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Farm to Fire

4.8 out of 5 stars and 103 reviews
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Hudson Valley, Vermont, Catskills, Brooklyn, Berkshires

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Farm to Table Catering with the Art of Open Fire

Farm to Fire is a boutique catering company that specializes in open fire events using locally sourced ingredients. Brandon grew up in Montana cattle country with locally sourced ingredients and farm-to-table meals. Inspired to cook by his family, he discovered his passion for preparing food and feeding people. Brandon and the Farm to Fire team now serve quality meals at events in the Hudson Valley, Vermont, Catskills, Brooklyn, and the Berkshires. Farm to Fire offers wedding menus that are fully customized to your tastes and needs. Whether you want old family recipes or exotic dishes to be served at your celebration, this team will do their utmost to accommodate your wishes. These culinary professionals also have experience meeting dietary requirements such as meat-free and vegan. You and your loved ones may anticipate from-scratch-cooked meals during your wedding festivities.

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Cuisine
American, BBQ, Cajun, Chinese, Eastern European, Fusion, Greek, Hawaiian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin American, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Northeastern, Seafood, Southern, Southwestern, Specialty, Thai
Dietary Options
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Halal, Nut Free, Organic, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Chef Stations, Family Style, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Seated Meal, Servers
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner

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Farm to Fire Reviews

4.8 out of 5.0
103 reviews
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Reviewed On 7/02/2021 by Lauren K
Hands down the best wedding decision we made! Brandon was a pleasure out of the gate from our first initial call. We got engaged in 2019 and ended up postponing our wedding twice due to COVID - all throughout he was a constant source of support...
. Food and Cocktails were a huge focus throughout the planning process and we truly wanted our guests to feel like it was a huge family dinner. I can't begin to tell you how many compliments we received around our menu, Brandon's set up and the signature cocktails. By the time of our wedding we truly had a friend there cooking for our guests. I could not recommend Brandon and his team enough - the menu planning process was so collaborative, he was so responsive, and overall was just a blast to work with. He's a gem of a human - and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. -LK
Reviewed On 9/19/2023 by Michelle C
I booked Farm to Fire for a fundraising dinner benefiting a nonprofit in the Saratoga region that I work for. Brandon, the executive chef of Farm to Fire, was absolutely wonderful to work with. He attended meetings with the planning committee b...
efore the event to visit the site and plan out the logistics. As a nonprofit trying to keep our expenses as low as possible, Brandon was willing to work within our limitations and accommodate our needs. The day-of Brandon and his team were efficient, respectful, and measured. Most importantly, the food was delicious and plated beautifully. I had several guests come up to me and say that everything was delicious but the heirloom carrots were the best they had ever had. Brandon and his team even went as far as to make special plates for our vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free guests. I hope to work with Farm to Fire again in the future and can't recommend them enough for your farm-to-table catering needs.
Reviewed On 8/29/2023 by Paulana P
It's taken us a long time to write this because of the pain and stress we experienced due to Brandon on our wedding day and in the weeks leading up. It almost doesn't make sense to write a review because, as you see below, he responds with seem...
ingly reasonable (but gaslighting) explanations. We will leave it at this, we urge you to protect yourself and find someone else to work with for your special day. If you would like more specifics, please feel free to reach out.
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Reviewed On 8/02/2023 by Ruthy G
Where do I begin… Brandon and Heather were a joy to work with! The two major things I was super excited about for our wedding day (besides marrying my husband lol) was the food and the music, and boy did the food live up to mine and everyone’s ...
expectations! From the initial call where Brandon described what our wedding day would be like, to building our menu, tasting the food, then the actual wedding day, every step of the way was an absolute breeze! We are so happy we chose HVBBQ to cater our wedding. Every dish was vibrant looking and so fresh, my guests won’t stop talking about it! One thing I would like to note, wish I had known earlier before hiring a Day of Coordinator, that Heather offers planning services. Heather was so helpful and so communicative that at times I felt like she was my wedding planner. I would’ve 100% hired her to help with the entire wedding if I had known in time. So just a note to future brides, you will love her. Thank you Brandon, Heather and staff for gracing us with your cooking and services on our special day. It was a day that will never be forgotten!
Reviewed On 7/23/2023 by Amy V
We started working with Brandon a year before our daughters wedding and throughout it was a great experience. We even added a wedding planner from his staff that we found to be super helpful. Couldn't have done it without her! The wedding w...
as at a private home and Brandon and his team worked closely with our tent rental company, the house manager and even the band, to make sure everything went as planned. They brought all they needed to cook a fabulous feast to the location - including roasting a whole suckling pig!! From signature drinks - cocktails and mocktails - to passed and stationary appetizers, entree and dessert, every single morsel was delicious. The bride and groom opted not to have a cake and the desserts were perfect and very special - mini cannoli's and mini strawberry rhubarb pies among other things. Throughout the even, if I had something I needed or wanted, the team was very responsive. Brandon and Heather (the wedding planner), are really nice people and it was a pleasure to work with them. I'm sorry it's over!!
Reviewed On 7/22/2023 by Chelsea A
Everyone with HVBBQ was simply amazing along with the food! From the first phone call with Brandon be made eveything so easy. He was always a phone call away if I had any questions or concerns. Communication was great with the whole team. No ma...
tter what we asked for Brandon was always willing to accommodate any requests with ease. Now of course to the food! We did not want your “typical” wedding dinner and we’re SO excited when we found HVBBQ. The food was exactly what we wanted and everyone raved about how delicious is was! It was not a wedding you left hungry with small portions either which was so refreshing. A dream team and amaaaaaazing food. I would highly recommend HVBBQ!!! Still dreaming about the steak and Brussels sprouts 😍
Reviewed On 7/20/2023 by Lock W
brandon is the BEST to work with. amazing food, creative ideas, chill but impeccable service. outside cooking and grilling made our website extra special (not to mention suckling pig!) thank you brandon for everything :)
Reviewed On 7/14/2023 by Matthew P
I can’t express to you how amazing Brandon, Heather and their whole team was. The process from start to finish was effortless. Brandon started it off by asking us our favorite foods and then curated a full menu for our wedding, not leaving a si...
ngle item off. The food turned out AMAZING! All of our guests were blown away and have not stopped talking about it since. Brandon and his staff were extremely proffesional and did everything to make our day so special! Book them immediately, best decision we made.
Reviewed On 6/23/2023 by Hilary W E
Farm to Fire provided a beautifully presented feast. Their set up process was seamless and we barely knew they were over there after the event. Team was professional, courteous, and went above and beyond. Their in-house wedding planner, Heather...
, did an outstanding job. No detail was left out, and she was easy to access and communicate with.
Reviewed On 6/13/2023 by Stephen K
I tried to resolve the following issues with Brandon, who admitted that it was the "most difficult wedding he had ever done", but he only attributed that to the rain. He said that he normally would have cooked in the covered area on this prope...
