About Us

What

We Do

Sprezzatura is a woman-owned catering kitchen that specializes in customized, Italian and Italian-American food. Our menus are sourced from fresh, local ingredients and organic whenever possible as our promise of quality to our customers, and a commitment to support local growers and our environment. Operating at the Gold Level of Sustainable Pittsburgh’s food industry model, our business priorities include equitable employment practices, commercial composting, and strong community partnerships that bring delicious food to working people. Hospitality is at the heart of work, hosting dinners paired with jazz performance, cooking demonstrations, and farm-to-table experiences. Sprezzatura offers catering, events, wholesale, and community partnerships to best serve the community with healthy, accessible, delicious, affordable foods.

 

Awards & Accolades

Chef

Jen Saffron

Creating beautiful food and bringing people together for shared meals is second nature for Chef Jen Saffron. Growing up in a loving Italian-American family provided a setting for countless delicious meals, celebrations, and events where food and camaraderie took center stage. Jen is an artist with a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University and an MFA from Bard College, and a longstanding professional background in arts nonprofits and education. Always wanting to create a café space of her own, Sprezzatura was launched in 2018 through Jen’s participation in “Launch Millvale”, a business incubator program through New Sun Rising. Her vision for Sprezzatura merges her love of community, art, and food.

FARM SOURCED

Farmers are our friends. We source food from regional growers to keep things fresh.

ECO-MINDED

It all starts in our kitchen! Sustainable choices are part of our mission.

FRESH & HOMEMADE

Embracing family recipes, old-world techniques, and flavorful seasonal flavors.

WOMEN-OWNED

Proprietress, Jen Saffron is a chef, mom, educator, artist, party-thrower, and friend!

COMMUNITY IS KEY

Creating beautiful food and bringing people together for shared meals. Food = Love.

MEATBALL CHAMP

In our kitchen, we hand-form, slow-cook, and serve up more than 20,000 meatballs a year!

Philosophy

The philosophy of Sprezzatura is that food is love. Our goal is to provide nutritious, delicious food combined with welcoming, authentic hospitality. We aim to foster a sense of belonging, nourishment, growth, and community. Everyone is welcome to the table.

Impress your guests

Colorful and flavorful appetizers, party foods, private dinners, memorable events, and full-scale receptions.

Catering

ARTFULLY PREPARED

CATERING

Celebrate + Socialize

Unique public musical performances, theme parties, wine tasting, crafting sessions, and more. Reserve your seat.

Events

EVENTS BRING US

TOGETHER

Cooking With Community

We prioritize using ingredients from local farmers and artisans. Learn more about our regional focus at our farmers’ market tables.

Market

FARM

TO TABLE