A wonderful experience awaits you at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Our state-of-the-art, architecturally renowned convention center opened in 2003. Located right in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh, our facility offers grand meeting spaces, stunning views of downtown, the river and, of course, sumptuous dining. We proudly create all of the cuisine for guests of the 600,000 sq. foot, state of the art David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Meet and greet in one of our 52 meeting rooms or the 33,000 sq. foot elegant ballroom space. How can you beat great food and picturesque views of the Allegheny River or picturesque Pittsburgh? For exhibitors and their guests, we offer a full array of dining options through our Exhibit Catering Services. Our chefs will create custom menus, from Italian specialties, bountiful chefs tables or creative box lunches -- brought right to you on the exhibit floor. How unconventionally perfect.
NAME/CONTACT
Nina Cornacchione
Director of Catering
412.325.6182
ncornacchione@pittsburghcc.com
OVERVIEW
Here’s some food for thought: Let your next event be remembered for a great location and fabulous food. David L. Lawrence Convention Center is the spot, and unCONVENTIONal and extraordinary menus is our specialty. Our innovative unparalleled location is elegant and functional, featuring stunning and spacious event spaces throughout this architecturally renowned building From the grace of the Ballrooms to the nearly 360,000 square feet of exhibition space, all with marvelous city and river views, you’ll discover the perfect spot for an intimate gathering or a huge event. Nina, our Director of Catering, will handle the thousands of details for groups of 10 or 10,000 so you can enjoy your event. You just arrange the date and our team, from the servers to Chef Dominique Metcalfe, will be suited up to take it from their and make your event one to remember – from hors d’oeuvres to party favors, we’ll orchestrate your event to perfection.
LOCATION/ADDRESS
1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is located in Downtown Pittsburgh, near PNC Park, Heinz Field, and in the heart of the Cultural District.
The convention center is accessible by T-service, as well as Port Authority Bus Service.
Public parking in the on-premise lot, with additional parking in the 9th Street Garage, just 1 block from the convention center.
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CAPABILITIES
As an example, here are the capacities for a few of our banquet areas:
Go Grand in our Ballroom
| Type of Event | Minimum Capacity | Maximum Capacity |
| Sit-down | 600 | 2750 |
| Meeting | 1200 | 2107 |
| Reception | 600 | 3083 |
See one of the largest free space convention areas
| Type of Event | Minimum Capacity | Maximum Capacity |
| Sit-down | 7000 | 15700 |
| Meeting | 6500 | 13850 |
| Reception | 4000 | 11640 |
The sky's the limit on our rooftop
| Type of Event | Minimum Capacity | Maximum Capacity |
| Sit-down | 50 | 1000 |
| Meeting | 50 | 600 |
| Reception | 50 | 1200 |
Or meet and greet in one of our 52 meeting rooms or 2 lecture halls.
MENUS
"Welcome to 'our home', be seated in 'our dining room', become part of 'our family', and let the 'Levy Difference' shine through! You will never go home hungry when you leave 'our house'. Enjoy!" Chef Dominique Metcalfe
Here are some great menus for your upcoming All Day Meeting, Brunch or Reception!: All Day Meeting Package, Brunch, Reception Menu
SERVICES & AMENITIES
Our friendly, knowledgeable catering team will create an exceptional experience for you and your guests. You’ll know just how much we love what we do when we’re serving you and your guests at your next event.
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