Regional Learning Alliance - Pittsburgh, the Business Meeting Specialists...
Standard Buffet Fare? No Way.
Learn more about our chef’s food philosophy here and you’ll see why standard buffet fare is not what you can expect at the RLA. In fact, we not only know food, but we know the service that must come with it. The RLA’s full-day complete meeting package will never leave you asking for more. All of our food is prepared on-site by Executive Chef, Jacob Croston, using the freshest ingredients, many of which are locally grown .
We start your day with a Continental Breakfast service that begins at 7:30am and is continuously refreshed until 10:45am. You will enjoy a variety of hot and cold beverages, fresh cut seasonal fruits, yogurt, and assorted just-baked pastries. We put all breaks right outside of your meeting space so your event is not disturbed as we continuously refresh them. Our executive, buffet-style lunches are always freshly prepared by our Executive Chef and may be served in our Dining Room or catered to your meeting space. Our meals include two entrées, soup, salad, starch, vegetable, rolls, desserts and beverages. We finish off the day with an Afternoon Break, served from 1:15pm – 3:45pm. This break includes coffee, soda, water, chips and packaged snacks, fresh whole fruit and our chef’s choice of homemade just- baked treats.
Need something extra? Want to add a special touch?
We can do that too. Browse our complete menu or just ask. No request is too outrageous.
A Message From the Chef
"To me, food is much more than something to satiate our appetites. I think that the social aspect of food has become almost as important as the eating aspect. It is something that we build relationships with, personally and professionally. We make-up and break-up over a meal, we catch up with family and friends. We create business deals and brainstorm while eating. In our culture, it’s a necessary part of social interaction.
In my mind, food can do a few things during these situations. It can be bad, bringing down the mood and conversation. It also can be bland, not contributing or taking away from the setting, just filling our stomachs. The third way, which is my goal in presenting food, is to enhance and excite conversations and experiences. I hope to make the occasion memorable and create an atmosphere of joy, satisfaction, and fulfillment.
I derive much happiness from seeing people enjoy my food, and it is my hope here at the RLA to make the culinary aspect of meeting here as memorable as possible. If there is a special request, a question, or a suggestion, my staff and I will be more than happy listen, and to accommodate you to the best of our ability. Feel free to contact me anytime at jcroston@avifoodsystems.com. Thank you!"
– Jacob Croston, AVI Food Service Manager/Chef