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Monday 9am - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday 9am - 6pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 10am - 6pm

Upohar

Name: Upohar
Address: Grandview Plaza, 800 New Holland Avenue REAR, Lancaster, PA, 17602, US
Telephone: +17174751914
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.6

Upohar is a Lancaster-based caterer, offering unique multicultural menus and customizable service packages. We are proud to be a minority woman-owned business!

11/23/2024

Meet Alicia Miller, chef and owner of The Pulse Cafe (thepulsecafe.net). She specializes in Trinidadian food and has an extensive repertoire.

Pictured here are components for the famous Trini Doubles: Bara (fried flatbread), Alu-Chana (chickpeas), Cucumber relish and tamarind chutney. You make a sandwich with 2 baras, filled with chickpeas, relish and chutney. Like a street taco, it’s flavorful, messy and oh so delicious 😋

Also shown here are some dinner menu items: Trini chicken curry, Pumpkin Talkari with roasted garlic, Jasmine Rice and Trini Paratha. Add cucumber salsa or Trini salad (not shown) to complete your plate.

If you’re looking for a regional dessert, Alicia’s rum cake, moist and boozy, would be a perfect fit 😊

Contact us if you want to serve delicious food from Trinidad (or other Caribbean islands) at your next event -- we'll bring in the expert!

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11/18/2024

Thank-you notes from our happy clients affirm the value we provide, and make us happy too!

😊 Unique personalized menus your guests will rave about
😊 Prompt customized services to meet your specific needs
😊 Attentive staff for a stress-free experience

What can we do for you?

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11/11/2024

We were delighted for the opportunity to cater this event featuring authentic Ethiopian food:
- Assorted sambusa (savory turnovers filled with either beef or lentils)
- Minchet Abish (ground beef stew)
- Yekik Alicha (yellow split pea stew)
- Injera (Ethiopian fermented crepe-like flatbread)

Kudos to the chefs at Awash for working with us for this event! For more delicious Ethiopian food, visit their restaurant at https://www.yelp.com/biz/awash-ethiopian-cuisine-lancaster-2

Other menu items included:
- Hummus & Crudités Display
- Fresh Fruit Display
- Hot Coffee Station

Browse our website for other multicultural menus. Or, let us design a personalized menu for your event.

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10/15/2024

Whether it is a tart Iraqi lemonade with orange blossom water and mint, or the North Indian cilantro-mint chutney embellishing your savory samosa, fresh mint adds a brightness to the flavor.

The traditional dishes we feature in the multicultural menus we curate use a wide variety of fresh herbs and aromatic spices to create a sensory food experience.

Say hello to flavor! Let us to cater your special event.

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10/13/2024

Ready to plan your year-end party?

Our partners at Rental World and Premier Linen Company have all kinds of linen, china and other rental items. We work with them to create the unique atmosphere you want for your party.

Let them know your company colors and the vibe you want, and they'll work their magic for you!

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10/09/2024

Planning a wedding? Congratulations!

We offer flexible and modular catering packages to accommodate a wide range of party styles and budgets.

Choose only the components you need to build your customized package:
- appetizers for cocktail hour
- dinner (includes personalized menu development)
- deserts (or cake and cake-cutting service)
- beverages
- bartending
- event coordination (to manage all the details)
- photography (to capture all your special moments)

For details, see https://upoharethniccuisines.com/catering-packages/

Let's talk soon!

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09/20/2024

We are always on a hunt for good food! Here's a plate of Surinami food in Utrecht, Netherlands.

The backstory of each dish, and how food and flavors travel from one part of the world to another, inspires our menu design.

We love curating multicultural menus for our clients. Let us curate a menu to reflect your heritage!

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09/15/2024

Unique menus, delicious food, impeccable service.

Whether you’re planning a fundraising gala, corporate event, or a wedding, let us delight you and your guests!

Contact us for a free consultation.

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Photo credit Emerald Stone LLC

09/14/2024

We were delighted to hear from many people that they enjoyed the food we served at this event. Kudos to our partner chefs at babylonkebabgrill, Taj Mahal Indian, Wu's Garden!

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09/12/2024

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Here are some memorable Peruvian dishes:
- Peruvian Lomo Saltado
- Aji de Gallina
- Seco de Carne
- Peruvian Ceviche
- Papa a la Huancaína
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Just a few days ago, we served some of these authentic dishes at a wedding reception for a Peruvian-PA Dutch couple!
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06/07/2024

Here's what our consistent 5-star reviews mean for you:

⭐️ You will have an attentive group of people who will take the time to understand what you need, and take good care of you. That includes designing a menu that works for you and your family, identifying gaps in services and addressing them, and connecting you with other wedding vendors if you need them.

⭐️ You'll get a flexible and responsive team who will deliver impeccable service on your event day no matter what else might be going on.

⭐️ You and your guests will enjoy a delicious, unique and memorable food experience that people will be raving about for years to come!

Let’s schedule a brief call to get started! We'd love to find out what you have in mind and explore how we can make it happen.

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Photo by Emerald Stone LLC

06/05/2024

Sweet plantains stuffed with savory roast pork, and topped pickled red onion. Such a pretty appetizer, don't you think?

We have an extensive selection of appetizers from all over the world!

- Assorted empanadas from the Caribbean
- Hummus, baba ganouj and dolma from West Asia (Middle East)
- Samosa, pakora and chana chaat from South Asia
- Dumplings (pan-fried or steamed, vegan or pork filled) from East Asia
- Assorted mini skewers from all over the world: Greek Souvlaki, Thai Chicken Satay, Beef Teriyaki, and more!

