Award-Winning BBQ Catering • Ukiah, CA
Texas Style BBQ Catering
Texas Style
BBQ Catering
With a Kick
Winner of Best BBQ Caterer in Lake & Mendocino County two years running.
Live fire, oak smoke, and a menu built for your crowd. Now booking 2026 & 2027 events.
◆ Winner ◆
Best BBQ Caterer
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2100 LBS
Of Pork
Cooked This Year
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1350 LBS
Of Chicken
Cooked This Year
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2550 LBS
Of Beef
Cooked This Year
Eat like you’re family!
Our Services
One crew, one fire, zero stress. From first call to last plate, we handle the food so you can actually enjoy your own event.
Wedding Catering
Your day, your menu. We custom-tailor the spread, show up early, and keep plates full — so you never think about the food once.
Event Catering
Birthdays, graduations, reunions — if there’s a crowd, we’ll feed it. Tell us the date and we’ll bring the fire.
Fundraiser Catering
Put smoke to work for your cause. We partner with local organizations to turn plates into proceeds.
Business Catering
A fully catered lunch or dinner, delivered or staffed. The fastest way to become the office hero.
Booking Made Simple
How It Works
Tell Us About Your Event
Date, location, and guest count — we cater gatherings of 25 or more.
Build Your Menu
Pick your meats, sides, and extras — from charcuterie boards to the Live Fire Package.
We Bring the Fire
We show up, smoke, serve, and send your crowd home full.
◆ The Signature Experience ◆
Live Fire Package
It’s not just about feeding folks — it’s about creating an experience. The smell of oak burning, meat sizzling, and live fire roaring in the background sets the tone for something unforgettable.
Your guests get to sample bites from around the pit — on and off the menu — and they’ll get FaceTime with either Pitmaster Drew or Pitmaster Ben, who are always ready to talk smoke, technique, and good eats.
From the Pit
Oak-smoked tritip • Brisket • Smoked ribs • Pulled pork • Smoked chicken • Sliders
Sides & Extras
Signature Dirty Fries • Mac & cheese • Coleslaw • Green salad • Meatless sliders
Sweets & More
Dessert bar • Charcuterie boards • Grazing tables • Drinks & refreshments
Customer Reviews
Don’t Take Our Word For It
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Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
The food is 10/10, but the service is even better.
— Catering Client
Our Fearless Leader
Meet Big Earl
“Eat like you’re family!”
With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest Backyards, Big Earl is excited to present our vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will make sure you have a fantastic experience with us.
We are dedicated to the success of every event, as passion, purpose, and pride are the driving forces behind our team.
Big Earl in the Wild!
I Spy Our Gallery
Big Earl loves to take pictures with our happy customers. Be sure to grab a pic with him!
BBQ Catering In Northern California
Book Your Event
Questions, dietary needs, big ideas — drop us a line. Dates go fast, especially Saturdays.
Booking Form
◆ Let’s Get Cooking ◆
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Texas style BBQ with a kick, cooked over live fire and served with a smile — anywhere in Northern California.
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Proudly serving Ukiah, Redwood Valley, Hopland, Willits, Lakeport, Clearlake & all of Lake & Mendocino County