Texas · Carolina · Memphis — with an Ohio heart
Texas-style brisket, Duroc spare ribs, housemade sausage, and scratch sides — smoked on a 500-gallon offset in Amherst for weddings, holidays, and the parties people remember.
From
Amherst, Ohio
The pit
Primitive Pits 500-gallon offset
Catering from
$400 · 21-day notice
Duroc pork · Premium Black Angus · All-natural poultry · The farms we buy from
What we’re known for
Premium beef brisket, trimmed by hand, seasoned bold, and smoked low until the bark turns dark, the fat renders clean, and every slice bends without falling apart. Real-deal craft brisket — peppery crust, juicy center, and enough smoke to remind you it came off a proper pit.
Slow-smoked Duroc pork shoulder buried under a bold house rub until the outside turns dark, crusty, and loaded with bark. Pulled by hand, folded back together, and hit with our scratch-made Carolina vinegar finishing sauce — a bright, peppery kick that cuts straight through the richness. Juicy. Barky. Smoky. Tangy. The kind of pork that makes you stop talking for a minute and go back for another pile.
These aren’t soft little backyard ribs. Premium Duroc pork, a scratch Memphis-style dry rub, then smoked until the bark gets bold, the edges get sticky, and every bite pulls clean off the bone. Sweet heat, smoke, pepper, and pork doing exactly what they’re supposed to do. Built tough. Built right. Built for rib people.
Scratch-made banana pudding loaded with real bananas, classic Nilla wafers, and a buttery bananas Foster crumble made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of bourbon. Cold, creamy, and built like a proper BBQ dessert.
From the table
“Smoked sausage and smoked turkey is on point. Catered a party of 35 guests and nearly every guest asked about the catering company.”
“If you want the best BBQ in the area, this is the place. I’ve gotten the smoked turkey for the holidays the last couple of years and it’s always perfect. The brisket and ribs are world-class, but what really sets them apart are the details. Their homemade pickles are incredible.”
“Great food. One of my idols when it comes to smoking meat. My wife’s only complaint when we ordered from you was that we didn’t order enough.”
“Smokehouse BBQ Company is the real deal. From the succulent meats to the incredible sides, every bite is a winner. Seriously, go try it.”
“We ordered the smoked turkey breast for Christmas Eve. It was absolutely delicious, highly recommend.”
“Great food and fantastic customer experience.”
The pit
Not a cabinet. Not a pellet grill. Our Primitive Pits offset is how Texas-style barbecue gets cooked in Amherst — a stick-burning firebox, long cooks, and enough grate for a wedding or a backyard that got out of hand.
Catering & events
From family gatherings to weddings and corporate lunches, we bring handcrafted, slow-smoked flavor to the table — pickup, delivery, or buffet setup. 21 days’ notice preferred to guarantee the date. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter: 28 days.
Weddings
The meal guests actually talk about.
Graduations
The pit holds 57 slabs. We can handle the party.
Corporate
Hot, on time, no hotel-pan energy.
Private parties
Backyards, barns, and reunion tables.
Our story
Smokehouse BBQ Company started with a simple idea — bringing authentic, scratch-made barbecue to Northern Ohio. We blend Texas-style technique with local ingredients. No shortcuts. No mass production. Just real barbecue made with patience and pride.
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