Here are some of the most common menu items you find when ordering bbq catering. Not all bbq caterers have all these menu items, but most of them have something similar. Bbq catering is one of the most difficult type of catering as the main courses (the meats) take so long to smoke and cook.
Baby back ribs are another common menu choice for bbq catering. They are more expensive than pulled pork and beef brisket by volume, but are a nice touch.
Chicken can be prepared a number of ways. Pulled (shredded), whole chicken, half chicken, wings and pieces. Slow smoked, chicken is a great, inexpensive meat to serve at your bbq catered event.
Adding hot links to your bbq catered event is awesome. Mixing pulled pork, or beef brisket with a hotlink is so delicious. Through on some coleslaw and you have an AWESOME dish!
Beef tri-tip is another specialty meat that some bbq caterers offer. It is super delicious and probably the most flavorful bbq meat. Again, not all bbq caterers offer this good stuff.
A specialty meat which typically is marinated before it is grilled or smoked and are SOOOO good. We see a lot of beef short ribs ordered for house parties and anniversaries.
Baked beans is a standard bbq catering menu item. Some caterers make their own baked beans while others do not worry about making their own and just use store bought baked beans.
Potato Salad
Potato salad is a crowd pleaser. Nothing says bbq like potato salad. Most bbq caterers make their own potato salad, or buy store bought potato salad and add some ingredients to it to make it their own.
Mac and Cheese
If you can find a bbq caterer that slow smokes their mac and cheese, oh boy, look out. That stuff is like crack.
Mixed Vegetables
Mixed vegetables are a great choice for a veggie option. Also, your vegetarian friends will appreciate the gesture.
Broccoli Coleslaw
Broccoli Coleslaw has been becoming more and more popular. Great with beef brisket and ribs.