Hours & Location
31738 Rancho Viejo Rd,
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-218-0227
info@badtothebone-bbq.com
Sunday - Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mother's Day (2025)
Dine In: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Takeout: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Memorial Day (2025)
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Father's Day (2025)
Dine In: 11:00 AM -9:00 PM
Takeout: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
4th of July (2025)
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Menus
We encourage our guests to order on our web site to place an order. At certain times we may limit take-out to certain items on certain days. Generally, take-out will be limited to certain items and certain menus during extremely high volume periods. We sometimes know in advance that take-out will be special sporting event menu, seasonal menu or holiday menu only, such as Super Bowl Sunday, Memorial Day, Father's Day, 4th Of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
Generally, we don’t need much notice for a take-out order (30 minutes, but more often than not, 20 minutes) unless it’s unusually large order or it's a high volume period. There are times when take-out may take longer than 30 minutes, but this is rare and usually involves a special holiday or popular sporting event. On Friday and Saturday nights between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm the wait for take-out might be longer than 30 minutes so if you’re in a time crunch, you may want to give it some extra time.
Download PDFFamily Feasts
Side Dishes for Family Feasts (Choice of 3): Ranch Beans | Cole Slaw | Potato Salad | Garlic Bashed Potatoes | Upgrade to Mac N Cheese for an additional cost Feasts include: Southern Cornbread | Honey Butter | BBQ Sauce-
Family (4-6 People)
1 slab of St. Louis Ribs, 1 whole BBQ Chicken, 1 lb. Beef Brisket •$150
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Picnic (8-10 People)
2 slabs of St. Louis Ribs, 1 lb. Beef Brisket, 1lb. Pulled Pork, 1 whole BBQ Chicken •$235
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Backyard (14-16 People)
2 Slabs of St. Louis Ribs, 2 Lbs. Beef Brisket, 2 Whole BBQ Chickens •$325
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Crowd (20-25 People)
3 Slabs of St. Louis Ribs, 3 Lbs. of House Sausage, 3 Lbs. Beef Brisket, 3 Whole BBQ Chickens •$450
A La Carte Meats
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Whole BBQ Chicken
$22
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Pulled Pork (1 Lb.)
$24
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Pulled Smoked Chicken (1 LB.)
$22
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Beef Brisket (1 Lb.)
$35
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House Sausage (1 Lb.)
$23
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Tri-Tip (1 Lb.)
$35
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Baby Back Ribs (Slab)
$38
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St. Louis Ribs (Slab)
$38
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Beef Ribs (Slab) 7 Bones
Market Price / Available only on weekends until sold out
Side Dishes & Specialties
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Garlic Bashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad
Pint (4-6) • $10
Quart (6-8) • $18
Half Tray (15-20) • $38
Full Tray (35-40) • $68
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Ranch Beans
Pint (Serves 4-6) • $11
Quart (Serves 6-8) • $20
Half Tray (Serves 15-20) • $45
Full Tray (50-60) • $85
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Mac ’n Cheese
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $40.00
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $75.00
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Mac ’n Cheese W / Brisket
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $70.00
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $110.00
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Southern Cornbread
Half Tray (serves 10-12) • $25
Full Tray (serves 30-35) • $35
Desserts
All desserts require 48 hour notice-
Assorted Fruit Cobblers
Your Choice of Apple, Peach, Blackberry or Cherry
Whole (serves 10-14) • $48
Fresh Salads
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Garden Salad
Fresh Mixed Greens Topped With Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Cheddar Jack Cheese, House Made Croutons | Add on Choice of Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Brisket, or Tri Tip for an additional cost
Serves 20-25 • $59