rty, but they wouldn't let him. The venue confirmed that he lied about that. Then he ghosted me. 3 Tables told us they did not get to eat main courses. Some of the fried chicken from cocktail hour was brought back out to serve to later tables. As the mains were served, no one called tables to go up and I had to ask who should be. Nick was supposed to be doing it, when I went to him, he was unaware that it was his duty. Neither water nor wine were poured before or during dinner. No water was available to anyone until we asked, which was one of several such instances. Even then, it was Kate's crew that ended up pouring water and wine. Wine was meant to be poured during dinner as per our signed contract. Prosecco was meant to be included for the toasts. My wife and I had no water, no wine, and no bubbles for our toasts. We toasted with empty glasses. The paella was woefully undercooked. When I finally had a chance to serve myself, the only food remaining was pork loin and paella, but the only thing left in the paella was gray shrimp and unopened clams and mussels. A guest said our money was wasted. We paid for food that could not be eaten. We paid over $30k and there wasn't enough food. His and Her tacos and mini margarita shooters were not served at all. They were supposed to be passed at cocktail hour as per our signed contract. The signature drinks and prosecco for cocktail hour were not poured ahead of time and passed as per our signed contract. These steps were meant to be taken to specifically alleviate the line at the bar, which was "brutal" according to a guest. My wife confirmed in an email on March 29th and Brandon confirmed that signature drinks would be pre poured. The late night food was not ready, and I had to go ask where it was at 10pm. My wife's sister also had to ask about the late night food as well as dessert. Brandon said that he thought we were having food at 10:30 even though the hard stop for Hayfield has always been 10, including all the other weddings he's done there. Street tacos were not served and I saw maybe 5 plates of runny mac and cheese. We felt like we were constantly wondering where things were and why they were taking so long. It seemed obvious that there was not enough staff. For the price we paid, we should not have felt like we were part of the staff, worrying about what needed to be taken care of. We both specifically told our friends and family how good the food would be and how they should look forward to it, yet it was the only aspect of our wedding that anyone complained about. We were embarrassed. Multiple guests told us there was not enough food. By the end of the night, it was clear that things had gone so wrong that we asked Kate to return to us the check that was going to be for your gratuity. Brandon never followed up with us about that, even though he had originally tried to get us to pay 6k in gratuity weeks before the wedding took place. And yet, we believe the non-payment of gratuity for the products and services that were (or weren't) rendered does not begin to cover our grievances. We paid for services and food that were not supplied to us. We were massively overcharged based on the quality of goods and service that day.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2023
Thank you for taking some time to share your experience on a wedding we did in May of 2022. I did say that was the hardest event I have ever been a part of for a couple reasons - 1. Having the cook tent a football field away from the reception...
area in monsoon rain is not a good idea. 2. One bar surrounded by furniture for 150 guests is also not a good idea. Add that the bar was in the back corner made flow impossible. Ironically the first review posted on our page is from the same venue. Lauren had two bars and leaned on our expertise to execute a wonderful event. If anyone would like to talk to her, just ask us. The food piece is also confusing to me as several people relayed the food was amazing and they went back two and three times. We also had staff take food home. The picture you posted is paella we didn’t serve. Mussels and clams don’t always open and in those cases they aren’t served. Things were further complicated when your crew arrived 40 minutes late to the event. We had to redo all the appetizer food, which takes time. While we always strive for a perfect event, most are won and lost in the planning before they start. Our entire team wishes you nothing but the best in your married life. Sincerely, The Farm to Fire Team
Reviewed On 6/06/2023 by Meghan W
Brandon and his team were INCREDIBLE!!! Every guest we spoke to after dinner and the next day said it was hands down the best food they’ve ate at a wedding. The customizable options allow you to create your dream menu! Everything was perfectly ...
cooked and seasoned to perfection! The only regret I have is not eating 60 more plates! His team was so friendly and helpful. I suggest you book them as soon as you can because this was an unreal experience that I wish I live through again!
Reviewed On 11/28/2022 by Sarah M
Brandon and his team were absolutely fantastic the day of our wedding and in the immediate days leading up. First and foremost, the food was absolutely amazing. We loved it and our guests raved about it. Additionally, the staff made everything ...
so easy for us -- from little details like ensuring we got to try every dish, to problem-solving when our tables were too narrow, they were extremely helpful and professional throughout the day. Brandon also made the day that much more special for us by offering little extra touches such as delicious ribs and a meat and cheese board. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the difficulty of communicating with Brandon in farther advance of the wedding. To be fair, these attempts to communicate were well in advance of the wedding (6-12 months ahead of time), and once Brandon put us in touch with his assistants - first Heather and then Jes - they were extremely communicative and helpful. However, there were months at a time before we knew of Heather or Jes where we struggled to get any response from Brandon. This was especially alarming given the couple of negative reviews we had read. However, once we were communicating with his staff and once we got closer to the actual date, we felt assured that everything would go smoothly, as it did. We were able to coordinate a tasting in advance which was delicious, and it was lovely to meet Brandon in person and helped us to feel more confident in his product and business.
Reviewed On 11/28/2022 by Rachael C
We reached out to Brandon and his team at Farm to Fire after hearing about them from our venue. From the start, we had a great feeling about everything. Great communication, the customized menu that had all of our favorite foods, and their appr...
oach was so sincere. The day of the wedding, they showed up early and cooked in front of our guests all day. What an amazing experience and the food was exactly what we hoped for. Thank you to the entire team for making our wedding day so special.
Reviewed On 11/28/2022 by Morgan M
Leaving a review to try to relay how much of a joy it was working with Brandon and his team. From the start, we appreciated how much time was spent getting our favorite foods on the menu. The food was the most important part of the day. We’ve t...
ravelled all over and really wanted those travels to be represented at our wedding. The food and the service were just amazing. From the raw bar to the open fire picanha, it truly added to our perfect day. We will never forget how much hard work was put into our wedding. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We highly recommend Farm to Fire for anyone looking to have that one-of-a-kind experience on their special day!
Reviewed On 11/28/2022 by Julie S
The Team at Farm to Fire catered our wedding in June. We wanted open fire at the wedding and we also wanted some amazing Italian Food for my side of the family. We built the perfect menu with Brandon's Help and the food was amazing. We worked c...
losely with his team leading up to the wedding day and the communication line was very smooth. Hiring Farm to Fire was one of the best decisions we made. I cannot recommend them enough.
Reviewed On 11/07/2022 by Jessica W
I never leave bad reviews… ever. So for me (the bride), to leave a negative review— there were MULTIPLE chances given to a business to acknowledge their issue, offer better customer service, or remedy the situation. Brides, please read this ful...
l review and take it seriously. The good part about this caterer: his staff. The serving staff at our wedding was very kind. That’s the only good thing I have to say about working with HVBBQ. Brandon (the owner) is entirely unprofessional. I found him on here and his reviews SEEMED positive, the food looked creative, so I was excited to work with him! We also had a cross-cultural wedding, so I thought Brandon would be a chef who could produce a mix of our ethnic cuisines! First, I had to hunt down Brandon to get a response back with a menu. That SHOULD have been the first red flag, but when I did finally talk to Brandon, he seemed nice. My fiancé (who is Pakistani) spoke with Brandon and requested a tasting because we were mixing cultures and wanted to taste the food prior to paying almost $20000 for it! Brandon agreed to the tasting; we book him. LESSON LEARNED- some people do not honor their verbal agreements! After us reaching out MULTIPLE times to try to arrange the tasting… we finally ended up withholding our next payment in the hopes that this would encourage Brandon to actually reach out to us and schedule the tasting as he agreed to! ONE month prior to our wedding he calls my husband. Said he would stop by that next weekend with a sample of the food. We planned to write him a check for his full final payment then. We also needed someone to come visit our home because our reception was at our house, and we wanted to make sure he felt comfortable with the layout. HE NEVER SHOWED. This was TWO weeks until the wedding. He never even bothered to contact us to apologize, and essentially sent his assistant Jes (who is nice) to try and smooth it over the next day with the excuse “We forgot our wedding was on Sunday, not Saturday”… not comforting. She said she’d talk to Brandon to see if he could arrange a tasting for Sunday (ONE WEEK to the wedding). The next day, we get an abrupt email from Brandon addressing NO concerns but saying he won’t do a tasting and ALSO how dare we not pay our payment on time (he would have already had his full payment by now had he showed up when he was supposed to), so unless we paid immediately he was cancelling our wedding. Um… okay? So we made a payment that night. Well, Brandon called us the Friday before the wedding and tried to cancel. He waited until a week before our wedding, and we didn’t have much choice except to WIRE TRANSFER him the money and cross our fingers that he showed. Thankfully, I hired a day of coordinator who was an ANGEL. She informed me that the morning of the wedding, Brandon showed up and threw a literal childish hissy fit about how the layout wasn’t what he could work with (his assistant Jes came to see the property herself) AND apparently he tried to cancel on us AGAIN ON OUR WEDDING DAY! Inexcusable. Of course, the ethnic food was terrible. It tasted nothing like it was supposed to… not surprised. Brandon is full of excuses like “I never have cell service” and “I never do tastings” and takes ZERO ownership in causing any of the problems. Frankly, I doubt I need to leave this review because Brandon will do a great job ruining his own business. Brides, RUN far away and book someone else. You don’t want the stress we went through.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2022
Thank you for sharing your experience Jessie. Unfortunately meeting on a weekend for a tasting is near impossible during wedding season. We offered a tasting any weekday for 5 months. Which you wouldn't do like every other couple has done sinc...
