Private Dining & Group Gatherings

Special Events at Passerine

Gather around seasonal food, natural wine, and warm hospitality at 114 N. Prince Street in Lancaster. We host large-party dining, partial buyouts, full buyouts, and celebrations shaped around the pleasure of sharing a table.

Seasonal food and dining at Passerine in Lancaster, PA

Who We Are

Seasonal New American cooking with French influences.

Passerine is a neighborhood restaurant and bottle shop inspired by the seasons, regional producers, and the abundance of fresh, local ingredients here in Lancaster, PA.

We offer a seasonal menu rooted in regional New American cooking with French influences inspired by the farms and producers of the Susquehanna River Valley. Our dishes highlight the freshest local produce, meats, and cheeses to celebrate the abundance of agriculture in Central Pennsylvania.

Formats

Dining room gatherings and full buyouts.

Choose the format that fits your guest count, from large-party dining and partial buyouts to a full restaurant buyout. Groups of 12 to 16 have no food and beverage minimum; larger formats have daypart minimums — full details are in the events guide.

Partial Buy-out

Large-party dining and partial buyouts for 12 to 26 guests. For groups of 17 to 26, the dining room is reserved exclusively for your party while the café, bar, and patio remain available to other guests.

Maximum capacity is 26 seated guests across three separate tables of eight, eight, and ten.
Available seating windows include up to 3 hours of event time.
12 to 16 guests: large-party dining along the banquette at two tables; remaining dining-room tables may be reserved by other guests. No food and beverage minimum.
17 to 26 guests: partial buyout with food and beverage minimums by daypart — details are in the events guide.
Monday, Thursday, Friday evening: between 5p and 7p
Saturday, Sunday brunch: between 10a and 1p
Saturday evening: between 4p and 7p

Full Buy-out

Full restaurant buyouts for 27+ guests, with curated formats that may include a beverage package, cocktail hour with passed canapés, and a set menu.

Sit-down seating for up to 46 guests across separate tables throughout the café, bar, and dining room.
In season, up to 18 guests may be seated outside on two tables of ten and eight.
Buyout options are tailored on request to match your celebration.

Event Menus

Family-style menus designed for sharing.

Dining at Passerine is designed around sharing. Our event menus are served family-style, encouraging guests to pass dishes, engage with one another, and enjoy the experience together.

Menu selections are seasonal and subject to change based on ingredient availability.

Passerine Sample Dinner Menu

Served sharing-style on large platters and bowls. Main course includes passed Passerine Potatoes with stracciatella dip, roasted garlic, and herbs de Provence. Current menu details are in the events guide.

First Harvest

Choose three options

Cheese & Crackers

Meredith Dairy feta, sea salt crackers, seasonal marmalade, bread and butter pickles.

Roasted Olives

Smoked mozzarella, olive mix, cornichon, oregano, grilled focaccia.

Gem Lettuces

Verjus vinaigrette, shaved spring vegetables, piave, crispy lentils.

Charred Cabbage

Miso dressing, pickled celery, piave.

From the Farm, Sea & Pantry

Choose two options

Roasted Half-Chicken

Heirloom tomato and peach panzanella, torn bread, peach agrodolce, cherry tomatoes.

Spring Cauliflower Rigatoni (v)

Comté, Tropea onion, sunflower seed gremolata.

Rainbow Trout

Tiger tomatoes, Swiss chard, koji butter, Genovese basil.

Finishing Touch

Choose one option

Housemade Ice Cream & Sorbet

Blueberry Cobbler

Buttermilk ice cream, honey.

Weekend Brunch

A sample brunch menu for daytime gatherings.

Brunch menus are also served sharing-style on large platters and bowls. For vegan guests, tofu scramble can be added at no additional charge.

Passerine Sample Brunch Menu

Served sharing-style on large platters and bowls. Sides include Passerine potatoes or sautéed farm veggies. Current menu details are in the events guide.

Good Morning

Gem Lettuces

Verjus vinaigrette, shaved spring vegetables, piave, crispy lentils.

Labneh Parfait

Whipped yogurt, Green Meadows Farm seasonal jam, toasted granola, maple syrup.

Good Afternoon

French Toast

Triangles of Elsewhere milkbread, golden raisin butterscotch, toasted walnuts.

Soft Scramble

Smoked gouda, piave cheese, herbs, sourdough, dressed greens.

Farmer’s Breakfast Platter

Breakaway Farms sausage, fried eggs & grits.

Sides & Vegan Option

Sides

Passerine potatoes or sautéed farm veggies.

Tofu Scramble

Tofu scrambled eggs, nutritional yeast, turmeric, sourdough — available for vegan guests at no additional charge.

Add-Ons

Extras for cocktail hour, grazing, and drinks.

Layer in a charcuterie board, passed canapés, or a beverage package to shape the welcome before the meal.

Passerine Charcuterie Board

A sharing board sized for about ten guests.

2–3 select local cheeses
2–3 select local meats
Crackers, including gluten-free
Fresh leafy greens
House pickles
Seasonal marmalade
Nuts, berries & olives

Passed Canapé Experience

A short cocktail-hour interlude with your choice of two canapés, passed for up to an hour. Ideal before a seated dinner or as a welcome gesture for larger gatherings.

Milkbread Bruschetta
Butter-dipped Market Veggies & Citrus Salt
Grilled Watermelon Skewers with Tajín & Lime
Rice-paper Tartlet with Cucumber & Green Goddess Dressing
Beef Tartare on Butter-Fried Milkbread topped with Caviar
Grilled Cheese Wedge with Grapes

Beverage Packages

Guests may order à la carte from our full beverage menu, or choose a Single House, House, or Top Shelf ticket package for a simpler, more predictable pour.

Available for large parties, partial buyouts, and full buyouts
Package details are in the events guide

Planning FAQ

A 6% Pennsylvania sales tax is added to the final total. Service charge and sales tax do not count toward the food and beverage minimum. No additional gratuity is expected.

A deposit is required to confirm and secure your date. Food and beverage minimums apply before service charge and tax; if the final total falls short, the difference is charged as an event fee. The remaining balance is due at the conclusion of service. Full amounts are listed in the events guide.

Events are confirmed once a service agreement is signed, the deposit is paid, and a valid credit card is on file. Menu selections, guest counts, dietary restrictions, and allergies should be finalized seven days before the event. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate guest needs but cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

Cancellations at least ten days before the event receive a full deposit refund. Within nine days, the deposit is nonrefundable. Same-day cancellations and no-shows are responsible for the agreed-upon food and beverage minimum. All cancellations must be submitted in writing and are confirmed once acknowledged by Passerine.

Event menus are served family-style, encouraging guests to pass dishes and enjoy the experience together. Menu selections are seasonal and subject to ingredient availability.

Inquiries

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Passerine 114 N. Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603 info@cafepasserine.com 717-283-2996