On-Site Caterer
$3,000 starting price
Proudly Serving Hampton Roads
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Alpha Pitt Smokers are a specialty wedding caterer, based in Yorktown, VA. This team provides event spreads with a family-style touch, owing to a gentle smoking process and detailed approach to your personalized menu. You can look forward to a mouth-watering meal to share with your loved ones on your big day.
More than just a catering business, Alpha Pitt Smokers is dedicated to helping couples shoulder the stress of planning their big day. They can assist with even the most particular catering details that go into, wedding recitals, wedding planning, bartending services, third party rentals coordinating, budget analysis and timelines. They are available to couples during the process and the day of the wedding to ensure everything goes according to plan and, more importantly, to ensure everything is delicious.
Alpha Pitt Smokers’ take on American cuisine guarantees simple yet sumptuous dishes for your big day. All of their recipes can be altered to adhere to any dietary restrictions you may have, making their delicious fare accessible to all. They provide all delivery, set up, and breakdown necessary to ensure that your dining experience is a blissful addition to your wedding day.
Veteran-owned Business
+12 years in business
Speaks English
20 team members
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Italian
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Dietary Options
Gluten Free
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
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Chef Stations
Menu Tastings
Passed Appetizers
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5.0
out of 5.029 reviews
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Alpha Pitt Smokers received glowing reviews for their catering services at weddings. Reviewers praised their exceptional service, delicious food, and professionalism. Guests were impressed with the attentive staff, tasty dishes like herb-crusted pork with mushroom sauce, and signature cocktails like the Kentucky Mule made with homemade simple syrup. The catering team went above and beyond to ensure a seamless experience, including prompt responses, thorough clean-up, and a personalized touch that left a lasting impression, making them highly recommended for future events.Review photos
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Jenifer W
5.0
1/13/2025
We used Alpha Pitt Smokers to cater our daughter’s wedding in Yorktown. First of all, Jason was extremely easy to work with. He was so accommodating and stayed in constant communication with me. The food was fantastic, and the servers were amazing! They took care of my daughter and her new husband as well as all of our guests. Their professionalism was top notch. I would highly recommend using Alpha Pitt for catering. Reasonably priced, excellent service and delicious food!!!
Alison P
5.0
1/22/2024
Working with Jason at Alpha Pitt was such a pleasure! The entire experience, from the responsiveness via email, to the tasting, to the actual wedding day, was top tier. I can't say how pleased and impressed I was with the service, food, and cleanliness on the daya of the wedding. We had our wedding in our backyard and we would have never known catering had been there after the fact! During the reception, they checked on my groom and I multiple times and were always so courteous. Afterwards I heard nothing but glowing reviews for service from the guests.
The food was phenomenal! Our wedding took place an hour+ from their home base and the food was still hot and fresh when they arrived. I can't recommend the veggies, mashed potatoes, and herb crusted pork with mushroom sauce enough! We had a signature cocktail (Kentucky mule) and they used their homemade simple syrup. Would recommend giving that a try because it was so tasty.
We had quite a bit of leftovers as well which made the value for the money so incredibly good. I cannot recommend alpha pitt smokers enough! If I have any catering needs in the future I will surely turn to them first!
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Kyle & Kaylee P
5.0
10/07/2023
Our wedding guest LOVED the food! It was amazing! We loved the food! Everything was done thoroughly and in a timely manner! They helped with clean up and with catering to both do us! The food was a 10/10!!! We HIGHLY recommend them for your wedding/events!! They were beautiful and I love the staff that helped out for our day! It felt so personal and heartwarming! We will definitely work with them in the future! APS, WE THANK YOU so so much for everything!
Elizabeth W
5.0
5/23/2023
We booked Alpha Pitt for a family wedding and they were just fantastic! Everyone raved about the food, and even though many had seconds, we still had leftovers to fight over, lol. The staff were so kind, professional, and flexible--they went above and beyond to help make sure everything went off without the slightest hitch. I'd book them again in a heartbeat both for food and drinks. Amazing, amazing work. Thank you all!!