e we started this business. As far as the payments, just pay your bills. You were in breech of contract and we still bought all of the food to do your event on good faith. After so long, we had no other option but a wire transfer to guarantee funds. We waited two hours the day of the wedding to get parked to cook your food. The reason, your husband's car could not be moved and the bathroom trailer was parked in the wrong spot. So I parked our refrigerated trailer on a hill and ruined the $3500 compressor just to make your day as good as possible. Your planner was a gem and said many times how well we handled the mess we were given. She texted me personally saying how great of a job we did and assured us that she said nothing bad about any of us. Your husband was back by the kitchen laughing and eating and talking with us many times. We all appreciated the opportunity to be a part of your wedding day and we wish you nothing but the best in your married life. Sincerely, The Farm to Fire Team
Reviewed On 10/13/2022 by Amy P
As the MOB I can whole-heartedly recommend Brandon and his lovely staff. They were great to work with, totally on board with our relaxed 'camp' wedding theme, and many of our guests said it was the best food they had ever eaten at a wedding! Th...
e fun of having our guests watch the fire set up and their food being cooked throughout the day was an added bonus. Brandon even popped into the kitchen where I was struggling to stack my homemade wedding cake layers, and offered support, advice and good cheer during a tense moment! What more can I say, these are fantastic folks offering delicious food and good vibes!!
Reviewed On 10/12/2022 by Shannon G
Brandon & crew are AMAZING!! From the moment we met him over the phone my husband and I feel in love with his personality. He does everything and anything to make your wedding dreams and visions come through. His communication was seamless and ...
he made the process super easy and stress free. My only regret is that I didn’t eat enough of his food. Run, don’t walk and hire HVBBQ for your wedding- you will not regret!! Brandon will be a friend for life! Much love! - Gilly
Reviewed On 10/11/2022 by Tyler S
My family and I grew up working in our families steakhouse, I am now a chef myself so our expectation for wedding food isn't usually a high one however we were blown away at my sisters wedding last month. Brandon hit the nail on the head from t...
he overall vibe to every detail. Raw bar and ribs at cocktail hour were incredible! From cedar plank salmon, steak with chimichurri to the vegan options everything was truly delicious. The dessert and egg sandwiches gave us ALL the dancing fuel! It helps that Brandon is lovely to work with and truly is invested in making the night special!
Reviewed On 10/07/2022 by Molly S
I loved my experience working with Brandon and team. They were responsive and so quick to roll up their sleeves and jump in - even if it was outside their "scope" of work. We collaborated on a great menu and I was super happy with my decision t...
o work with them! Thank you for everything.
Reviewed On 10/07/2022 by Trudy R
Brandon + team catered the food for our wedding in July 2022, and we can't rave enough about our experience! He worked with us to accommodate our requests for an eclectic menu, made sure we had vegan & vegetarian options (as veggie-forward folk...
s with families who love their meat), and was open to our many questions throughout the planning process. The food & drinks went off without a hitch and we're still getting compliments about how delicious it all was from our guests months later, not to mention it was beautifully displayed & served with a smile. Brandon genuinely enjoys working with couples to create a menu that represents them, and it's the cherry on top of HVBBQ's amazing-tasting food. We had a great experience & would recommend HVBBQ to others in a heartbeat!
Reviewed On 10/02/2022 by Sarah J
I have been in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, and the day of coordinator for many weddings, and while I was just a guest for this particular wedding, it was incredible to watch Brandon and his team work. They couldn't have been mor...
e attentive, fun and talented. Brandon's food is artful and from the raw bar, to the incredible cocktail hour spread, to the elegant family style dinner, I was wowed from start to finish.
Reviewed On 9/26/2022 by Harley S
Brandon and his team were awesome! We worked with them for about 2 years perfecting the menu of our dreams! Everything was amazing and the open fire experience added a super unique element to our wedding day. Trust Brandon, he knows what he’s d...
oing and how to do it WELL.
Reviewed On 8/24/2022 by Leigh J
Brandon and his team are spectacular!! From the very first conversation, it was clear that Brandon is very passionate about what he does and is extremely detail oriented. We felt that Brandon went above and beyond to meet us at the venue and h...
elp us with items that were beyond his contract obligations. We knew we were in great hands. The day of the wedding could not have gone better. All of our guests raved about the food and the service staff. I would highly recommend Brandon and would use him again for future parties.
Reviewed On 8/02/2022 by Chris v
Hired Brandon for our wedding and am so happy we did! Brandon is so communicative and passionate about food. He's so talented and the food is incredible! You must try the chicken and waffles, the short ribs, and the drunken brussel sprouts! And...
the bar service wow! We got so many compliments on the service and signature drinks! They really did amazing and we're so happy for Brandon and his team. Thanks guys your the best!!
Reviewed On 8/02/2022 by Kristina M
We decided to do a non-traditional wedding in the woods and wanted something equally as exciting for the food. So we looked around for an amazing experience and found Brandon and so happy we did! Brandon is such a sweetheart going above and bey...
ond to make sure we were happy with the food and menu - even doing a venue trip! He was very responsive throughout and the food was AMAZING! And we also got so many complimentson the bar service and our signature drinks. Such an amazing wedding - thank you Brandon and HV BBQ team!!
Reviewed On 7/23/2022 by Sophia F
We spent over a year planning our wedding with Farm to Fire. We had a lot of logistics concerns because we were at a non traditional venue. Brandon was absolutely fantastic navigating everything and was great to work with. We chose to not get ...
a planner and honestly didn't need one. The team at Farm to Fire worked so closely with us that we felt like every detail was covered. The food.... So many people told us how much they loved the open fire show. The food was the highlight of the day for sure. Hiring Brandon was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I cannot recommend Brandon and his team enough.
Reviewed On 7/22/2022 by Patricia d
Brandon was the first vendor we enlisted after signing our venue (Handsome Hollow). Despite seeing some concerning reviews, we were excited about offering open-fire cooking to our wedding guests. We also loved Brandon’s creativity and flexibili...
ty when discussing potential menu options and affordability in comparison to other caterers. As soon as we signed the contract with Brandon, we noticed that communication was rough. We had to follow up multiple times to get answers to our emails and it often felt as if past conversations were completely forgotten. Nonetheless, we pushed forward and traveled all the way from San Francisco to the Catskills for our tasting–a big mistake. We spoke with Brandon the day before the tasting and everything was on track. Nonetheless, he emailed us less than 2 hours before the tasting to postpone it to 6:30pm (despite knowing that we had flown from the West Coast and driven 3 hours from New York). Unfortunately, we already had a commitment at night and were flying back the next day. We were devastated as we had invested money into flying to the East Coast and took time off from work … all for nothing. Although he offered to repay our flights or a dinner in New York (which we refused to accept), we lost trust in his capabilities to cater at our wedding. Unsure what to do next, we solicited advice from other vendors that we had enlisted in the meantime and heard that Brandon had recently been blacklisted at multiple venues in the area after last minute cancellations or not delivering food as agreed upon. We also heard that couples ended up with unexpected costs after their wedding and that other vendors suffered from his poor communication skills. We were strongly advised to find another caterer and agreed with Brandon that it’d be better for both parties to end the relationship. Although Brandon immediately agreed to refund our deposit, it took weeks of following up (during which he was completely unresponsive so we did not know that a first check 'disappeared' in the mail) and ultimately threatening with legal action to get our deposit back. Although we still believe that Brandon is likely a stellar cook, he needs to step up his services and treat his clients better. Finding a new caterer while chasing down a large deposit was by far our worst wedding experience.
