BBQ caterer in northern NJ?

[SusanGiff]

Are there any excellent pitmasters or bbq-ing caterers here in northern NJ (or willing to travel from nearby) who could handle a large (150+) party in September? It's a late afternoon party, so we wouldn't need massive amounts pp. Thanks.

[ejebud]

Check in with the guys from Front Street Smokehouse in Elizabeth. Phil is one of the owners. Award winning 'Que and the facilities to handle quantity.

[whitetrufflechick]

I know that Bourbon BBQ in Wyckoff does catering for large parties and I believe that Backwoods, formerly of Westwood and now in Washington Township (Bergen County) at The Dog House does catering as well.

Was just up at Bailey's Smokehouse in Orangeburg (not far from Bergen County) and saw catering mentioned on their menu as well.

WTC

Edited June 9, 2009 by whitetrufflechick (log)

[Soda]

Chef Jesse Rocks. We here in South Orange/Maplewood love him!

http://www.heartandsoulcateringinc.com/

-s.

Edited June 9, 2009 by Soda (log)

[rooftop1000]

I am rather partial to Barnstormer

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=58149

[Purple Pirate]

You might inquire about Jay Lippin, formerly of Backwoods Barbecue in Westwood, and now with Dog House Saloon and Grill in Washington Townhip. 201-722-1820

[savery24]

Backwoods BBQ is at The Dog House in Washington Township now. Their number is 201-666-4BBQ and Jay is still the chef. They do catering and I'm sure they could do a great job for 150 people.

They have a huge smoker/trailer that they'll bring right to your event, which is a lot of fun.

Edited June 18, 2009 by savery24 (log)

[bartl]

A great new barbecue place has opened up in Sloatsburg, NY on Route 17; it's called "Hog Heaven BBQ", and the owner used to do catering before he opened the roadside eatery. I put a more detailed review on yelp.com if you want to check it out.