4.9
Praised by couples for:
Food quality and taste
Seasoned professional
Drinks
Real Barbeque at Its Finest
Up to 90 minutes drive time from our Kentwood restaurant
Service area
City BBQ is an amazing caterer for the special occasions in our lives. They went above and beyond from the first contact with them through the last. They were so professional, the food was amazing, and the communication was top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Katelin Kimble and consider her now a friend! I have been recommending this business to all my friends and family to host their own special occasions. They are that good and I can't tell you how many people at the wedding itself commented on how amazing the food was. Highly recommend! Can't wait to use them again.
Kyla S.
5.0
We had an amazing experience with City BBQ from start to finish. The tasting at our local restaurant was so easy, and we loved that they could handle our appetizers, buffet, and late-night snack all in one place. They also offer desserts, but we decided to bring our own.
Since they had worked with Blue Heron Barn before, they already knew the venue and exactly what to expect, which made everything seamless on our wedding day. The food was incredible, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about it—one of them even went to City BBQ the very next day because they loved it so much!
One of our favorite little touches was that they packed up some of our late-night snack and sent it home with us after the wedding. It was such a thoughtful surprise after a long day. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice and would absolutely recommend City BBQ for any wedding or event.
Paige N.
5.0
Based out of Kentwood, MI, City Barbeque is an award-winning catering business that serves weddings in the Grand Rapids area and beyond. Their accomplished chefs specialize in making delicious, All-American BBQ cuisine, using time-honored cooking methods and fresh ingredients. Eager to complement your occasion with an unbeatable dining experience, this company aims to please your palates with succulent and authentic BBQ fare.
City Barbeque has earned an esteemed reputation among BBQ-lovers and newly wedded couples alike. With branches in Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Ohio, this business delights in preparing top-quality food with a touch of homespun charm. From intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations for hundreds of people, they are well-versed in serving events of all sizes and styles.
Passionate about helping you to realize your perfect wedding meal, City Barbeque’s coordinators aim to take the stress out of your big day. You can choose from a selection of Barbeque Spread options, all of which include buns, sauce, pickles, and jalapeños. Available meats consist of smoked sausage, beef brisket, and pulled pork. Potato salad, corn pudding, and sweet vinegar slaw are just a few of the mouth-watering sides that are on offer.
27+ years in business
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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
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Reviews
4.9
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City BBQ is highly recommended for weddings, delivering delicious, scratch-made BBQ served hot and well-presented even for large crowds. Reviewers praised professional, communicative, and flexible staff who handled setup, service, and tear-down seamlessly while accommodating venue logistics. Thoughtful touches like late-night snacks, packed leftovers, and newlyweds’ meals were appreciated. Pricing and service options fit various budgets.Kyla S
5.0
City BBQ is an amazing caterer for the special occasions in our lives. They went above and beyond from the first contact with them through the last. They were so professional, the ...
food was amazing, and the communication was top notch. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Katelin Kimble and consider her now a friend! I have been recommending this business to all my friends and family to host their own special occasions. They are that good and I can't tell you how many people at the wedding itself commented on how amazing the food was. Highly recommend! Can't wait to use them again.
Jennifer S
4.0
City BBQ was an unexpected gem! We had called all sorts of catering companies before inquiring with them. They met us for a free tasting and the food was delicious! Prices are so r...
easonable compared to others and we went with the full service so we didn’t have to think about a thing the entire day. Their team filled water glasses, cleared tables, kept the buffet full and clean and even hauled the trash away for us! The set up with the cast iron was adorable and staff was friendly and efficient. Our guests raved about the food and there was very little leftover. The only downfall would be we wish they had allotted for larger portion sizes per guest or figured an overage because we did run out of the favored meat. That aside, I would highly recommend them for any event!
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Paige N
5.0
We had an amazing experience with City BBQ from start to finish. The tasting at our local restaurant was so easy, and we loved that they could handle our appetizers, buffet, and la...
te-night snack all in one place. They also offer desserts, but we decided to bring our own.
Since they had worked with Blue Heron Barn before, they already knew the venue and exactly what to expect, which made everything seamless on our wedding day. The food was incredible, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about it—one of them even went to City BBQ the very next day because they loved it so much!
One of our favorite little touches was that they packed up some of our late-night snack and sent it home with us after the wedding. It was such a thoughtful surprise after a long day. We couldn’t have been happier with our choice and would absolutely recommend City BBQ for any wedding or event.
Joshua B
4.0
We loved working with City BBQ! We wanted backyard BBQ vibes for our wedding day, and they absolutely delivered!
We planned an out of state wedding, and luckily we were able to d...
o a tasting in our home state. The food was delicious, the team was friendly, and the planning process was super straight forward!!
The ONLY thing I would've changed was the amount - I wish I would've overstated a bit due to the way I know my family eats. We didn't have a drop of leftovers, which wasn't an issue on our end, but there were a few people who were looking for seconds that didn't get them. I guess that is a testament to how amazing the food was!!
Response from City Barbeque
Thank you so much for the kind words, we were honored to be apart of your special day!