Response from the Vendor on 07/22/2022
Unfortunately dealing with cancer is not easy. We asked to push the tasting back later in the day because I was throwing up blood. Upon hearing that didnt fit your schedule, i offered to drive down to the city the next day to fit it in. No luck...
. Then I offered to pay your airfare for the whole trip. Leaving this review a year later after it all happened is odd, but I am sure it made you feel better. Our entire team wishes you and Bernardo all the best in your married life.
Reviewed On 6/23/2022 by Kelly M
Fantastic food and lovely team: My sister hired Brandon and the team for her wedding, and spent months gushing about the food from the first time she tried it. I tried the food on the wedding day and was equally as impressed. It was a really ni...
ce change from boring catering hall food or more traditional wedding meals. It was also great to be able to go back for seconds and even thirds, ensuring no guest was left hungry! On top of the food, Brandon and his team were lovely to be around and so, so nice and helpful. At one point, one of the guys was up on a ladder helping move some string lights the morning of the wedding to make sure they could park where the bride and groom wanted. Plus, I spent a lot of the night drunkenly talking to the staff as they prepared the food, which probably was super annoying for them in retrospect but they always made me feel welcome and I only remember having the best time. Cannot say enough nice things about all of them! Hands down 5 stars across the board for food and service!
Reviewed On 11/09/2021 by Anusheh S
We are obsessed with Brandon!! Just and absolute pleasure to work with and a true lover of food (the perfect combo for all catering needs). Brandon absolutely aced our Persian inspired wedding menu and multiple guests said our menu was the b...
est wedding food they ever had. Cherry on top is that he is kind and very flexible! He really cares about each of his couples and perfecting his craft. Do not hesitate to book, he will not disappoint!
Reviewed On 10/30/2021 by Emily W
My husband and I wanted a unique food experience at our wedding, so we hired Brandon and his team and they did an amazing job. We’ve gotten several comments from guests that our food was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Brandon was very ...
communicative and flexible with us, giving us a lot of choice on what we served. We went with a southern station and an open fire grill station, and they also killed it with our signature cocktails. If you’re on the fence whether or not to hire HVBBQ, I’d say definitely do it. All of my uncles and family friends were so stoked on the concept of their visible open fire cooking, it was entertaining AND delicious. Hire them!
Reviewed On 10/27/2021 by Angus V
Brandon and his team were a true pleasure to work with throughout the planning and execution of our special day. Brandon stayed professional and level headed as he guided us through complications with our venue and planning a family style dinn...
er for over 100 people. The food was delicious and our guests were especially impressed with the snapper and its presentation. I would highly recommend Farm and Fire to any future husband and wife looking to plan a special wedding. Book with them and Enjoy!
Reviewed On 10/25/2021 by Caitlin L
Brandon and his team were a pleasure to work with! They were extremely flexible and understanding when we had to postpone our wedding. Brandon was super easy to work with during the planning stages and was always willing to give suggestions. We...
worked together closely to customize our menu and create a rental list with ease. He was also very accommodating for our guests who had dietary restrictions/allergies. We also had a fabulous experience at our tasting. It doesn’t get better than locally sourced ingredients! On our wedding day, Brandon brought over champagne and a platter of food to the bridal suite. At cocktail hour, his team fixed us a plate of all the appetizers that were being passed around so we wouldn't miss out. One final thought – we highly recommend incorporating the mini milkshake bar into your dessert menu! Many thanks again to Brandon and his marvelous staff.
Reviewed On 10/25/2021 by Bri M
From the start, my husband and I hit it off with Brandon. He was excited and eager to give us exactly what we wanted. And he did just that! The food was amazing and his set up is so great. We are still getting compliments about the food! I unfo...
rtunately didn't get to try everything because I was busy with photographs and other bride-like stuff, but one of his staff delivered me a plate and it was amazing.
Reviewed On 10/04/2021 by Jason O
From the moment we met Brandon we knew we wanted him and his team at our wedding! Brandon helped us go through all of the nitty gritty of our menu and planning for our wedding and when the day came him and his team showed up ready to make our d...
ay amazing. Four months later when we get together with friends some of them still talk about how much fun they had at our wedding and how great the food and atmosphere was and we credit all of that to Brandon and his team!
Reviewed On 9/22/2021 by Caity M
Brandon was an absolute sweetheart to work with and him and his crew did a stunning job catering our wedding! We worked with Brandon through the midst of a pandemic to book our wedding, design our menus, and even complete our tasting just a few...
weeks before our event. Throughout the whole process Brandon was responsive, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. When our wedding day came we had the chance to watch our guests enjoy all of his hard work and it was worth every penny. The food and atmosphere was amazing and we still have friends that mention the food at our wedding when we get together; thank you Brandon <3
Reviewed On 9/09/2021 by Erin D
We had Brandon and the Farm to Fire Team cater our wedding in the Catskills this spring. The whole process from start to finish was so great. A customized menu was one of the highlights. We didn't want the same stuff we saw at every single wed...
ding and my fiance loved the open fire piece. The guests are still talking about the food months after. We had several calls with Brandon and he worked closely with our planner to make our vision come to life. From the service team to the food to attention to detail leading up to the wedding, we loved it all. I cannot recommend Brandon and Farm to Fire enough for any event.
Reviewed On 8/27/2021 by Lynn B
Brandon at HV BBQ - Farm to Fire catered our barn wedding in the Catskills and did a fabulous job. He listened early on to what we wanted for food and came through despite an 11-month postponement and some serious wedding day rain. The food w...
as delicious and served station-style so guests could have a portion of each of the proteins and sides. Mini pies for dessert and a late night pretzel/cheese situation topped off a great evening. Staff was super. Bartenders were great. Cannot recommend them enough.
Reviewed On 8/16/2021 by Francis T
HVBBQ did an amazing job at our wedding. People are still talking about the food and the way it was prepared. We gave HVBBQ and their staff a lot to deal with because of our unique venue but they nailed it. Thank you to Brandon and his entire s...
taff for making our day amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2021
Thank you so much for the great feedback! We had so much fun celebrating with you and Alyssa and your crew. Cheers to many years of health and happiness and welcome to the family.
Reviewed On 8/14/2021 by Samantha Q
Farm to Fire 100% stole the show! Between the quality of the food, the professionalism of the staff, the cooking displays and the overall coordination they made sure it was a day we would never forget. We definitely would recommend.
Reviewed On 8/01/2021 by Travis K
Farm to Fire were absolutely amazing! I attended a wedding where they were catering and it was so cool to watch them cook and prepare the food over open fires. The team was great, and their operation is really top notch. The food was exceptiona...
l as well
Reviewed On 7/08/2021 by Kyle K
Hudson Valley BBQ Farm to Fire was so awesome to work with for our wedding day. They were very professional and everybody kept raving about how great the food and service was. The bartenders did a great job and were very personable. I am so tha...
nkful that we chose Brandon and his crew to cater our wedding. They did such a great job on everything. It was all perfect to the last detail! Signature drinks were a big hit!!
Reviewed On 4/01/2021 by Caitlin M
When we first got engaged, we searched high and low for a vendor that would bring the whole ingredients, low fuss, but high-impact type of cooking we knew we wanted — preferably with some live fire. Everywhere we turned, the options were either...
out of our budget or otherwise just not right. From the moment we first got on the phone with Brandon, we knew this was the solution we'd been dreaming of! We had such great chats and he took in everything we said, got to know our personalities and preferences, and helped us create a menu that felt so personal and right, it made me cry the first time he sent it. Our wedding has since been postponed, and Brandon and his team have been beyond accommodating in making the changes. The stress of moving our wedding date has felt so much lighter with the true partnership of vendors like these. We cannot WAIT to finally eat our wedding meal in 2022! But even ahead of that, I'd recommend Farm to Fire / Hudson Valley BBQ / Brandin without any hesitation to anyone planning their own event.
