 661-0631 Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Eastern time) or e-mail us at info@innonegley.com. Evening appointments are available with advance notice. Nonscheduled visitors will not be accepted after 5:00 PM daily.
Chef Albert Cappuccio
Albert is a Pittsburgh Native, Lifetime resident of the city - from the Bloomfield area. Albert studied Culinary Arts at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts, Graduating in 1990 Albert has worked at several fine restaurants, including, Café Allegro, on Pittsburgh's south side, Kaya in the Strip District, All in Good Taste and Fresh Catering. Albert has developed an extraordinary breakfast menu and specializes in special event dinners. Today, you can find Albert, not only preparing breakfast, but also designing menus and preparing our special dinner events. Albert would be pleased to consult with you to personalize your menu selection.
