5.0
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Food quality and taste
Seasoned professional
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Real barbeque at its finest.
NC,Triangle, RalDurham, Wendell, Triad
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City Barbeque provided the catering for our recent wedding, and the food was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by all the guests. Mariam Ahmad, our sales manager, was wonderful to work with. She was professional, helpful, responsive, and made the entire process easy. I highly recommend Mariam and City Barbeque for weddings and special events!
Margarita L.
5.0
We had a great experience using City Barbeque for our wedding catering! Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and the food was delicious. We had the brisket, which was cooked perfectly and was definitely a favorite among our guests. We received so many compliments on the food!
Mariam was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process as our Sales Manager. She was responsive, helpful, and made coordinating everything for our large wedding feel easy. It was such a relief knowing the catering was in good hands on our wedding day.
We would absolutely recommend City Barbeque for wedding catering or any large event. Thank you to Mariam and the entire team for helping make our day so special!
Sal N.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Catering with City Barbeque is stress-free from the start, thanks to our dedicated catering specialists. Your planning begins with a complementary tasting to help you customize your menu. Take your pick of action stations, barbeque spreads, and mouthwatering add-ons—no matter what you’re looking for, our professional catering teams will help bring it to life. Our gift to you is a delicious meal, slow-smoked with love and served with peace of mind.
At City Barbeque Catering Raleigh-Durham, nothing is more important to us than you and your guests, which is why we’ve examined every element of our processes and made adjustments to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. Learn more about the steps we’re taking to keep you safe at citybbq.com.
Our barbeque is the perfect food to share with those you care about, whether you’re planning an intimate rehearsal dinner, a backyard ceremony, a rustic reception, or an elegant formal affair. Ready to start planning? Call our wedding manager, Mariam Ahmad, and let us help customize your perfect event.
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Cuisine
American
BBQ
Southern
Dietary Options
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Clean Up
Catering Delivery & Setup
Chef Stations
Menu Tastings
Servers
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Mariam A
Wedding Sales Manager
With over 15 years of experience in business & private events. An overwhelming urge to serve with a "can do" attitude. Highly sorted for interpersonal skills. Happy to serve & create happiness.
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City Barbeque provided outstanding wedding catering with delicious, abundant food that guests raved about. The planning process was smooth and stress-free thanks to a responsive, organized sales manager and team. Staff were professional, on time, and handled setup/cleanup seamlessly. Affordable pricing and excellent service make them highly recommended.Skylar B
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5.0
8/10/2026
We had such an amazing experience with City Barbeque for our wedding and truly could not have been happier! From the planning process all the way through the end of our wedding nig...
ht, the entire team made everything so easy and stress-free for us.
Our sales manager, Mariam Ahmad, was absolutely wonderful throughout the entire planning process. She was so helpful, communicative, and thorough, making sure every detail was confirmed and double-checked ahead of time. Having someone so organized and attentive gave us so much peace of mind going into our wedding day!
On the day of the wedding, the team showed up right on time, was extremely professional, and took care of everything seamlessly. They set up and decorated the food table beautifully, helped with cleanup at the end of the night, and made it so we never had to worry about a thing.
And the FOOD!!! Everything was absolutely amazing, and our guests could not stop talking about it! The queso during cocktail hour was a huge hit, and the bone-in chicken + veggie pesto pasta were definitely crowd favorites. The chocolate cake was also fantastic and turned out exactly how we hoped!
At the end of the night, they packed up all of our leftovers for us and even provided to-go boxes so we could take food back to the hotel, which we were VERY thankful for after such a busy day!
We genuinely could not have asked for a better experience. The food was incredible, the service was professional and attentive, and the entire process was made so easy for us from beginning to end. We are so grateful to Mariam and the entire team for helping make our wedding day so special. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a caterer!
Response from City Barbeque on 08/12/2026
We are thrilled to have helped you. Absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such ...
an important day run smoothly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Margarita L
5.0
9/14/2026
City Barbeque provided the catering for our recent wedding, and the food was absolutely delicious! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by all the guests. Mariam Ahmad, our...
sales manager, was wonderful to work with. She was professional, helpful, responsive, and made the entire process easy. I highly recommend Mariam and City Barbeque for weddings and special events!
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Sal N
5.0
8/27/2026
We had a great experience using City Barbeque for our wedding catering! Everything went smoothly from start to finish, and the food was delicious. We had the brisket, which was coo...
ked perfectly and was definitely a favorite among our guests. We received so many compliments on the food!