Reviewed On 4/01/2021 by Maria B
Working with Brandon at Farm to Fire has been a delight to say the least. He has worked with us from the beginning of our wedding planning adventure to curate the most perfect menu for our big day, and has worked with our personalities and pref...
erences seamlessly. We made the tough decision to postpone our original date, which was supposed to be this June (6.19.21), to instead hold the party next summer (6.11.22), and Brandon has been both patient and supportive in our decision. We honestly did not know what to expect when beginning our wedding planning, but as soon as we found Brandon and Farm to Fire, we knew it was a perfect match for us. Our tasting was so delicious and the afternoon was well spent getting to know Brandon and the ins and outs of working with Farm to Fire. We are obviously sad to have postponed our big day for many reasons, but one of the biggest is because we have to wait that much longer to enjoy the food! If you are questioning whether to book Farm to Fire or not, just do it, you will not be disappointed.
Reviewed On 10/28/2020 by Daisy D
Brandon was great at working with us to make our wedding happen despite COVID. He eased into a relocation and coordinated with our new venue ensuring everything went smoothly! I got so many compliments on him and his staffs friendliness! I real...
ly enjoyed the apps and all of the food. Some guests did say the food was cold by their time, due to buffet and no warmers. I did want the food to be better covered for COVID, but after two weeks we had no covid cases so it ended up being fine. One thing was that it was hard at times to get ahold of Brandon or obtain documents. Overall it was a great experience and I would recommend!
Reviewed On 10/27/2020 by Chris H
Highly recommend! Brandon is extremely easy to work with and very responsive. His menu planning is very flexible and after attending the tasting, there is not question he is an excellent chef. You absolutely should hire Brandon and his team fo...
r your event. No question!
Reviewed On 10/25/2020 by Samantha G
I wish we could give Brandon more than 5 STARS! We had one major must have at our wedding and that was amazing food. It was no surprise that Brandon and his team made that happen. From the very start of planning Brandon was an absolute pleasur...
e to work with, fast forward to only 6 months before our wedding and a pandemic came and changed everything. Brandon was positive, understanding, helpful and honestly just an amazing person to chat with about our uncertain plans. The day approached and he made all the appropriate accommodations to make sure our friends,family and the staff were safe. Also, I think it is important I mention CHICKEN AND WAFFLES! The whole menu making process was actually amazing and it often made us hungry. The day of it was amazing to see it come together and smell it cooking! I (The Bride) will go on the record and say that I WAS FULL! Brandon made sure we got to eat everything and boy did we eat! Our drinks were absolutely delicious with a good old Whiskey Sour with egg whites and a smokey Mexican mule! We honestly want to have another wedding/event just so Brandon can feed us again! We did not have to worry about anything, Brandon and his team took care of everything and even the day of came up to our house and dropped off a little snack. We could honestly go on and on about how perfect Brandon is but we may run out of space. If you are looking for the perfect caterer Brandon is your guy! The FOOD AND DRINKS WERE AMAZING!!!! We forever love Brandon and the Hudson Valley BBQ team!
Reviewed On 9/11/2020 by Shira L
Brandon is amazing!! wedding planing is very stressful but having Brandon as our caterer took all the stress away he is easy to work with and always always available to talk to.!!! his work is an art!!! his food is an art!!! his food is out of ...
this world!!! not only is Hudson Valley BBQ have the most amazing wedding menu but Brandon will work with you to make your special day even more special and customize anything you want !! Hiring Hudson Valley BBQ was the best decision. !! We were so lucky Brandon was available for our wedding date !! Brandon is the Best and you be a fool to have anyone else do your wedding !!! on top of his amazing food Brandon is a solid person and someone we will be friends with for a long time. we love you Brandon!!!
Reviewed On 9/09/2020 by Samantha L
Brandon has definitely been a Godsend with our wedding. We are having our wedding in a small town in upstate NY and my fear was that I would not be able to find any vegan options for myself while also satisfying our omnivore guests. Brandon abs...
olutely came through, creating a blended menu from scratch based on everything my fiance and I love. When it came to our menu tasting, we were invited to his home & not just treated like a client but, like a friend. When COVID hit, and our wedding had to be postponed, Brandon was super supportive making sure he was able to work with us on our new date instead of simply trying to fill his calendar with new couples. I never have to wait on an e-mail response, and I can always call him when I need him. I would 1000% recommend HVBBQ, unless of course you want boring ass wedding food.
Reviewed On 9/08/2020 by Allyson P
Brandon is definitely a must-have wedding caterer! He is very responsive and incredibly talented at creating menus, and is very open minded to little changes here and there - whatever is best for the couple is definitely his MO! Plus, the food ...
- AMAZING! We had our tasting and I literally cannot wait for our wedding; I’m just dreaming about literally everything that will be served. Also, I want to give a huge shoutout to Brandon’s response and handling of the COVID nightmare. He has been incredibly supportive and flexible throughout this whole process and my fiancé and I could not have been more thankful! Definitely book HV BBQ CO! You won’t regret it!
Reviewed On 11/05/2019 by Timothy C
The food was awesome and it was great working with Brandon. He always kept in contact with us about our wedding day and offer great suggestions in regards. He made our day easier
Reviewed On 10/19/2019 by Jessica L
I recently attended a wedding with these guys as the caterer and the food was amazing! I had been following their social media for some time and was so excited to finally try all the food I had only seen in pictures/videos. The cocktail hour h...
ad a visually stunning and equally delicious cheese table along with some passed appetizers. I was a huge fan of the yummy grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters as well as the bacon wrapped dates. For dinner I chose to make chicken and waffles with some of the BEST fried chicken I've ever had. The chicken was so tender and juicy with the crispiest breading and I topped it with a freshly fried, over easy, egg. The brussel sprouts were definitely the star of the sides and had an amazing flavor. Overall, everything was incredibly well seasoned, no detail was overlooked and I could tell all the ingredients were the absolute freshest. I look forward to booking Brandon if I ever get married myself!
Reviewed On 10/18/2019 by Yi-Mei T
Brandon was such a wonderful bright light throughout my entire planning process. He truly put me to ease from the first call I had with him right up to the wedding day. Not only was his food absolutely delicious (we got so many compliments from...
guests !), but there wasn’t a single dish idea I threw at him that he wasn’t 100% game to try. He even hosted us for a tasting up in his Hudson restaurant so that we could feel completely comfortable in all our choices leading up to the big day. He is an absolute delight and I would highly highly recommend Brandon and HVBBQ!
Reviewed On 10/18/2019 by Chris W
I have never written a review prior to this one. The reason I wanted to write this review is because of the superior service I received from one of the vendors at my wedding, Brandon with Hudson Valley BBQ. From the beginning of the planning...
process all the way through our wedding day we had an awesome catering experience. Brandon is very organized and communicated very clearly and addressed all our needs and wants. Our tasting was amazing, and the food was over the top. Our wedding went off without a hitch and we all had a great time. I received numerous compliments about the food that Brandon provided. The fish, the brisket, and THE DESSERTS were all amazing. IF YOU ARE HAVING A WEDDING OR ANY OTHER EVENT YOU NEED CATERED IN THE HUDSON VALLEY CALL BRANDON!
Reviewed On 10/17/2019 by Deborah B
When my daughter told me she wanted Brandon and his crew at Hudson Valley BBQ Co to cater her wedding, I had to wonder if the food could POSSIBLY live up to his amazing Instagram pictures. It does! Brandon helped the bride and groom pick out a ...
memorable menu that perfectly complemented their farmhouse wedding vision: brisket and pork sliders, a rainbow of grilled veggies, pork belly buns, fried chicken and waffles... I'm smiling just remembering all that amazing food and our VERY happy guests. There is nothing boring about Hudson Valley BBQ Co's food. You need them at your wedding!