Vendor response 05/23/2023
Hi Elizabeth,
Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure working with you and...
an honor to be a part of the big day. The staff had a wonderful time at hand many great things to say about the reception. Thank you again and if there's anything we can be of service for in the future don't hesitate to contact Alpha Pitt Smokers !
Best,
Jason Martocci
Anthony G
5.0
12/27/2022
We booked Alpha Pit for our wedding and it was the best decision we could’ve made! The food was absolutely amazing and all our guests were raving about it! Not to mention, they have a bartending package which was perfect! We couldn’t have asked for a better crew to provide the best food and service we could ask for. If you’re looking for some top of the line 5 star barbeque and amazing service, this is the place to choose!
Lisa L
4.0
12/19/2022
Alpha Pitt catered our wedding and the food is absolutely out of this world. We were blown away when we went for our tasting and it was exactly the same at our wedding. We received nothing but rave reviews from all of our guests about how much they loved the food and I'm pretty sure almost everyone went back for seconds. The catering staff was very kind and polite and checked on us throughout the whole night.
The only issues I had with the company were with some communication things. Jason was great about explaining things when we went for our tasting, which was very far out from the actual wedding day. As it got closer we were in contact again confirming things and the guest count. however he waited until the night before the wedding, while I was at my rehearsal dinner, to get in contact with my wedding planner to make sure I understood some things about the bar, even though we had been in contact multiple times throughout the month prior, which added a ton of extra stress the night before the wedding. We also explained to the catering staff that our cake was 3 tiers and that they were all different flavors and should have servings cut from all 3 tiers, however only the top tier of the cake was cut and served.
Georgina S
5.0
8/28/2021
We used this service for our engagement party at our home and the food was amazing! The quantity was more than enough. The quality of all the food taste amazing and seasoned excellent! Thank you for helping us create a lasting memory!
Haley N
5.0
8/02/2021
Alpha Pitt Smokers did an amazing job at our wedding! We all thought the food was fantastic and their servers were very sweet and quick to notice anyone that may have needed something. Jason did an excellent job of responding to all of our last minute questions. I would definitely recommend Alpha Pitt to future brides!
Vendor response 08/03/2021
Thank you Haley & Tyler!Congratulations Again! It was an absolute pleasure to work with yo...
u. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed themselves, I know my crew was having a blast at your wedding. Thank you again for you everything. If there's anything we can do to be of service in the future don't hesitate to contact Alpha Pitt Smokers !
Adriana O
5.0
4/04/2021
The food was absolutely delicious! Many of our wedding guests commented on the food, and the price was definitely reasonable especially considering the quality of the food. Alpha Pitt Smoker's staff was also incredibly helpful and accommodating.
Amanda G
5.0
10/16/2019
Could not have been more pleased with the food it was fantastic and delicous for our wedding!! All the guests loved it, we had about 85 people.
Jalisa T
5.0
10/04/2019
The food at our wedding reception was AMAZING! Everyone loved it. Alpha Pitt was so professional and responsive. Chef CJ even came and found us and congratulated us. Highly recommend!
Jeanne C
5.0
7/05/2019
Great food, great service! Highly
Recommend!
Kristy D
5.0
5/26/2019
I used Alpha Pitt Smokers for my wedding and everyone is still talking about how great the food was. When my husband and I went for a taste test we were both blown away by how amazing the food was. The price was very reasonable for the outstanding service and food we received at the wedding. The servers made sure the buffet was well stocked, made sure my husband and I had enough food, and even cleaned the plates off the tables. On top of that, I was able to get a fast serving bartender who knew how to make a variety of drinks, remembered people’s orders, and even made sure no one got too drunk! Overall great bang for your buck here.
Leroy B
5.0
1/06/2019
We used Alpha Pitt Smokers for our wedding and rehearsal dinner this summer. Jason and his crew provided amazing meals at both occasions (cooked onsite for the wedding) and we would not hesitate to use them again. They are extremely fair priced and have such one of a kind flavors. Choose Alpha Pitt Smokers.