Mariam was wonderful to work with throughout the planning process as our Sales Manager. She was responsive, helpful, and made coordinating everything for our large wedding feel easy. It was such a relief knowing the catering was in good hands on our wedding day.
We would absolutely recommend City Barbeque for wedding catering or any large event. Thank you to Mariam and the entire team for helping make our day so special!
Response from City Barbeque on 09/10/2026
Thankyou for your review. So glad to be a small part of your big day.
Mariam
Jessica J
5.0
8/18/2026
Mariam and her team were amazing. From the initial communication right up until the day of our wedding I cannot say enough good things about her. The food was amazing our guests lo...
ved the food. Thank you for making our 7-25-26 wedding special.
Response from City Barbeque on 09/10/2026
Thankyou so much for your review. So glad we got to be a small part of your big day :-)
Reilly J
5.0
8/12/2026
City BBQ was perfect for our wedding. We worked with Mariam Ahmed as our sales manager and she was awesome. She made everything so easy. There was so much food that people were abl...
e to go get seconds and even thirds. We received so many compliments on how good everything was too.
Response from City Barbeque on 08/12/2026
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Meredith M
5.0
8/10/2026
We had such a great experience with City BBQ, and especially with Mariam, the Sales Manager. She was so personable, easy to work with, and really went above and beyond to make sure...
everything was taken care of. I honestly didn’t have to worry about anything, which made the whole day that much better.
There was SO much food, and everything was great! The staff they sent out to work our event were also amazing. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and made sure everything ran smoothly.
Mariam was great from start to finish, and I really appreciate everything she did to help make our day special. I would definitely recommend City BBQ for an event!
Response from City Barbeque on 08/10/2026
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Kennedy T
5.0
8/10/2026
We worked with Mariam Ahmad as our sales manager and she was wonderful! From the tasting to the wedding day, she went above and beyond to make us feel valued and important. There w...
ere lots of complements on the food as well which was on time and delicious! So thankful we went with City BBQ as our vendor.
Response from City Barbeque on 08/10/2026
t was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smooth...
ly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Lashaye M
5.0
6/13/2026
have always booked with City BBQ and I always will! The food is always good and the service was good as well. Mariam Ahmad help us with all of our catering needs. She did an amazin...
g job! Thanks
Response from City Barbeque on 06/13/2026
We are thrilled to have helped you.
Absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such ...
an important day run smoothly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly,
Mariam
Emily J
5.0
5/18/2026
City BBQ was incredible for our wedding and right within our budget. We had around 80 guests, and we chose to add on the smores bar. The staff were pleasant, took care of the china...
we had rented, and were on time. Mariam Ahmad was our sales manager and she was easy to reach and always helpful. Highly recommend! We’ve gotten lots of compliments on the food!
Response from City Barbeque on 06/13/2026
We are thrilled to have helped you.
Absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such ...
an important day run smoothly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly,
Mariam
Madison M
5.0
2/03/2026
City BBQ was absolutely amazing for my December wedding! The workers were the kindest humans ever and added so much magic to my special day. The communication was unmatched and the...
y truly went over the top to ensure it was a perfect day for me & the guests. Food was amazing, on time, and delicious!!!! Thanks again!
Response from City Barbeque on 03/05/2026
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Katie S
5.0
1/06/2026
City BBQ was flexible when a recent wedding we had together was nearly postponed due to an emergency. Not only that, but they were responsive leading up to the wedding, and the tea...
m that showed up took excellent care of the couple and their guests. Excellent service throughout the planning experience and the day. Plus the food was delicious!
Response from City Barbeque on 01/06/2026
It was an absolute pleasure working with you.
Weixian C
5.0
12/31/2025
Mariam helped coordinate the catering of our wedding reception. Staff had good communication, friendly, and smooth process of setting up and tearing down.
Response from City Barbeque on 01/06/2026
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Kaitlyn H
5.0
12/30/2025
City barbecue was amazing! The service from booking them as a vendor to the exquisite food that they provided was a stellar experience all around.
Response from City Barbeque on 12/30/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Stenn M
5.0
12/28/2025
City BBQ was phenomenal catering my wedding! Mariam Ahmad the sales manager was responsive, accommodating, insightful, flexible, and easy to work with. The food was tasty and so ma...
ny of our guests praised us afterwards for the selection of food. I would recommend City BBQ as a trusted and dependable caterer for wedding receptions.