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Sarah B
Hire Brandon as your wedding catering. Period. End of story. If you want more reasons, here are some of our favorites: 1. Brandon worked with us to create an entirely customized menu that reflected our tastes, and our theme (incorporating food...
from our various travels). 2. Our guests left saying that it was the best wedding food they had ever had 3. We got many guests to try completely new foods Brandon was able to make for us, way beyond “chicken or steak”, he did thai peanut and aji verde, but in a very approachable way. 4. My sister-in-law, who doesn’t normally drink tequila, said our custom margarita was the best cocktail she had ever had (EVER). 5. Brandon’s team made us a special plate of two of each appetizer and our signature drink, so we actually got to enjoy some of the food we’d selected. Man, was it delicious. It was ALL delicious. Nothing was a dud. 6. Brandon’s team also made me a plate to enjoy after the reception to make sure I had plenty to eat that night. Brides get busy! 7. I ate some of that plate the next morning, and that flank steak was out of this world. It's delicious in a way that makes you want to lick the plate even the next day! 8. The cookie ice cream sandwiches sent people back for seconds (how often does that happen really?) 9. Over a week later, people are still mentioning to us how great our food was 10. We could gush about Brandon, his team, and his food for ages. You should really just go ahead and hire him.
Reviewed On 10/12/2019 by Nicole S
Not sure where I even start. Brandon was a pleasure to work with from day one. The only thing better than Brandon himself is is kick-ass food. My guests are still raving about how cool the set up was and how his food was the best they have ever...
had at a wedding. He was so unbelievably accommodating to anything we wanted to-- from the all night long cocktail style event, to altering the menu, to adding special elements of family recipes into the food. You name it, and he will make it happen!! We can not imagine our wedding day without Brandon and his AMAZING staff as part of it.
Reviewed On 10/09/2019 by Marcin R
Brandon was an absolute pleasure to work with. There was plenty of communication before, during, and after our tasting which helped finalize a custom menu that reflected each of our individual tastes. On the day of the wedding, when I arrived a...
t the venue with my groomsmen, I was greeted by a rack of ribs and a display of grills, meat, and fire. It was exactly what we were looking for and a real crowd pleaser. Our guests loved the menu and I’d have another wedding just for the food alone.
Reviewed On 10/06/2019 by Aryana S
DO NOT HIRE Hudson Valley BBQ! We hired Brandon to cater our wedding a year and a half out and were so excited about the possibility of having his food. As time went on, responses took longer but we still weren’t concerned. It was not until 5 d...
ays before our wedding when we learned he had still not applied for a liquor permit (something that needs to be complete 15 days prior to an event). Brandon was evasive and defensive, blaming the venue for being difficult to get a hold of, but it turns out he never tried to communicate with them. What was supposed to be an exciting week leading up to our wedding became one of the most stressful weeks I have ever had. Brandon called me that week after he learned I reached out to the person applying for the liquor permit to learn more information since he was not answering messages from my wedding planner. He was so angry I “went behind his back” and was completely unprofessional on the call, blaming everyone but himself, and giving no answer for why the permit had not been applied for earlier. Three days before our wedding we made the incredibly difficult decision to fire Brandon because we could not trust he would show up for our wedding, and at that point we were worried we might not have food or liquor that day. It turned out to be the right decision, because we later learned he has not only backed out of many other weddings, but had double booked our wedding date and was likely never planning to be there in the first place. Brandon is unstable and unreliable, and I would not trust him to cater your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 12/30/2019
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Aryanna. As we all know, there are at least 2 sides to every situation. To any potential couples reading this review, we would encourage you to let our other reviews help paint a better pi...
cture of our work. If talking personally with some of these couples that left reviews would be helpful, we can set that up as well.
Reviewed On 9/19/2019 by elise l
words could never do this amazing company justice! My husband and I, along with my entire family couldn't be happier with everything HV BBQ! Brandon is a DREAM to work with for your wedding or any event. His calm and warm demeanor is exactly w...
hat you want for one of the most specials days of your life. The food was outstanding, presentation was exceptional and the staff was the friendliest! I can not recommend enough!! THANK YOU HVBBQ can't wait to work with you guys again!
Reviewed On 9/19/2019 by Jennifer M
Wow.....Brandon and his crew threw down at our wedding. I’m talking straight up epic! Our guests LOVED LOVED LOVED the food. We want a wedding do-over just so we can have a second round of all the deliciousness! From the beginning Brandon ...
knocked it out of the park! He came up with a super creative menu that fit perfectly into our wedding day vision. He answered my millions of stupid emails without complaint. He was always open to hearing my opinions/ideas but was also a champ at making executive decisions when I needed him to and to top it all off the guy is funny as hell! I can’t thank Hudson Valley BBQ enough for making our wedding day so special. Big thanks to Brandon and his crew you all are amazing 🙌🏼!
Reviewed On 7/24/2019 by David L
Sooooo gooood! Brandon and his team cooked up the most incredible meal. Most couples say they barely had time to eat at their wedding; I made sure I had a second helping, and wish I could have had a third! We wanted a family-style meal that wa...
s effectively fancy comfort food, and Brandon nailed it. BBQ brisket, BBQ chicken, BBQ pulled pork, Mac n’ cheese, corn bread, coleslaw, “burnt ends” beets. That BBQ sauce! I wish I had a lifetime supply. For cocktail hour, we chose from a menu of options (caprese skewers, Chinese-style pork buns, fancy pigs in a blanket, arancini aka deep-fried risotto balls) but don’t feel limited - Brandon said multiple times his team can (and have!) cook up just about anything you want. Food aside, planning with Brandon was great. He was organized, prompt with email, and dropped in suggestions here and there (“Since you want to serve Prosecco when guests arrive, one thing we can do is drop in a raspberry into each glass, if you’d like?”) that are great touches. He’d worked with our venue (Wedding Barn at Lakota’s Farm) and rental company (Total Events) many times, so logistics were easy. Brandon’s service-minded approach shows through every time he answers “Don’t worry, we got this.” Day of wedding, Brandon and his team showed up early (before I did!) to set up their BBQ smoker and grill. You could smell the BBQ during the day, it was amazing. In addition to cooking, his service staff and bartenders were excellent - attentive, friendly, and numerous. Hudson Valley BBQ gets my full throated recommendation. I’m so glad we were able to work with them, and I hope you do too!
Reviewed On 7/16/2019 by Susan L
Brandon is the best of the best! His talents exceeded all our expectations and his love of food was experienced with each bite, from each course. A surprise to our taste buds. From the appetizers and sangria drinks, to fast forward the desser...
ts. A perfect collaboration with the bride and groom to choose a summer menu that spoke of family love. Family style perfection! Our guests had the opportunity to watch Brandon in action and he was a delight. A true talent for sure. His professionalism with a kiss on my hand and kind words spoken “ congratulations and now Mom, have a wonderful night and enjoy!” Was appreciated. His staff gave every guest attention to the littlest detail. We appreciated Brandon’s hard work and all efforts made for a wedding to remember. Special would be an understatement. A food extravaganza! We want a do over!!!
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Jessica F
My husband and I are extremely happy that we chose Hudson valley bbq to cater our wedding. We knew we had to have Brandon cook at our wedding after eating his drunken Brussels sprouts and steak with mango salsa at a bridal expo. It was love at ...
first bite. It was a lot of fun coming up with a personalized menu with Brandon. He was great throughout the whole process. Everything was delicious. Everyone at our wedding stated that it was the best food they ever had at a wedding. If you want awesome farm to table bbq, Hudson bbq is the way to go!
