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.

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

Partial Buy-out

Large-party dining and partial buyouts for 13 to 26 guests. For groups of 17 to 26, the dining room is reserved exclusively for your party while the cafe, bar, and patio remain available to other guests.

  • Maximum capacity is 26 seated guests across three separate tables of eight, eight, and ten.
  • 13 to 16 guests: large-party dining along the banquette while other dining-room tables may be reserved by other guests.
  • 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 canapes, and a set menu.

  • Sit-down seating for up to 46 guests across separate tables throughout the cafe, 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.
Passerine dining room with banquettes, wood floors, and seasonal table settings in Lancaster, PA

Event Menus

Family-style menus designed for sharing.

Dining at Passerine is designed around sharing. 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 ingredient availability.

Passerine Sample Menu

Sample family-style menu

Passed Passerine Potatoes included with main course.

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)

Comte, 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.

Special Events FAQ

Additional charges, service, and applicable taxes are outlined during the planning process. No additional gratuity is expected.

A deposit is required to confirm and secure the event date. Event commitments and final details are outlined in the service agreement. The remaining balance is due in full at the conclusion of service on the event date.

Menu selections, event details, final guest counts, dietary restrictions, and allergies must be finalized seven days before the event.

Events are confirmed once a service agreement is signed, the deposit is paid, and a valid credit card is on file. Cancellations at least ten days before the event receive a full deposit refund. Cancellations within nine days are nonrefundable; same-day cancellations and no-shows may be responsible for the agreed-upon event terms.

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

Tell us about your event.

Share a few details and our team will follow up with availability, format options, and next steps.

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