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Cobb Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Chopped Tomato, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Avocado, Hard-Boiled Egg, House-Smoked Bacon, Served With Parmesan Louis Dressing, and Topped With Our Famous Onion Straws | Add on Choice of Pulled Pork, Brisket or Pulled Smoked Chicken for and additional cost
Serves 20-25 • $89
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Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Roasted Corn, Yellow Peppers, Black Beans, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Tossed With Cilantro-Pepita Dressing | Add on Choice of Blackened Chicken Bread, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Brisket, or Tri Tip for an additional cost
Serves 20-25 • $89
Pit Smoked Plates
With Cornbread and 2 CLASSIC SIDES Upgrade to PREMIUM SIDE for +1.00 per side-
Sliced Beef Brisket
1/2 Pound USDA Prime Brisket, Seasoned with our House Rub and Hickory-Smoked for 14-16 hours, sliced and topped with our Original BBQ Sauce • $25
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Fire-Roasted Tri-Tip
1/2 Pound Certified Angus Choice Beef Tri-Tip, lightly smoked and finished over a Mesquite Grill. Served Medium Rare and above • $25
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BBQ Half-Chicken
Pecan roasted and Basted With Our BBQ Sauce (Will Appear Pink Inside From the Smoking Process) • $24
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Carolina Pulled Pork
1/2 Pound of Fresh Pork Shoulder, Marinated With Our Dry Rub, Slow-Smoked 14-16 Hours, Hand-Pulled and Tossed in Our Carolina Sauce • $24
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Pulled Smoked Chicken
½ Pound Pecan Smoked Chicken topped with Original BBQ Sauce • $24
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BBQ Chicken Breast
Fresh, Juicy Chicken Breast Marinated, Mesquite Grilled and basted with our own Special BBQ Sauce and topped with Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Smoked Bacon and Green Onions • $25
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House Smoked Sausage
1/2 Pound House Smoked Beef and Pork Sausage, Griddled Onions & Peppers, topped with Original BBQ Sauce. • $24
Dinner Plates
With Cornbread and 2 CLASSIC SIDES Upgrade to PREMIUM SIDE for +$1.00 per side-
Meat Choices
Brisket, Tri-Tip, Pulled Smoked Chicken, House-Smoked Sausage, 1/4 BBQ Chicken, Carolina Pulled Pork
Baby Back Ribs (4) • $3 | St. Louis Ribs (4) • $3 | Chicken Breast • $3
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2-Meat Combo • $28
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3-Meat Combo • $32
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4-Meat Combo • $37
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Baby Back Combo
Half Rack of Baby Back Ribs & Choice of 1 other meat • $37
Rib Dinners
With Cornbread and 2 CLASSIC SIDES Upgrade to PREMIUM SIDE for +$1.00 per side-
Baby Back Pork Ribs
Half Rack (5-6 Ribs) • $29
Full Slab (11-12 Ribs) • $39
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St. Louis Ribs
Half Slab (5-6 Ribs) $29
Full Slab (11-12 Ribs) $39
Specialities
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Cowboy Ribeye Steak
14 Oz. USDA Choice, Steak, Heavily Marbled and topped with Worcestershire Chive Butter and Served with Choice of any 2 Sides • Mkt Price
Mesquite Grilled Burgers
Our 1/2 Pound, Fresh Ground Brisket Burgers are Chargrilled over a live Mesquite Fire and Served on a Fresh Brioche Roll with a Pickle Spear. Choose 1 CLASSIC SIDE or Upgrade to a PREMIUM SIDE for +$1 | Substitute Gluten Free Bun +$2.50-
Ranch
Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, 1000 Island Dressing, Pickle Spear • $18
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Smokehouse
BBQ Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, House-Smoked Bacon, Pickle Spear • $20
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Ultimate Bar-B-Que
BBQ Sauce, Caramelized Onions, Pepper-Jack Cheese, Onion Straws, Pickle Spear, Top with your Choice of Brisket, Pulled Pork, or Pulled Chicken • $23
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Garden Burger
Black Bean Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Dijonnaise • $19
Sandwiches
With 1 CLASSIC SIDE or +$1.00 for a PREMIUM SIDE-
Beef Brisket
Your Choice of Sliced or Chopped Brisket, Served on a Soft Brioche Bun • $19
With Grilled Onions & Cheddar Cheese • $1.50
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Fire-Roasted Tri-Tip
Thin-Sliced and Served on a French Roll, Topped With BBQ Sauce • $19
With Grilled Onions & Swiss Cheese • $1.50
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Carolina Pulled Pork
Hand-Shredded and Tossed With Our Vinegar-Based BBQ Sauce on a Soft Brioche Bun • $18
Topped with Coleslaw • $1.50