Reviewed On 6/03/2019 by Christina S
My husband and I were married May 4, 2019. We decided to go with HVBBQ after reaching out to several vendors. Brandon was amazing! The communication was easy and we were able to change our menu at our tasting which was held at Brandon's beauti...
ful home. Our menu consisted of appetizers including harvest trays filled with cheese and charcuterie, and passed apps including chicken and waffles, mini caranitas with margarita shooters, grilled shrimp on polenta, grilled cheese and tomato soup shooters and truffled arancini. Our main course began with a plated brussels, kale and romaine caesar salad with homemade croutons and the main courses were served family style and included smoked short ribs with garlic smashed potatoes, Tuscan chicken with agave carrots, and handmade pesto tagliatelle. Finally, our desserts were his and hers mini milkshakes, and a zeppole bar. Brandon, thank you so much for making such wonderful food and providing a staff that was efficient, kind and attentive. So many guests have raved about both. Guest highlights were the chicken and waffles, short ribs and mashed potatoes, the zeppoles and milkshakes but everything was DELICIOUS. If you are looking for a caterer I would definitely recommend the Hudson Valley BBQ Co. You will not be disappointed!
Reviewed On 5/30/2019 by hannah a
Brandon and the entire team at Hudson Valley BBQ are quite possibly the greatest caterers you could ever invite to your wedding. I know that may sound bold, but it's true. Aside from the fact that they create delicious food, they are an absolut...
e pleasure to work with. From start to finish Brandon was responsive, helpful and created a menu that matched our personalities and food preferences. His food is creative, fun and absolutely delicious. He is also great at creating new and unique foods for your special day. Brandon created for us a his and her pierogi bar and we were able to create our own flavors. Our cocktail hour consisted of mini chicken and waffles, bacon wrapped dates, maple glazed pork belly on edible spoons and more. We set up a family style dinner for our main course that included a full pig roast, Mexican street corn, skillet corn bread.. and more.... I do not have enough positive things to say about Hudson Valley BBQ. If you are looking for food that is beautiful and soulful, I highly recommend giving them a shout. It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and I could not picture working with anyone else. Did I mention they are an absolute pleasure to work with? Just want to make that point very clear. Thank you for everything Brandon!
Reviewed On 5/12/2019 by NATHALIE R
We contacted Brandon last year about our upcoming October 2019 nuptials. Everything was going smoothly until Brandon stopped responding to our calls and emails. We were finally able to reach him and he informed us he would not be able to do the...
wedding because he had a family issue. But after some further communication with my fiancée, he informed him he basically just ignored us and booked another wedding. He led us on and we lost valuable time to find someone else. Not okay.
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2019
Hello Nathalie, Thank you for leaving a review about your experience. Unfortunately, when my grandmother passed away, I went home to Montana for a week. That was the delay in emails, which I relayed and apologized for. You were 4th in line for ...
the date, meaning when you reached out, we already had 4 other couples that had proposals or contracts in their hand. As much as I wished we could have helped with your wedding catering, that was not in the cards. A couple moved forward with a contract they had before you had ever contacted us. I wish you two all the best and hope you have a perfect wedding day. Sincerely, Brandon.
Reviewed On 10/28/2018 by Samantha M
Deciding to hire Brandon and Hudson Valley BBQ Co. was one of our first and best wedding decisions. We had a very particular vision for our wedding, and Brandon knew exactly how to execute it-- we immediately fell in love with his open fire coo...
king technique. He is a remarkably talented chef, as well as a genuinely kind and accommodating companion during the planning process. His range of skills and menu options is startling, and the price point cannot be beat. We were so glad to develop a friendship with Brandon in addition to serving outstanding food at our wedding.
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Ryan L
Brandon was a pleasure to work with. It Started From The Tasting that he hosted for my wife and I. He invited us over for a home cooked meal and made us feel like family. Our wedding was held at owls hoot Barn in West Coxsackie and had the be...
st cocktail hour I have ever seen. Mini chicken and waffles is a must pick btw. He also has a really cool smoker that is an attraction to see in itself. I just wish the venue would've let him place it closer for people to see. Definitely recommend!!!
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Erin D
I was in a wedding this past weekend in West Coxsackie and HV BBQ Co was the caterer and they were an amazing surprise! I can’t say enough about how great there food and service was if your ever lucky enough to experience them you will not be d...
isappointed!
Reviewed On 10/04/2018 by Nicole W
Brandon is just the absolute best. His easy-going attitude is exactly what you'd want when you're in stress time planning a wedding. I'm pretty disorganized but he completely stayed on top of everything and made sure it all went off without a h...
itch. His food is absolutely delicious. My guests have not stopped talking about the salmon. Thanks, B!
Reviewed On 9/20/2018 by Chelsea A
Brandon was a joy to work with from beginning to end. We got hitched at Oz Farm and his cooking style matched the venue’s barn/rustic style perfectly! His food was delicious and beautifully prepared. Brandon was extremely helpful and willing to...
lend a hand in any way he could (on top of his regular catering duties). He even helped my mom pull weeds from the front of the barn because he’s that kind of guy - he was awesome sauce. Go with HVBBQ if you want great food, a unique cooking style, and wonderful teammates the day of.
Reviewed On 9/07/2018 by Janice D
Flawless wedding day for my daughter at Owks Hoot Barn . An extraordinary, outrageously creative vegan / vegetarian feast ! Thank you for an amazing day .
Reviewed On 9/05/2018 by Gabriella D
You wouldn't think of a BBQ company for a vegan wedding - but we honestly can't think of any vendor we would have rather had for our wedding! As vegetarian/vegan, our goal was to show our friends and family how awesome meat free food can be. Br...
andon and his team seriously nailed it. The food was simply incredible. Tofu and waffles were some of the favorites, along with a make your own taco bar, and bibimbap! All of our guests absolutely loved the food, and are still telling us a week later how delicious everything was. Some of our most meat-eater family members told us it was the best food they've had at a wedding. After the ceremony, Brandon's team made a platter of food for me and my husband to share when we had a moment alone. We got to enjoy a few minutes together and the food before the rest of the reception, which was a highlight for us. The beer and wine selection was perfect. Thank you Brandon and HV BBQ, we couldn't be happier with how amazing the food and service was.
Reviewed On 9/02/2018 by Marissa F
Hudson Valley BBQ was the perfect choice for our wedding at Hayfield! Our guests not only loved the non-traditional choice of BBQ at a wedding but a month later are still talking about how good the food was and dreaming of the fried chicken. I ...
really appreciated how flexible Brandon was, as we were able to completely customize our menu to add foods that were special to us. I highly recommend HVBBQ!
Reviewed On 7/23/2018 by Vincent R
It's hard to be absolutely sure of something so important as the food and catering team for your wedding day, especially when that's one of the biggest moving pieces and one of the things guests will remember the most. However, after actually m...
eeting Brandon and doing the tasting right at his home, we were nothing but excited for our wedding day. Everything about the tasting and even the custom menu we were able to create was very different from what we've ever experienced for a wedding, but it was exactly what we wanted. Brandon, his family, and his team are all extremely friendly and down to earth, and helped to make our wedding day memorable and stress-free. Most importantly, the food was delicious and we heard nothing but compliments from our guests (many of whom originally questioned our "un-traditional" menu choices). If you're bored of typical wedding food and want your own menu with amazing and creative ideas that are made from scratch, definitely check out Hudson Valley BBQ!
Reviewed On 7/13/2018 by Christina M
Food was amazing. Brandon was so easy to work with and even met us at a middle location for our final payment because we were so busy! We did family style plates so the best part of the night was looking out and seeing all the guests passing th...
e plates around and eating until the plates were clean!! The desserts didn’t even make it past a couple minutes, enough said. We wish we could call him up to make us dinner every night!
Reviewed On 6/28/2018 by Lisa G
Brandon's service was affordable while being so deeply catered to our tastes and all done with a smile and such a calm demeanor. Brandon put me at ease the whole time that we worked together on our wedding, but more than that... he delivered. T...
he food was mouth watering. I don't know how you feed that many people that well, but my guests were in awe. My family friend, a Tony winning costume designer, said it was the best food she'd ever had at a wedding... and she has TASTE. On top of the food, the people who served it were so kind, and were so thoughtful to make sure that the bride and groom were always fed! I can't tell you which food was my favorite... maybe the mini chicken and waffles. Brandon's team brought the ambiance, diligence and taste that my rustic wedding needed. He was a perfect choice.