Jenna S
5.0
City BBQ did an amazing job with our wedding. Communication with everyone was super easy and the staff was very nice and professional. Food was delicious and served hot even with t...
he extra travel to Ludington! We received several compliments from guests. I highly recommend!
Response from City Barbeque
We strive to provide an exceptional food experience that further elevates your special day...
! I am glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed a delicious meal!
Ethan J
5.0
Our coordinator, Katelin, did an excellent job helping us to plan and answering our questions. The service was top notch and went above and beyond what we expected of them! Food ta...
sted delicious! The mac n’ cheese, pulled pork, and brisket were well worth it. We highly recommend City BBQ; you will be in good hands and not have to worry about everything being taken care of.
Response from City Barbeque
I was thrilled to help bring your catering vision to life for your dreamy wedding day! We ...
are glad to hear the guests enjoyed the food!
Patty P
5.0
Thank you Katelin! Everything went very smoothly and everyone loved the food. They enjoyed the variety of food and the caterers on site were very friendly and worked hard.
Response from City Barbeque
We are so happy to hear that your guests loved the food and that my team was wonderful to ...
work with on site during the event!
Elizabeth L
5.0
Katelin and her team where great. Very professional and helpful when it came to planning catering for our wedding.
Response from City Barbeque
We were happy to come along side and help you prepare your catering vision for your specia...
l day! It was an honor to be able to provide tasty City BBQ!
Meghan P
5.0
Everyone on the team was great and helped make our wedding day perfect!
Response from City Barbeque
Thanks for letting us be a part of your wonderful day! We love providing delicious City BB...
Q options to make your day even more unforgettable!
Jillian D
5.0
I had a wondering catering experience with city barbaque. The food was top notch, the quality carried through for 120 people! I’m grateful for my choice.
Response from City Barbeque
Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We were thrilled to provide some ...
tasty City BBQ options for your guests!
Riley B
5.0
City BBQ has catered two of our children’s weddings, that should say it all, their food is amazing, their presentation can’t be beat, and the communication is excellent, we have he...
ard nothing but praise for the food and even with a large wedding everyone had hot food, they do an excellent job all around, I recommend them all the time!!
Response from City Barbeque
We were absolutely honored to be chosen as the cater for both of your children's weddings!...
! Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to provide some delicious City BBQ!
Steven C
5.0
Food was great, and the event planner was easy to work with.
Response from City Barbeque
Thanks for this kind review! We enjoyed being apart of your special day and providing City...
BBQ to make the day extra memorable!
Alexandra V
5.0
The food was amazing and the quality of it was spot on. Communications were quick and efficient, very easy to work with.
Response from City Barbeque
Thanks Alexandra! We appreciate you allowing City BBQ to be apart of your special day. We ...
are glad to hear that the food was fantastic and your guest were happy!
Dani N
5.0
We had City BBQ cater our wedding and could not have been happier with the experience! From the very beginning, their team was a dream to work with—communicating early and often, a...
nswering all our questions, and making sure every detail was covered well in advance of the big day.
The food itself was absolutely incredible. Our guests raved about it—many even told us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and served right on time. The team handled setup and service seamlessly, which made everything stress-free for us.
If you’re considering City BBQ for your event, do it—you’ll be in great hands and your guests will thank you!
Response from City Barbeque
Thanks for this kind review! City BBQ loves to provide fabulous food to make your special ...
day extra memorable!
Tiffany L
5.0
The food was incredible. I still have people telling me how great the food was. They arrived on time and were very professional.
Response from City Barbeque
Thanks Tiffany for this great review and letting City BBQ be apart of your special day!
Christie K
5.0
City Barbeque was wonderful to work with for our September 2024 wedding. From start to finish, they were prompt, attentive and just awesome to work with! The caters that were there...
on the day of our wedding even set plates of appetizers on our head table to make sure my husband and I got some of it. We couldn’t recommend them enough!
Mary W
5.0
Amanda, Aaron, Katelin, Constantine for City BBQ Grand Rapids were amazing. From start to finish this team made my husband and I feel important and the quality of service could not...
be beat. From the cast iron serving buffet table to the quality of food it was just perfect for the atmosphere we were looking for. My uncle has been to 4 weddings with BBQ this year and he said it was by far the best he has had.
The day of team made sure things were at the right temperature, asked for our opinions on when things should go out, were flexible when our timetable got bumped back, and made sure my husband and I had enough food.
My coworkers are still enjoying some of the leftovers this week, and I couldn't recommend a better option for food at a wedding, especially an outdoor one.
Rebecca G
5.0
Catered our wedding and everything from set up to tear down was flawless and timely, and the food was also delicious. Meat was juicy and not dry, mashed potatoes were creamy, gravy...
was savory, and green beans were able to be made vegetarian. The staff was friendly and checked in with guests on food and helped clear dishes. They also bagged up all the food for us at the end of the night and had an end of the night “newleyweds” meal box, a little touch that was so thoughtful. Also from the day of booking to the wedding day communicated frequently so we had zero worries in regards to cost, expectations, schedule, etc.
