It all began on a used six-burner stove. 

In 1973, Steven Poses opened Frög, a little storefront restaurant at 16th and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia. In 1998, Philadelphia Magazine named Frög Philadelphia’s “Best Restaurant” of the past 25 years. The Commissary restaurant followed a few years later and stands as a landmark in Philadelphia's culinary history. Born of the two, Frog Commissary Catering represents a Philadelphia tradition of innovation and excellence.

The Frog Commissary Cookbook, initially published in 1985, is the best selling cookbook in the history of the region.  Steven is currently working on a second cookbook, titled Things I've learned by Steve Poses: A Caterer’s Guide to Cooking and Home Entertainment.

Today, more than twelve thousand events later, Frog Commissary Catering relies every day on the same values that drove both Frög and The Commissary. Our goal is to imagine, plan and execute delicious and visually stunning events. We are proud of our long history as the exclusive caterer at The Franklin Institute. We are also very excited about our relationship with the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, Pa. A great team carries forward the Frog Commissary tradition and continues to set standards in Philadelphia's hospitality industry.