Greet Your Guests 'Burgh style

When hosting an event, you might have a lot of guest coming in from out of town.  Pittsburgh has recently been nationally ranked from everything to “Most Livable City” to “Quirkiest Town” and has become a top destination in the nation.   Show all the great things our city has to offer and make your out-of-town guests feel right at home by creating unique welcome bags!

There’s something for everyone in the ‘Burgh so be as creative as you like.  You can customize your welcome bags to match the theme of your event or just include your hometown favorites.  Take your guests on a trip down memory lane with nostalgia from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood or appeal to that Uncle who fancies himself a foodie with some hyper local eats.

Here, we have put together 3 fun ideas to help inspire you for your Pittsburgh-themed welcome bags. 

1. Include Cultural Classics
Capitalize on what’s unique to your city with one-of a kind treats that are made locally.   Showcase special picks by creating a well-rounded assortment of tasty snacks and including a postcard with a special note!  Warhol Postcards from the Andy Warhol Museum are perfect for writing personalized notes for each of your guests.

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These Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel Snappers are from Pittsburgh-based Edward Marc Chocolatier and make the most addicting snack. They are the perfect combination of salty and sweet, all in one bite!

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2. Support the Home Team

Pittsburgh fans are known for their dedication.  Play up your hometown team and turn your guest into the ultimate Steelers fan by including an iconic Steelers Terrible Towel.

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Continue with this sports theme and include gourmet stadium snacks like popcorn from the Pittsburgh Popcorn Company and personalized Heinz Ketchup bottles.  Personalized Heinz Ketchup bottles like this one can be customized on MyHeinz.com and can help make your occasion truly unforgettable!

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The Pittsburgh Popcorn Company only uses the best ingredients to create unique flavors popped fresh every day. They feature traditional sweet and savory flavors like Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese and also offer creative weekly specials like Hazelnut Nutella.

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3.      Create an Artisenal Bag

Include gourmet, locally sourced meats and cheeses to create a unique welcome bag.  The Crested Duck Charcuterie is unique to the Pittsburgh area and offers delicatessen style creations like salamis, pates, prosciuttos and more.

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Pair it with a jar of pickles from the iconic Pittsburgh Pickle Co. to please the ultimate foodie.

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