Porky’s Smokehouse

I recently attended a wedding catered by Stephen’s Kitchen and Catering at Armstrong Farms. WOW! The prime rib was tender. The green beans were fresh and crispy, and the creamy smashed potatoes were REAL potatoes! Great job Stephen’s!

Stopped for lunch had a great sandwich (ultimate grilled cheese) Priced right. I’ll be back.

I never had the opportunity to try the food while it was named Porky’s (Stephen’s Kitchen and Catering —
) but the food is truly wonderful. I didn’t quite know what to expect when calling around about a week prior to my wife’s 30^th birthday party (also a short time before Christmas) to get prices, options, and ability to provide service. I chose Stephen’s because he said he could put 6 appetizers as well as 2 deli /​cheese platters together in the short window. He even stayed after hours on a Saturday so that I could pick up the food close to the party’s start time. I was very happy with the quality and received several compliments from attendees. I will definitely use again.

Located south of Butler along Route 8, this tiny little deli/​restaurant and catering company is a true diamond in the rough. They smoke their own meats, prepare a variety of fresh meat salads and spreads, and offer a small but superb sampling of seasonal baked goods. Their hours are strictly limited to weekday business hours, making this a tricky destination for weekend road warriors. But if you are lucky enough to find yourself in the area on a weekday, you’d be hard pressed to find a better place to stop for a tasty bite to eat or some takeout food for later.
Recommended deli/​bakery items include the homemade apple dumplings, cheese spread, ham salad, beef sticks, and ham loaf. Their fully-​cooked BBQ is also very good and includes pulled pork, pork ribs, beef brisket, and ham that are all smoked in house.
The lunch menu (M-​F, 11:30−3pm) changes daily and it is worth trying the homemade soups and (if you get there before they run out) the delicious daily specials. Soups and specials aside, the deli-​sandwiches and BBQ sandwiches are all very worthy of your time, money, and appetite.
They also offer dinner specials Mon-​Thu from 4:30−6pm for takeout only, making it a great destination for folks who work in Pittsburgh but live in the Butler area. I would imagine the catering service is very good, but I can honestly (and sadly) say that I have never been to a party that they catered.