Restaurant guide

Grilling makes good use of smoke to produce unique flavor notes in meats and vegetables. Care to guess how long food historians think people have been using smoking as a food preparation method? Although there's some debate, most historians agree that the technique is at least 6,000 years old.

The term barbecue really encompasses a number of different cooking techniques that cook meat slowly over low heat. Some of these methods include smoking, roasting, braising, and technically even baking of meat.

Did you know that different geographical regions all have their own specific variations of barbecue sauce? The most popular sauces come from Kansas City, St. Louis, and Memphis.

How deeply imbedded is barbecue in the human race? How about more than 30,000 years! A roasting pit four feet across was uncovered in the Czech Republic, along with cooking utensils and the charred bones of a Wooly Mammoth.

Memphis-style barbecue sauce is traditionally made with tomatoes, vinegar, and a number of spices. It tends to run on the sweet side and be thinner and more tangy than other sauces.

Do you know where the modern-day brisket originated from? During the cattle drives of the late 1800s, cowboys were fed disposable cuts of meat that were tough and stringy. They quickly figured out that longer cooking times led to a tastier piece of meat.

The first use of the word “barbecue” in English comes from a 1706 pamphlet recounting an evening in Peckham, Jamaica. Traveler Edward Ward describes the outdoor roasting of three whole pigs basted in pepper and Maderia wine.

Did you know that Memphis-style, North Carolina-style, Kansas City-style, and Texas-style BBQ are the four most popular BBQ types in the United States?

In Colonial America, wealthy plantation owners such as George Washington held barbecues as a prominent social activity. Slaves were usually the cooks at these barbecues and incorporated this method of cooking into their own cuisine.

Some barbecuers add herb blends to their smoking wood to add flavor. Popular combinations include Italian herbs for pork and poultry, and Asian herbs which are also used for beef.

A complete barbecue dinner isn't just about the meat. Just about any barbecue catered meal will include traditional sides like coleslaw, baked beans, corn, and/or hush puppies. You can often add vegetables and salads to your meal, as well.

The first restaurant dedicated to barbecue opened in Lexington, North Carolina in 1919. Today, Lexington is widely considered the barbecue capital of the world for its contribution to history of grilling.

If you favor charcoal barbecue over gas grilling, you probably know when the charcoal briquette was first marketed in the U.S. No? Well, that would be in 1922. The grilling innovator was none other than E.G. Kingsford.

Have you ever heard the mantra of great barbecue? It's "low and slow." Those words describe the best way to cook tender fall-off-the-bone meat on the grill. Taking the extra time is what distinguishes great barbecue from good barbecue.

Using different types of wood to cook barbecue can alter the flavor of the meat. The process of smoking to preserve and flavor meat is a timeless practice. The Polynesians have been smoking their meet for thousands of years.

It can be tough to know how much food you need to feed a crowd, and it's easy to overbuy and waste money or underbuy and have guests go hungry. Professional caterers know just how much food to bring per person, so you don't have to worry about having too much or too little.

One of the most famous types of BBQ is Kansas City-style BBQ, which consists of pulled pork, pork ribs, burnt ends, and smoked sausage. BBQ sauces are typically tomato-based with sweet, spicy, and tangy flavor profiles.

President Lyndon Johnson, along with his chef during his time in office, created the idea of “barbecue diplomacy.” During his tenure, he had many diplomatic successes while cooking and enjoying some Texas style barbecue.

If your budget allows, we can handle all aspects your buffet, from delivery of the food fresh from the smoking pits, to setup and serving. Wait staff is available if needed, at reasonable rates.

No matter how hard you try, you will not satisfy everyone’s taste, but do not let that discourage you. Our staff will provide expert guidance as to what combinations have had the greatest success at the different events we have catered.

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