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BBQ Chicken Breast
Fresh, All Natural Chicken Breast, Marinated, Mesquite Grilled and Served on a French Roll With Lettuce, Tomato and Swiss Cheese • $18
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Pulled Smoked Chicken
Topped with Coleslaw, Original BBQ Sauce, and Served on a Soft Brioche Bun • $18
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Smoked Pastrami
House-Brined, Pecan Smoked Pastrami on Parmesan Toasted Sourdough, topped with Swiss Cheese, Coleslaw, Spicy Mustard-Aioli and Fried Pickles • $19
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Prime Rib Dip
Smoked Prime Rib topped with Griddled Onion, Smoked Gouda, Served with Au Jus on a Fresh-Baked French Roll • $23
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Smothered Sausage
House-Smoked Beef and Pork Sausage, topped with Griddled Onion & Peppers, Queso Cheese Sauce, Served on a Fresh-Baked French Roll • $19
Starters & Favorites
Make a meal with 1 CLASSIC SIDE +$3-
Mac ’n Cheese
Cheddar Crusted Topped and Baked Golden Brown • $14
With Pulled Pork or Pulled Smoked Chicken • $3
Chopped Beef Brisket • $4
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BBQ Baker
Our Stuffed Giant Potato with Butter, Sour Cream, Melted Cheddar-Jack Cheese, Green Onions, and Choice of Pulled Pork or Pulled Smoked Chicken • $16
Add Chopped Beef Brisket • $3
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Loaded Baked Potato
Butter, sour cream, cheddar jack cheese, green onion • $10
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Stuffed Potato Skins
Guacamole, Cheddar Jack Cheese with Choice of Pulled Pork or Pulled Smoked Chicken and Served with Sour Cream • $15
Substitute Chopped Beef Brisket • $3
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BTTB Wings
Tossed in choice of Original BBQ, Honey BBQ, Buffalo, or Mango Habanero
6 Pc. • $16
12 Pc. • $29
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Crispy Chicken Fingers
Breaded In-House with Choice of Mango Habanero, Buffalo, Honey BBQ or Original BBQ Sauce. Served with signature Fries • $17
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Street Tacos (3)
Choice of Smoked Carnitas, or Pulled Smoked Chicken With Cilantro & Onion, Mexican Slaw, Pico De Gallo, Cotija Cheese • $15
Substitute Chopped Beef Brisket or Tri Tip • $3
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BTTB Nachos
House-Made Tortilla Chips, Creamy Queso, Refried Black Beans, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Guajillo Creama, Tomatillo Salsa • $17
Substitute Brisket or Tri Tip • $3
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Onion Ring Tower
Breaded In-House and served with BBQ Ranch Dressing • $13
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Crispy Fried Pickles
Breaded In-House and served with BBQ Ranch Dressing • $12
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Handcut Tallow Fries
Crispy Handcut Fries cooked in Beef Tallow, Served with BBQ Ranch Dressing • $8
With Cheddar-Jack Cheese and Bacon • $3
With Garlic Parmesan • $2
Loaded with Brisket, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, BBQ Sauce, and Green Onion • $5
Salads
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Santa Fe Chicken Salad
Blackened Chicken Breast, Roasted Corn, Yellow Peppers, Black Beans, Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Tossed with Cilantro-Pepita Dressing • $19
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Tri Tip Salad
Sliced Tri-Tip, Mixed Greens, Red Onion, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Avocado and Onion Straws • $19
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Cobb Salad
Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Chopped Tomato, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Avocado, Hard-Boiled Egg, House-Smoked Bacon and Choice of Pulled Pork or Pulled Smoked Chicken, Tossed with Parmesan Louis Dressing, and Topped with Our Famous Onion Straws • $19
Sweet Things
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Fruit Cobbler
Peach or Blackberry Cobbler Topped with Whipped Cream • $11
Make it a La Mode • $3
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Chocolate Vanilla Bread Pudding
Artisan Brioche soaked in Rich, Creamy Custard, baked to Golden Perfection, Topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle • $12
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Vanilla Bean Ice Cream • $3
1 Scoop
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Toffee Butter Cake
Served warm, topped with Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle • $13
Kids Stuff
Includes Kid's Drink, Oreo Cookie, choice of 1 CLASSIC SIDE and one of the following entrees:-
Kids Stuff