Whitney W
5.0
12/19/2018
We used Alpha Pitt Smokers for our wedding this fall. From our very first tasting through the wedding day, Jason and Amanda were great to work with and extremely helpful. The food was absolutely delicious. We would use Alpha Pitt Smokers again!
Amanda G
5.0
9/30/2018
We had a destination wedding and found Alpha Pitt online. We got a lot of compliments on the food (specifically the jalapeño poppers were a hit). Amanda Cowan was my wedding planned through Alpha Pitt. I cannot say enough about her. A month before we communicated on FaceTime and on the day I literally left her a pile of decorations and she put it all together. She was organized but so easy going and gave us the flexibility we wanted to our wedding day.
Emily S
5.0
5/08/2018
We enjoyed having Alpha Pit Smokers cater our wedding - the food was amazing, the service was incredible, and everyone was happy! What more could you want? They were flexible and responsive throughout the planning period and offered a great choice of food options. All of it was delicious!
Lindsay B
5.0
6/14/2017
Jason was amazing to work with! He always replied to emails within the hour I sent them and always seemed so excited to help me. My guests raved about the food and I had so many people say it was the best wedding food they had ever had! HIGHLY recommend Alpha Pitt Smokers. They also do an awesome job of making everything smell AMAZING as your guests are arriving :)
Megan S
5.0
5/28/2017
Alpha Pitt Smokers was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Jason and his team were so accommodating and even added another side item for me 3 weeks before the wedding. We had brisket and pulled pork BBQ with all the fixings and all of our guests told us how much they enjoyed the food! Multiple people asked who catered the reception and some people even told us that it was the best wedding food they have had. We highly recommend Jason and his team! We also hired Amanda, Alpha's Wedding Planner, as our day-of-coordinator and I am so happy we did! My biggest worry was something not going right or not having enough time for set-up and Amanda and her assistant made sure I had nothing to worry about! They set up everything just as I imagined and the ceremony/reception went flawlessly. They took care of everything from setup to cleanup and I am so glad we hired her! It was so convenient to have the planner and caterer from the same company as they were able to coordinate everything to run smoothly! We would hire the entire Alpha Pitt Smokers team again in a heartbeat!
Audrey M
5.0
4/10/2017
If you are thinking about using Alpha Pitt Smokers to cater your event, do it. They catered my wedding on April 1st and everybody raved about the food. Not only was the food delicious, but Jason and his crew were so easy to work with and they did everything in their power to make sure our wedding was absolutely perfect. I would highly recommend working with them.
Amanda L
5.0
7/25/2016
We hired Alpha Pitt Smokers to cater our outdoor wedding, and we were nothing but impressed with the delicious food and the amazing, worry-free service from Jason and his staff. I highly recommend Alpha Pitt Smokers for any event! If you are looking for great food and a great time, this is the company for you!
Alison S
5.0
6/12/2016
Jason came out and rocked our wedding with some of the best food my wife and I have ever had! He came out to our venue to begin the smoking process SEVEN HOURS before the reception, so to say the food was melt in your mouth is spot on. Every single guest mentioned how much they loved the meal. They even stayed behind and helped with cleanup, which we appreciated on our hectic day. We will definitely be recommending to all our friends!
Gina D
5.0
4/22/2016
If you are looking for food for a special event, you can't go wrong with Alpha Pitt Smokers. Jason is the owner & Pitt boss. He loves what he does & is great at it! He catered my daughters wedding on 4-16-16. Our menu was barbeque chicken, pork loin, garlic mashed potatoes, Mediterranean pasta salad, garden salad & rolls. His food is fresh & delicious; the garlic mashed potatoes are awesome! Many caterers stopped responding as we had more questions &/or changes. Jason was great at following up to insure you were happy with your choices...right up until a few days prior to the wedding. Even though our venue was more rustic, his food will fit for any event. Give Jason (Alpha Pitt Smokers) a call for your next event! You will be happy you did...& so will the guests you are feeding!!
