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The food. The craft. The feeling it leaves.
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Awards & recognition

Honored.
Year after year.

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TARA-PERI Nextdoor 2024 and 2025 Fave Breakfast and Brunch Spot: Two Years. One Consistent Taste.
Nextdoor · 2024 & 2025

Two Years. One Consistent Taste.

Tara-Peri Chicken Recommended on Restaurant Guru 2026 award certificate
Restaurant Guru · 2026

Recommended on Restaurant Guru

01 / Peri-Peri Chicken
“I can confirm that this chicken was better than Nandos!”

★★★★★

Kevin NgongoGoogle review

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Peri-Peri Chicken from Chef Tara M. Jones’s original portfolio
Peri-Peri Chicken · TARA-PERI
02 / Pastéis de Nata
“The tartlets are authentic Portuguese and frankly, better than the ones I had while in Portugal!”

Susanne WagnerGoogle review

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Pastéis de Nata from Chef Tara M. Jones’s original portfolio
Pastéis de Nata · TARA-PERI
03 / Pastéis de Nata · A return from Portugal
“My husband said that Tara’s natas are better than these ones from Portugal!”

Tiffany · @tiff_burgh_eatsInstagram review

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TARA-PERI pastéis de nata from the original collection
The details that stay with you

Remembered.
Recommended.
Returned to.

04 / Catering & Events
“And the food is PHENOMENAL! It's fresh, homemade food that's seasoned well and cooked to perfection.”

★★★★★

Jordan E. P. MillerGoogle review

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05 / The art of seasoning
“The seasoning is unlike anything you've had before and you will love it.”

Deb M.Yelp review

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06 / A taste of Portugal
“Tara's pasteis are dreamy! I can't believe how amazing they are. They taste exactly like my grandma's.”

Renata T.Yelp review

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07 / From the kitchen
“They fall off the bone and the marinade/spices are so yummy!”

Dana V.Yelp review

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08 / John · Food delivery & hospitality
“Husband John delivers on time, hot food and is so polite.”

Deb M.Yelp review · Food delivery

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Praline Coffee Punch Cheesecake
“The presentation itself is a work of art, and the textures and flavors absolutely delicious 😋.”

@danavitcavageCustomer review

Praline Coffee Punch Cheesecake
Praline Coffee Punch Cheesecake · TARA-PERI
In our guests’ words · Google reviews

The words that bring people back.

Vegetarian paella

★★★★★

“Tara’s vegetarian paella exceeded every expectation.”

Lolo Knows

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The culinary craft

★★★★★

“Tara is one of the most talented chefs I know!”

dalya jabra

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A custom carrot cake

★★★★★

“the carrot cake with vanilla bean frosting … unmatched, made with love, crafted with incredible attention to detail, and mouth-watering.”

Victoria Dulany

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A returning guest

★★★★★

“I enjoyed the flavors of all of these foods.”

Tiffany Y.

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An assortment of sweets

★★★★★

“I enjoyed the cookies, tarts, cobblers and other assortment of sweets from this business I highly recommend it.”

B B

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The peri-peri dinner

★★★★★

“unique flavors and perfect spice combination that I have never tasted before.”

D15 PI

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Food & hospitality

★★★★★

“Tara-Peri Chicken is an absolute gem! Tara and her family offer superb customer service and top notch food.”

Victoria Artis

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A Pittsburgh table

★★★★★

“Tara’s amazing cuisine is probably the best I’ve had in Pittsburgh, which is astounding because there’s some tough competition!”

Caitlin Strong

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For every occasion

★★★★★

“What's more, her food is perfect for a fancy event or a lunch in your kitchen!”

A. A. Murphy

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A teacher appreciation luncheon

★★★★★

“Most importantly, the teachers and staff loved the food! I would highly recommend them.”

Karen Gibson

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The care behind the occasion

★★★★★

“Was scheduled for 1pm and was delivered exactly at 1pm. John , the delivery driver, was very pleasant and courteous!”

Dana

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Pastéis de Nata

★★★★★

“Absolutely PERFECT!!! Just like the incredible natas we had in Portugal!!
Only better, because they are here!!!”

Stephanie Pinault

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Tarts & Tartlets

★★★★★

“The pie was good but the tart was amazing. If you order a tart get a whole - you'll want leftovers.”

D Johnson

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Chicken, coleslaw & natas

★★★★★

“Spiced, herbed, sauced, tender and generous portions of spicy peri-peri chicken, fresh dilled coleslaw and a dozen natas, yum.”

Nilanjana Das

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Peach Cobbler

★★★★★

“I tried their Peach Cobbler for the first time and 365 days later I make sure I get some every single weekend.”

Dedrian Banks

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Pineapple cookies

★★★★★

“And I wish I had ordered 20 pineapple cookies instead of just two”

sherri suppa

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Cookies, cobbler & pie

★★★★★

“Excellent cookies, and when I've arrived early enough to snag cobbler or pie at their booth, it's been heaven.”

Adam Rutledge

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Something sweet

★★★★★

“Unbelievably good dessert!!!”

Dan Lipton

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The pastry collection

★★★★★

“Oh how I love the pastries here. I recommend trying them all”

Marquita McClain

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Peach Cobbler

★★★★★

“All i can say is the peeeeach cobbler is mouth watering! I can't wait to get another.”

M McClain

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The next celebration

★★★★★

“Loved the chicken, will be considering for my future event catering!”

Naga Naveen Vaddi

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