Hamburger, Grilled Cheese, BBQ Chicken, Chicken Strips, Chopped Beef Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich, St. Louis Ribs, Mac N’ Cheese • $14
Sides
All our sides are made from scratch-
Classic Sides
Ranch Beans, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Hand Cut French Fries, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables • $4.50
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Premium Sides
Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Corn on the Cobb, Mac ’n Cheese, Collard Greens, Fried Okra, Side Salad, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Onion Rings • $5.50
Monday through Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. (Bar & Patio only)
Service Options
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Bad To The Bone BBQ
Offers an array of catering options, which can be customized to meet the needs of any event, including weddings, corporate events, private parties and even . Our options include delivery, full service or on-site grilling. We pride ourselves on quality and service and only serve USDA choice and prime meats along with organic free range chicken, scratch made side dishes and a lot more. All of our bbq is slow smoked in our j&r oyler smokers that are fueled by wood only and produce “real pit bbq” at its best. Call today to speak with our friendly staff to book your next event
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Pick Up
10 Person Minimum. Just let us know your desired pick up time and we will have your order, hot and ready to serve in aluminum containers with plates, cutlery, wet naps and serving utensils. 5% service fee applies to all catering orders.
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Delivery
25 person minimum with a $600.00 minimum purchase. Just let us know your location, and we’ll deliver your food 30-45 minutes prior to your event hot and ready to serve in aluminum containers. Delivery fees start at $50 and may increase depending upon mileage. 5% service fee applies to all catering orders.
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Full Service
75 person minimum. We bring everything, so you don’t have to lift a finger. Our friendly, professional uniformed team will set up your buffet and serve your guests buffet style for 1.5 hrs. Our full service catering includes buffet tables, high quality chaffing dishes and buffet linens. Our skilled pitmaster's will bring all the proper equipment to expertly carve to order our USDA prime beef brisket or tri tip for your guests at our carving station at no additional charge. 22% event production fee applies to all full service events.
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Grill on Site
75 person minimum. It’s like having your own, personal pitmaster! In addition to our full service catering we’ll send our professional uniformed pitmasters to grill on site and prepare your selected menu hot and fresh for your guests. Only certain items will be prepared or finished on site 22% production fee applies to all grlll on site events
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Please Note
Prices do not include tax. All events and services are subject to sales tax where applicable. Actual charges may vary, depending on the event. 22% event production fee applies to all full service and grill on-site events. Gratuity is not included in our production fee, therefore at customer’s discretion.3% Credit Card Fee applies where applicable.
Fresh Salads
Dressing Choices: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Caesar or BBQ Ranch Dressing-
Garden Salad
Fresh Mixed Greens Topped With Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion, Cheddar-Jack Cheese, House-Made Croutons
Regular (serves 10-15) • $30
Large (serves 30-35) • $59
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Cobb Salad
Mixed Greens, chopped tomato, cheddar-jack cheese, avocado, hard-boiled egg, house-smoked bacon served with parmesan Louis dressing, and topped with our famous onion straws
Regular (serves 10-15) • $38
Large (serves 30-35) • $89
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Santa Fe Salad
Mixed Greens, roasted corn, yellow peppers, black beans, pepper-jack cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, tossed with cilantro-pepita dressing
Regular (serves 10-15) • $38
Large (serves 30-35) • $89
Proteins For Salads
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Pulled Pork or Pulled Chicken
Sm.(10-15) • $29
Lg.(30-35) • $69
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Blackened Chicken Breast, Brisket or Tri Tip
Sm.(10-15) • $49
Lg.(30-35) • $149
Desserts
Pick up & Drop Off Only-
Assorted Fruit Cobblers
