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2026 GRADUATION CELEBRATION PICNIC & OPEN HOUSE

Relax, celebrate, and let us handle the rest with a stress-free graduation party experience.

Skip the rental hassle and hosting stress, celebrate your graduation at The Back Porch with a seamless indoor-outdoor experience designed for comfort and connection.


Enjoy a breezy patio with cold drinks and a nonalcoholic bar, a picnic-style buffet in our air-conditioned sunporch, and a spacious dining room for cocktails and mingling with plenty of seating.


Simply invite your friends and family, and we’ll take care of the rest. Packages are available for 50, 75, or up to 100 guests, creating the perfect setting for a relaxed, memorable celebration.


Hours: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Party Size: 50 / 75 / 100 Guests

$3000. / $4500. / $6000.

Graduation Menu

Included

Chicken Tenders

Baby Back Ribs

Macaroni Bites or Cheesy Potatoes

Choose one

Buttercrunch Salad or Cole Slaw

Choose one

Rolls and Butter

Choose one

Bottles Soda & Bottled Water


Add ons

These items can be added for an additional cost.

Walking Taco Station

$12.00 per guest

Featured Mocktails

 $150.00 - 3 gallons


Bar

Alcohol can be added for an additional cost.

Peach Bellini Champagne Punch Bowl

$130.00

(3 gallons) 

Carafes of Summer Sangria

$42.00

 (1 liter carafe)

Bottled Beer

$120.00

(20 bottles)


Celebration Cake

Baked In-house

Buttercream Quarter Sheet Cake

$50.00

Serves 20-30 Guests

Cake Batter Flavors

Choice of: Chocolate, Vanilla, Almond 

Filling

Choice of: Chocolate Mousse, Bavarian Cream, Raspberry Cream

Icing

Choicer of: Vanilla Buttercream, Chocolate Buttercream

Menus and prices are subject to change.

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Intrested in Hosting a Graduation Party?

Contact us today to request an event contract and reserve your party date.

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Policies & Reservation Information

Scheduled Time Frame

4 hours total
12:30 p.m. – Decorating
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Party
4:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Wrap-Up

A $50 fee will be added for each additional half-hour of overtime.

Menu Selection and Guest Counts

Prices quoted are accurate at the time of printing. We reserve the right to adjust pricing due to unforeseen market fluctuations.

All quoted prices will be guaranteed 60 days prior to your event date.

Please confirm guest count and add-ons one month prior to your event date.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MINIMUM FOR A PRIVATE OPEN HOUSE

There is no room rental fee if the food and beverage minimum is met. The minimum amount includes food and beverage charges before 6% sales tax and 20% gratuity.

If your final bill falls below the required food and beverage minimum of $3,000, $4,500, or $6,000, depending on your package, the remaining balance will be applied as a room fee.

LIABILITY

The Back Porch reserves the right to monitor and control all private functions. Liability for any damages to the premises will be charged accordingly.

We reserve the right to refuse alcohol service to anyone who is visibly intoxicated or unable to provide valid identification.

This is a non-smoking facility.

CONFIRMING THE ROOM

Upon initial inquiry for a specific date, a tentative hold may be requested. The date will be released after two weeks if we do not receive a signed contract and deposit.

A $500 deposit and signed contract are required to confirm reservations for parties of more than 25 guests. Deposits will be applied to your final bill.

PAYMENT

All food and alcoholic beverages are subject to a 20% service charge. A 6% Pennsylvania sales tax will also apply. We accept all major debit and credit cards (a credit card fee applies) and cash.

CANCELLATION POLICIES

If you cancel your reservation for any reason, you will be responsible for the following cancellation charges:

  • Less than 2 months prior to the event: 50% of the deposit forfeited
  • Less than 1 month prior to the event: 100% of the deposit forfeited

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The Back Porch Restaurant

114 Speer St Belle Vernon PA 15012

724-483-4500

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