Response from City Barbeque on 12/28/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Joshua S
5.0
12/28/2025
We hired City BBQ to cater our wedding and we could not have been more pleased. Our sales manager, Mariam, was extremely helpful in our initial meetings picking out a menu suitable...
for our guests, and then assisting us until days leading up to the event with any final details. The food was great, and our caterer was amazing! I would highly recommend city BBQ for anyone putting on a special event!
Response from City Barbeque on 12/28/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Michelle P
5.0
12/28/2025
We used City BBQ for my son's Wedding Rehearsal Dinner. We had family and friends coming from out of state and wanted to open the rehearsal dinner to any and all. A time for the ...
bride and groom to be to spend significant time with those who cold travel for the wedding. I reached out to City BBQ and worked with Mariam. Absolutely great customer service. Made the entire process easy and understandable. I filled out the form for what we were looking for and Mariam reached out a couple of times just to make sure we had everything we needed. Mariam was able to answer questions and help us fine tune everything. The day of the rehearsal dinner went perfect. They came, set up, the gentleman who was our server was great! He kept the buffet line filled, answered questions, cleaned and was so polite! The food was great! And with having the right numbers we barely had any leftovers and what we did have was going to be donated to the local fire/police department which I thought was great!
Response from City Barbeque on 12/28/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Michael R
5.0
8/17/2025
We chose City BBQ to cater our wedding and it was truly the best decision we could have made. We had the pleasure of working with Mariam Ahmad, who went above and beyond to ensure ...
everything was perfect. She was responsive, accommodating with every request, and genuinely cared about giving us the best possible experience.
On the wedding day, the City BBQ catering team was outstanding. They were professional, polite, and did an excellent job serving our guests while making sure everyone was well taken care of.
And the food... absolutely phenomenal!! It somehow managed to be even better than our tasting. We received compliment after compliment from guests saying it was the best wedding food they had ever had.
We are so thankful for everything Mariam and the City BBQ team did for us, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding catering.
Response from City Barbeque on 09/11/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Buffie W
5.0
7/21/2025
We had city bbq do our daughters wedding because it was recommended by another family. From the booking process with Mariam to the very end-was wonderful. She was informative at th...
e the tasting as well thru out the entire process. The team was diligent in their process. The food was amazing. Our guests still rave about it.
Response from City Barbeque on 08/15/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Kalyn R
5.0
6/13/2025
We loved working with City BBQ! A lot of our guest are still talking about how good the food was.
Response from City Barbeque on 08/15/2025
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out! Kindly, Mariam
Lourens D
5.0
11/15/2024
We were shopping for catering vendors for a while, but we found it difficult to balance price and quality. We were eating at city bbq during this time where we discovered they cate...
red weddings. We thought back to all the weddings we have been to in the past and city bbqs food was on par or better! The ordering process was very easy and Miriam was amazing. She was very responsive and worked to make sure that we had everything we wanted. Not only was the food good but it was affordable too. We had definitely found a unicorn in terms of good quality and price. On wedding day the caterers arrived on time and everything was set up perfectly. The serving dishes looked amazing and matched our decor. We got many compliments on the food and it tasted just as good as it did in the restaurant. We would highly recommend city bbq to cater. The caramel apple dipping station was also awesome! They had many other stations available and wish we could have done more!
Response from City Barbeque on 12/05/2024
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly, Mariam
Kirsten D
5.0
10/11/2024
City Bbq catered our wedding in August. Everything was perfect! They were great with communication while planning and the staff was so kind. The food was amazing all of our guests ...
said it was so good. We really had a pleasant experience with city bbq and definitely recommend them!!
Response from City Barbeque on 11/11/2024
It was my absolute pleasure to play a small part in making such an important day run smoot...
hly for you. If I can ever help with anything in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Kindly,
Mariam
Erica H
5.0
5/09/2022
Had our wedding catered by CityBBQ and if you need a really reasonably priced meal for an event or a wedding I cannot recommend them enough. Everyone loved the food, the corn puddi...
ng was a huge hit everyone loved it so much that I barely had any of it leftover! You guys were the best thank you so much <3
Jorge P
5.0
4/14/2022
We had City BBQ for our wedding and everyone loved it! We had guests from all over the world and many of them complimented the food. The service was great too. The value was great ...
too when compared to other vendors. Recommend!
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