Whether you want to serve a few during cocktail hour, or want to have an appetizer reception instead of dinner party, we have you covered 🙌🏽

Browse some of our popular menus at:
https://upoharethniccuisines.com/catering-menus/

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06/03/2024

Ruth and Jenny wanted an eclectic and adventurous global menu, that reflected their heritage and tastes.

We worked with the couple to curate the following menu:

Appetizers:
- Chinese pork steamed baozi buns
- Greek Beefteki
- North Indian Chicken Tikka
- Japanese Gyoza

Dinner:
- Puerto Rican Pollo Asado
- Taiwanese Sticky Rice
- Chinese Stir-fried Vegetables
- Thai Sweet Chili Tofu
- Thai Mango Salad

Dessert:
- Assorted cupcakes
- Assorted French pastries
- Assorted vegan puddings

As part of our menu development process, we made sure that there was a range of colors and textures for a sensory experience. We also took care of accommodating any dietary needs, and made sure all their selected menu items were appropriate for buffet service.

Let us curate a menu to fit your tastes -- contact us!

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05/29/2024

Attention event organizers: Do you want to brighten up the standard chicken & salad corporate lunch menu for your next event?

Here are some flavorful variations:

- Grilled chicken skewers, served with Greek salad with olives and feta cheese, and house-made flatbread

- Yogurt-marinated boneless sliced chicken,, served with Rice pilaf and Green bean salad

Need to offer for vegan options? Extend either menu above by adding one of the following entrées to it:

- Falafel (seasoned chickpea croquettes) with tahini sauce

- Ful Mudammas (fava beans stewed with garlic and lemon)

Contact us for more inspiration. We offer free menu consultation!

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05/27/2024

Planning your company picnic? Let us bring our food truck to you!

Upohar’s food truck catering package is popular for several reasons: it is self-sufficient, it’s a good option for outdoor events; and it provides an affordable way to offer diverse menus to guests!

You can choose 3 different meals from 3 different parts of the world to offer guests, and accommodate a wide range of dietary needs and food preferences.

For example, here’s a menu we served at a company picnic last summer:

- Egyptian Koshary (pasta, rice and lentils, served with an aromatic tomato sauce, topped with caramelized onion and chickpeas; vegan)

- Singapore-style Mai Fen (spicy rice noodles with pork, chicken, shrimp and mixed vegetables; gluten-free)

- Cuban Mojo Chicken (citrus-marinated roast chicken served with with coconut rice and mango salsa; gluten-free)

See link in bio for details about our food truck catering package and service area.

Hope to serve you soon!

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Photos by: Katherine Zell Photography

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05/13/2024

Meet Chef Donovan Garcia, owner of the Everybody Eats Experience (Everybody Eats). He specializes in upscale Soul Food and has an extensive repertoire.

Pictured here is his Backyard BBQ Chicken which has deep cultural roots. Chef Don's enhancements convert it into a delicacy. He pairs it with crisp green beans and rich buttery candied sweet potatoes for a delicious food experience.

Chef Don describes himself as an "experienced, accomplished, and accommodating entrepreneur." We met him through ASSETS (.pa) and quickly decided to schedule a time to taste his food and explore a partnership.

Contact us if you want to serve elegant Soul Food at your next event -- we'll bring in this expert!

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Photos by Emerald Stone LLC
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05/08/2024

Looking for decor inspiration? Our partners at Special Occasions Collection have a stunning selection of table linen and napkins, to create the vibe you want!

If you want to add table linen to your catering package, Upohar can coordinate the linen rentals for you.

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Dreary days like today have us dreaming of spring blooms and colorful tables!! 🌷🌸🪻

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Address

Grandview Plaza, 800 New Holland Avenue REAR
Lancaster, PA
17602

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm

Telephone

+17174751914

Website

https://upoharethniccuisines.com/

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Behind the scenes at Upohar: an intense photo shoot at Evermore Events Lancaster with Emerald Stone LLC. Watch the very talented Erica Lewis of Emerald Stone photography capture the all the details. We loved all the natural light and wood at the venue. It was an epic collaboration with our chefs, the venue and of course the photographer. We intend to use Erica's beautiful photography to promote our partner chefs and their amazing food. Bonus: you get to see Erica's artistry in each shot. Can’t wait to share these photos with everyone! Upohar 🌏🌍🌎 UpoharEthnicCuisines.com

Comprehensive photo shoot

It was an epic collaboration to feature our partner chefs and their amazing food. Watch the talented Erica Lewis of Emerald Stone photography capture the all the details. Venue: Evermore Events, Lancaster (we loved all the natural light and wood). Can’t wait to share these photos with everyone!

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Our Story

Upohar, meaning “gift” in Bengali, was established in 2011 as a social impact catering business in Lancaster, Pa., with a mission to offer the gift of distinctive global cuisine to customers, and the gift of employment opportunity to newly arrived refugees in the city.

Today, Upohar LLC is a certified B Corporation, where customers can affordably dine on global cuisine, celebrate the culture of our staff, and contribute to the lives of people who might otherwise fall through the cracks of our system.

We employ, train, and pay living wages to people experiencing significant barriers to workforce entry (such as newly resettled refugees or people experiencing homelessness), and put them on a path to economic self-sufficiency. We partner with local agencies to provide human services to our employees, to help them be stable and secure in their personal lives.

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