Your choice of apple, peach, or blackberry (serves 14-16) • $48
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Salted Caramel Bread Pudding
Toasted Pecans, chocolate chips baked until golden brown. Served with warm caramel sauce
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $38
Full Tray (serves 35-40 ) • $75
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Fresh Baked Cookies (2 Dozen Minimum)
Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Snickerdoodle, White Chocolate Chip or Macadamia Nut (Unless Otherwise Requested). Choose 2
Per dozen • $22
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Chocolate Chunk Brownies (2 Dozen Minimum)
Triple Chocolate Chunk With Walnuts, Sprinkled With Powdered Sugar
Per Dozen • $22
Beverages
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Beverages
Available only for full service and grill on site. Includes ice, Disposable Cups, Table & Linen
Beverage Station-Lemonade, Tea or Water (Choose 2) • $5.00
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Beverages
Available only for Pick up and Drop off catering
Bottled Water • $3
Canned Soda • $3
Fresh Lemonade-Strawberry or Classic 1/2 Gallon • $10
Fresh Lemonade-Strawberry or Classic-Full Gallon • $18
Sweet Tea-1/2 Gallon Serves 10-15 • $9
Sweet Tea-Full Gallon Serves 15-20 • $17
BBQ Catering Packages
25 person minimum for delivery. Full service and grill on site requires 75 guest minimum. Served with cornbread & honey butter, quality disposable plates, cutlery packets, wet naps, and serving utensils-
2 Entrées W/3 Classic Sides
Delivery • $23
Full Service • $32
Grill On Site • $35
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3 Entrées W/3 Classic Sides
Delivery • $26
Full Service • $34
Grill on Site • $38
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4 Entrées W/4 Classic Sides
Delivery • $28
Full Service • $36
Grill on Site • $40
Entrees
Sliced Brisket | Fire Roasted Tri-Tip | Chopped Beef Brisket | Pulled Smoked Chicken | Carolina Pulled Pork | House Smoked Sausage | BBQ Chicken Breast + $3 | Whole BBQ Chicken | Baby Back Ribs + $3 | Wood Fired Portabella +$3 | St. Louis Ribs + $3 | Smoked Salmon + $7Classic Sides
Ranch Style Beans | Garlic Bashed Potatoes | | Potato Salad | Cole Slaw | House Made Potato Chips | Seasonal VegetablesPremium Sides + $2/pp
| Mac ’n Cheese | Roasted Sweet Corn | Poblano Creamed Corn | Garden Salad | Caesar SaladBBQ Sandwich Buffet
Available only for pick up or delivery 10 person minimum For Pick Up / 25 person minimum for Delivery.-
BBQ Sandwich Pack #1
Served family style in aluminum pans. Your choice of 1 smoked meat: Carolina Pulled Pork, Pulled Smoked Chicken, Chopped Beef Brisket +2 or Fire Roasted Tri Tip +2or served with fresh baked brioche buns, pickle spears, BBQ sauce and choice of 2 classic sides. Includes plates, cutlery, wet naps and BBQ sauce.
Per Person • $19
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BBQ Sandwich Pack #2
Served family style in aluminum pans. Your choice of 2 smoked meats: Carolina Pulled Pork, Pulled Smoked Chicken, Chopped Beef Brisket +2 or Fire Roasted Tri Tip +2 served with fresh baked brioche buns, pickle spears, BBQ sauce and choice of 2 classic sides. Includes plates, cutlery, wet naps and BBQ sauce.
Per Person • $21
Bulk Sides
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Garlic Bashed Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Potato Salad
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $35
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $65
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Ranch Beans
Half Tray (Serves 15-20) • $40
Full Tray (Serves 50-60) • $75
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Sweet Corn (Seasonal – Minimum 15 • $4.50
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Mac ’n Cheese
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $40
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $75
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Mac ’n Cheese W/Brisket
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $75
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $125
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Pitmasters Chicken Chili
Half Tray (serves 15-20) • $65
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $125
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Southern Cornbread
Half Tray (serves 15-18) • $20
Full Tray (serves 35-40) • $45
Appetizer Trays
24 hour notice required-
Crispy Chicken Tenders
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Served With Buffalo, Honey Mustard or Original BBQ
(5-6 pieces per pound) • $18
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Chicken Wings
Original BBQ, Honey BBQ, Cajun or Buffalo
(6-7 pieces per pound) • $17