Catering cook: racks of spare ribs on the 500-gallon offset smoker

Catering

Full-service flavor. Zero-stress hosting.

Pickup, delivery, or delivery with buffet setup. Staffed service on select events. We cook to the event — not to a steam table schedule.

Lead time

21 days

Preferred, to guarantee the date. 28 days for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Minimum

$400

Built for gatherings, not snack trays.

Delivery

$75

Up to 20 miles, then $3/mile.

Get a quote

Tell us about the event.

Serving Amherst, Lorain, Elyria, Oberlin, Vermilion, Cleveland, and the rest of Lorain County, Cuyahoga County, Erie County. Quotes are valid 21 days. Read the booking & pricing policy before you lock a date.

  • Pitmaster Pickles come with every catering order — dill or hot garlic dill.
  • Texas-style brisket is served with sliced onions and jalapeños.
  • Buns are not included.
  • Buffet set available: pans, fuel, and serving utensils.
  • Whole primal cuts, holiday ham sides, and American Wagyu are available by request.
  • Serving estimates are based on side portions. Actual servings vary with how people eat.

$400 minimum. 21 days’ notice preferred to guarantee the date. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter: 28 days. A 50% deposit reserves the date.

How it works

  1. 01

    Quote

    Tell us the date, headcount, and how you want it served.

  2. 02

    Reserve

    A 50% deposit holds production time and the date.

  3. 03

    Lock

    Final guest count and menu 14 days out. Balance due then too.

  4. 04

    Serve

    Hot food, buffet gear, sauces, pickles. You enjoy the party.

Live fire
The pit, loaded for a catering cook
Spare ribs and pork butts smoking together for a catering cook
Chicken quarters covering the grate of the Primitive Pits offset for a catering cook

From the table

The only complaint was they didn’t order enough.

Smoked sausage and smoked turkey is on point. Catered a party of 35 guests and nearly every guest asked about the catering company.

Matt Koch · Google

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.

Drew Lacko · Google

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.

Topher Cogler · Facebook

Smokehouse BBQ Company is the real deal. From the succulent meats to the incredible sides, every bite is a winner. Seriously, go try it.

Janel Myers · Google

We ordered the smoked turkey breast for Christmas Eve. It was absolutely delicious, highly recommend.

Carla Park · Facebook

Great food and fantastic customer experience.