Jessica D
5.0
4/04/2016
Amazing! They helped us so much in our big day! Can't thank them enough. Food was awesome and service was fantastic! Highly recommended. Jason even came to our house for a tasting and cooked enough food for not only the groom and me but my parents too. My mom had offered to do the food but since we booked with alpha pitt smokers she was able to have a good time and enjoy the day too. Thanks so much for everything!
Liz R
5.0
2/24/2016
Jason was great! Right from the start, he was very responsive over email (and not just with some automated message, but an actual good response!). We really liked him from talking and then we tried his food and we LOVED it. He traveled out of his way and brought my family and I samples to try. He was willing to work with any budget. Good generous portions of everything and he was willing to incorporate any family requests. He would even allow us to bring our own appetizers if we wanted- we opted for his appetizers for simplicity but it was really sweet that he'd let the famous family dish be at the table if a bride wanted. We needed a bartender and he provided all of that. He was very clear with the services he was providing and nothing was forgotten for the big day! Everyone at our wedding loved the food. We had a modern casual wedding with donuts instead of cake and his food was perfect, simple, and delicious which worked great for us. Even my picky aunt went back for seconds then asked for leftovers. Awesome fresh food that definitely contributed to us having a great day. He's also worked in the wedding industry in a few different roles so he knows how to time things and was helpful while we were planning. It's a very cool service with grilled and smoked food. I'd especially recommend Jason for modern or casual weddings he can do some really neat events!! We'd recommend him in a heartbeat!
Knottie1455636093
5.0
2/16/2016
Do you know that relative that is never happy and always sends food back at restaurants? Our picky eater absolutely loved AlphaPitt Smokers' food! He went back for seconds and asked for leftovers. The food was cooked perfectly and incredibly good. Jason was great to work with, from planning through delivery. If you want great food with great service, this is definitely the company to use.
Jessica C
5.0
11/18/2015
Jason was awesome! To start with, he worked with us to give me exactly what I wanted for my wedding that fit my budget, including a caramel apple bar. He came all the way from Williamsburg, VA to Currituck, NC to cook for us so we could sample his food before making a decision. He cooked two different meals and we loved them both, but decided to go with the pork dish. Jason is a great communicator and promptly answered any questions I had throughout the wedding planning process. He was able to accommodate the guest count change I had, days before the wedding (it increased from 80 guests to 90) and even reminded me of some small details I had forgotten in all the chaos of planning a wedding. Jason and his assistants showed up at a reasonable hour the day of the wedding and I did not have to instruct them in any way. I confidently left to get ready for the wedding knowing they would have everything perfect for the reception. The guests raved about how delicious the food was, and the caramel apple bar was a hit! His assistants were so incredible in that they helped everyone make their caramel apples, cleared away dirty dishes, and assisted in serving cake to the guests. They went above and beyond what I was expecting out of this catering service. I cannot recommend Alpha Pitt Smokers enough. Jason and his crew are prepared - rain or shine - for whatever your special day has to offer; this was especially important since my day was full of rain. Please contact Jason as soon as possible and I can assure you, you won't regret it. He is warm, funny, and goes out of his way to make sure your day is perfect.
Victoria S
5.0
10/19/2015
Alpha Pitt Smokers recently catered our Rehearsal Dinner and Wedding Reception and the food was awesome! Not only did Jason do a fantastic job but he was very accommodating and helpful. The best part about Alpha Pitt is that they cook everything fresh on-site and our guests provided compliments all around. I would highly recommend them for any occasion.
Amber R
5.0
8/18/2015
Alpha Pitt Smokers catered our wedding rehearsal dinner and they were wonderful! Every guest there told me how much they LOVED the food! Jason made sure that we were happy with our menu and that it was within our price range. I had nothing to worry about with Alpha Pitt Smokers. They were on time, organized, friendly and an absolute pleasure to work with. If I ever need a caterer again, Alpha Pitt Smokers will be the first place I call!
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