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Love our BBQ? Share it with your loved ones! Our team travels throughout the South Bay Area down through Carmel Valley, serving our smoked BBQ for you and your guests to enjoy. Each event is different, and we’re here to help you pick the right options that best fit the occasion.

Catering Team: 831-708-7427

Share Our BBQ

When you cater your meal with us, you can expect our award-winning BBQ fresh off our smokers, sliced and ready to serve to your guests. All catering comes with heavy disposable plates and cutlery, serving tongs and spoons for all items, and our delicious BBQ sauces.

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    Staffed Buffet

    Our rustic buffet setup is perfect for weddings, showers, corporate events, and any other good ol’ get-together.

  • Delivery

    We offer delivery throughout the South Bay Area down through Carmel Valley for $40

  • In Store Pick-Up

    We make picking up your order easy! Our pitmaster will have your meats freshly cut and packaged, ready to go upon your arrival.

Memorable Moments, Mouthwatering BBQ

Every year, we travel to dozens of local spots in Aptos, Santa Cruz, Watsonville and nearby areas, sharing our BBQ with thousands of individuals for all sorts of gatherings and celebrations.  Elevate your meal with our staffed buffet option, where our dedicated team is on-site to ensure your guests have a great time and savor a meals that’s truly unforgettable.

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Collaboration

Whatever the occasion, we want to make sure your meal is unforgettable.   We’re here to assist you in creating the perfect menu for your friends and family to enjoy.

Staffing

We provide professional, in-house staff to help set up and take care of your guests throughout the meal with our staffed buffet option.

Serving

Our staffed buffet includes our rustic buffet setup and everything needed for our team to serve up our Real Smoked BBQ.

Above & Beyond

Contact us to schedule a complimentary tasting, and learn how we can make your meal even more special.

Plan your next meal with us

Let us help you plan the food for your special occasion. Please fill out the form below and provide your catering needs, we will be in touch soon!

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Catering reviews

Delicious appetizers, dishes and drinks!! Aptos BBQ catered my wedding and did a phenomenal job! They were very kind and professional. Definitely would recommend hiring them as your cater!

Annmarie B.

Aptos St BBQ catered a company event for 50+ guests and made it such an ease. From prompt customer service in helping us choose a catering package... a 5 star review at the construction site!

Gina H.

I was having a party for 25 and decided to try Aptos Catering...The food arrived on time and was delicious. My guests loved it, and I couldn't be more pleased with everything I ordered.

Risa L.

Aptos BBQ catered my Sons wedding. I ordered chicken, tri-tip, brisket, and pulled pork for 100 people....the food was great! It was defiantly a hit.

David S

They catered our wedding and people have not stopped talking about how good the food was! Can't wait to come back and chow down on some QUALITY BBQ!

Vanessa K.

Catering Awards & Best Of’s

award from wedding wire for 2020

Couples's Choice Awards 2020- Wedding Wire

best of santa cruz county award

Best BBQ - Good Times

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"Top 50 BBQ Joints in the US" - Business Insider

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much notice do you need?

    We ask for a 48 hour notice for caterings, but we can generally put together a great BBQ spread in under 24 hours. Dates for our staffed buffet option are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis – so inquire early!

  • How is the food packaged?

    For our in-store pick-up and delivery options all items will be packaged in aluminum pans that will fit in any standard sized chafer if you wish to use/provide these. Our salads are packaged in large 160oz black bowls. All meats will be hot, sliced and ready to serve your guests.

  • Do you require a deposit or payment in advance?

    While we will secure your order with a credit card, we do not collect a deposit or process a payment until the day of, allowing you to make any changes to your order as needed as the date approaches.

  • What sized events are you able to handle?

    We’ve catered events of all sizes for numerous occasions, from small family get-togethers to gatherings of over 1,500 guests.

  • What items are gluten-free on your menu?

    All of our meats, rubs, sauces, and sides (minus our breads and mac and cheese) are gluten-free.

  • What menu items are vegetarian friendly?

    Our vegan Italian sausage is a great protein for vegetarian guests, and our hearty Berry Bleu Salad is a favorite for all. Our potato salad, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and locally baked breads are also great vegetarian additions to our menu.