Scott H
5.0
Amanda and the team at City BBQ did a great job for the food at our daughters wedding. She was very flexible with our daughter and her fiancée setting up a time for them to sample...
. The price was fair. The service was outstanding. The food was just as good. I would highly recommend them for your event!
Sally S
5.0
We would highly recommend city bq for any of your catering needs. The food was amazing and was in our budget. We used them for our sons wedding!! People commented on how great ever...
ything tasted. They were easy to work with, provide a tasting meeting and accommodated anything we asked for. They have several options from full catering, set up and serve or drop and go to help you stay in budget. The food was all made from scratch the morning of the wedding!!
Emily L
5.0
Highly recommend getting city bbq, they did an amazing job and our guests loved it!!! Fairly priced as well.
Response from City Barbeque
Thank you Emily! We appreciate you letting us be a part of such a beautiful event! Congrat...
ulations!! -Amanda
Audra V
5.0
City Barbeque (I worked with Allison) was the easiest vendor to work with. She would email me back within minutes of my email and was very clear with instructions. I never once had...
to worry about them not being there on time and they came during a pretty intense snow storm. I didn't even have to think about them on the day of the wedding - they were there, they set up, and took down without me even thinking about it - and left the leftovers in the fridge. Not only were they easy to work with, but everyone complimented the food. Food tasting good was the least of my concerns, but the more positive feedback I get on them, the more impressive it was. If you're looking for quality barbecue, attention to detail, easiness to work with, and friendliness from the staff - look no further than here. They were definitely one of the best decisions I made that day! Thank you so much Allison and the rest of City Barbecue stuff ❤️
Morgan A
4.0
We loved working with Allison at City BBQ - she was wonderful! Great & fast communication, and willing to work with us to make our vision a reality. City BBQ has great food, and we...
got several compliments from our guests!
I did not give 5 stars because we did have a few issues at the wedding - the company had a mix up and did not provide a carving station that we had in our contract, and the on-site staff was not kind to my husband when he tried to talk to them about it. With that being said, after the wedding, Allison was amazing and worked with us to give us a monetary compensation for their mix up (as we paid for a service that we were not provided), but I was really put off by how the on-site staff treated my husband at our own wedding. I would still recommend City BBQ - as the food was amazing, and Allison is the best, but if I could do it again, I would double check that everything in our contract is what they were planning to provide the day of.
Jennifer K
5.0
We worked with Allison who organized the catering for us and she was so great to work with! She communicates with you every step of the way and there were no surprises in cost. We ...
did the buffet style and it worked out perfectly, the set up was very nice. The food was amazing, we had many compliments! I was a bride on a budget and for the price, can't be beat! The staff were so accommodating with making sure everything was set up and torn down on time. If you're looking for good food at a reasonable price, City BBQ is where it's at!
Response from City Barbeque
Thank you so much for the kind words, Jenn! It was my pleasure to work with you. My very b...
est wishes to you and Nick as you begin your newlywed life together.
-Allison
Leah L
5.0
Danielle who took over for the Chicago/Downer's Grove catering is phenomenal!!! I adore her!!!
She helped out a lot! Answered all 2000 questions. Moved a lot of things around tha...
t the original person I was working with recommended that didn't make sense for us.
The staff that came to the wedding was marvelous! They went well above their duties! They did tasks that were out of their scope. Tended to details that were not their obligations! They were phenomenal!!!! We had a lot of people who were very nervous about covid even being an outdoor venue and the staff wore masks the whole time even though it was outdoors. Super accommodating!!!! Love them and appreciate them! Could not recommend more!!!!
Do yourself a favor and hire City BBQ. Delicious and phenomenal staff!
Stephanie R
5.0
I don’t think we could of asked for a more perfect day!! Everything was amazing!!!
I wanted you to know how awesome the food and service were!!!!!!!!!!! Your team did an amazing ...
job. They were kind and so helpful. Walked around and made sure the guests were ok and asked if they liked the food. And the food, well, that was INCREDIBLE!!!! We received so many compliments on it!! A few guests even asked for your card! They cleared the tables promptly and did a wonderful job cleaning up! You were by far the best vendor I worked with. Thank you for your great communication and help through the whole process. Allison was amazing with answering emails promptly and helping us decide what would be best for us. It was the best day ever!!!
Please thank your team for us!! Fantastic job!!
Thomas H
5.0
City Barbeque is amazing. We especially loved working with our catering specialist, Allison. She was absolutely incredible and put in a lot of time and energy for us. We probabl...
y exchanged between 70 and 100 emails over the course of my engagement and I don't think she ever replied more than 1 business day later. Allison is willing to put in the time and energy to make sure that you get what you want. Allison is also remarkably friendly and genuine. You can tell that she enjoys making her clients happy. S+ vendor.
The food at City Barbeque was absolutely amazing and many of our guests went out of their way to tell us how much they enjoyed it. We also thought that this restaurant provided unbelievable value in their packages. Their cancellation policy is also extremely generous (so it is no risk, but if you book them you won't want to cancel). You should definitely book City Barbeque if you are thinking about a BBQ wedding, it's honestly a no-brainer with delicious food like this coupled with astonishing service and fantastic rates.
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