Reviewed On 6/25/2018 by Emily D
Brandon was the absolute best! From our tasting nearly a year before the wedding to taking a picture together at the end of the night, it felt like a dear friend was catering our wedding. They came early to set up and transformed the front of ...
the barn into a field kitchen which was amazing to watch. All of our guests got a kick of watching (and smelling) the food being made. My personal favorite moment was when I came out to do our first look and the staff cheered and then offered me samples of their delicious food!!! People cannot stop talking about how great the food was and how friendly Brandon’s entire staff was as well. Kevin and I want to get married again just to eat all of the food again! Thanks so much for everything, I’m still dreaming of those buffalo wings.
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Morgan T
Brandon and team did a great job! Our guests raved about the food and loved that it was family style. We chose to do brisket, chicken bryan and gnocchi for our main course. It was all phenomenal. No one left hungry for sure! The bar was also ve...
ry successful and everyone loved our signature drinks (blueberry mojito and long island iced tea!) We were not blessed with beautiful weather on our wedding day which made logistics a little more complicated. (Our dinner tent flooded just a few hours before dinner time and it was 55 degrees!). Brandon and team were flexible and worked with us to make it happen! Huddson Valley BBQ Co really has a unique thing going. Quality, fresh food and the ability to customize your menu to include almost anything your heart desires. Thanks Hudson Valley BBQ Co!
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Lauren D
I'm going to be a hundred percent honest: this food was incredible and the chef will put in one hundred percent effort to make your wedding day amazing. Homemade, from scratch, wholesome goodness. Cocktail hour was a gorgeous spread of crudite,...
cheeses, and dips. The prizes at cocktail hour were the hot wings (I risked my dress and makup multiple times to go back for seconds and thirds on these) mini pork tacos with an excellently balanced avocado lime crema and a grilled cheese and tomato soup shooter. It was 90 degrees but the soup was worth it. Dinner was pulled pork, chicken, herbed mashed potatoes, creamy and perfect Mac and cheese. The whole party was raving about it, and I don't think I saw a single uncleaned plate. Dessert was cakes and waffles!!! Overall, Brandon brought a beautiful, homemade, personal touch to all the food. His passion and dedication to his craft was evident in all parts of the process, and he went above and beyond to make my sister's wedding the most delicious I have been to.
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Jannah F
Last weekend I attended a magical wedding in Woodland Valley, NY. Along with the gorgeous surroundings, the food was fantastic! Brandon and his crew made the process look effortless and the food taste delicious. Everyone was friendly and a plea...
sure to interact with. Each bite was perfect and the attention to detail was apparent. The ribs (omg), the tuna poke, the chicken, salmon, corn bread...where do I begin?! Hats off to them. As an event planner, I would love to work with them in the future! I only have good things to say.
Reviewed On 6/06/2018 by knottie78daaf26f95d993f
Personalized Service 5/5, Farm to Table Freshness 5/5, Reliable Owner 5/5, Friendly staff 5/5. Presentations top notch. HVBBQ hit all the marks for our daughters recent wedding. Having Brandon as our caterer was an overall great experience for ...
our family. He involved us all from the beginning to bring our daughters vision to life. Contacting us frequently leading up to the day and making himself available to us throughout the wedding to make sure her was meeting our expectations. We felt we were in good hands from start to finish !
Reviewed On 6/05/2018 by Axel B
Just recently invited to a wedding in upstate NY. Experienced HV BBQ and must say, great food, great staff. The venue had limited capabilities and HV BBQ made it work. Don’t let the BBQ fool you, it was nothing like a HOUSTON BBQ, it was hig...
h class and high quality.
Reviewed On 12/13/2017 by Nan V
Brandon was a gem throughout the entire planning process. We had to do a bit of a sales job to convince our parents that bbq ribs were a good idea for a wedding, but Brandon hosted all of us and we were sold from the first bite, ending up with ...
ribs you could cut off the bone, prime rib, chicken, roasted vegetables, mac'n'cheese, corn bread and a great dessert station. He was super easy to work with and was always about finding a solution, and doing so with a smile and sense of humor. We had a fairly significant challenge with our original bar plan, and he came in last minute to help save the day. One of the favorite memories of the bridal party was getting a rib with sauce that he let us bring in from Alabama right off the smoker before walking down the aisle. Reasonably priced, small business owner, super easy to work with - it wouldn't have been the same without him. The only comment we have is that the wait staff should have come around a 2nd or 3rd time to refill wine during dinner. They only came by once so people had to go up to the bar, which wasn't really the plan but again our bar situation was a challenge across the board. We couldn't recommend him more. Here's a link to the blog our photographer put together to show photos of his work: https://ytkphotography.com/peter-and-nans-lakota-farm-wedding/
Reviewed On 12/12/2017 by Nelson P
From the moment I met Brandon before our wedding started, he put me at ease. He was professional and obviously had control of everything food related. He could see that I was stressed and offered to help with anything else I needed, and did. On...
top of being awesome people, he and his staff went above and beyond all night. And the food was AMAZING, I was not expecting that. I've only ever had mediocre food at weddings and this was not your typical wedding bulls**t! If you're trying to think outside the box and want excellent food and service, you should definitely call him.
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Hannah P
My husband and I simply could NOT have imagined a more flawless, perfect, wonderful catering experience for our September barn wedding in the Catskills. For those that don’t want to read all of the details below just know that you cannot go wro...
ng having HV BBQ Co/Brandon Snooks cater your wedding, regardless of the menu/cuisine –type you have in mind. Food: food was #2 on the list of things my husband and I cared about for our wedding (#1 was both of us showing up and legally tying the knot), so to say we cared about the quality of our caterer would be an understatement. We lucked out – the food quite honestly blew us away. Every appetizer we chose was delicious – pear and gorgonzola flatbread, truffle arancini, caprese skewers, shrimp ceviche and a harvest tray of cheeses and meats. People were repeatedly coming up to us during the cocktail hour asking us if we had tried all of the apps because they were so damn good. For our main dinner we had chicken, pulled pork and beef brisket cooked outside over an open fire (for meats), along with a tater tot bar/three sauces, drunken Brussel sprouts (ridiculously good), and tangy coleslaw (for sides). The mini pies we had for dessert were to die for! Not one thing on our plates was anything short of divine. I was always skeptical of the ability for wedding food to be top-notch, but Brandon and his staff totally proved that you can get the meal of your dreams cooked for over 100 people. Service: great food somehow doesn’t taste as great if your caterer is hard to work with – Brandon could NOT have the made the process more pleasant and easy from start to finish. My husband and I were dropped by our caterer a few months out from the wedding out of the blue (I know…), and so we were wary of beginning another business relationship with somebody else. But from our first phone call with Brandon, we were totally at ease and taken care of. He was incredibly responsive to our emails (a skill that is unfortunately hard to find) and always as friendly as could be. The day of the wedding he sent a plate of pork as well as some pie holes up to the room where my bridesmaids and I were getting ready, which was the sweetest touch and is indicative of how he is always thinking about how he can make the experience more special for everybody involved. Experience: the last thing to note is that the experience of having Brandon and his staff cooking outside over an open fire all day leading up to, and during, the ceremony was so cool. The whole place smelled like pork and, good lord, it was magical. A number of friends and family members remarked how great it was to be able to watch the staff cook, to check out the smokers, etc. If you aren’t using HV BBQ Co. for your wedding (or whatever event you are thinking of having catered)… you are just doing it wrong. Top-notch food, served with love and passion – doesn’t get any better than that! Thanks to Brandon and the entire HV BBQ Co. staff!
Reviewed On 10/22/2017 by Angela M
My husband and I wanted a food truck themed wedding for our food service. After having a truck back out on us, we were scrambling to find another. Then we stumbled upon Brandon Snooks of Hudson Valley BBQ. He was so accommodating to all of our ...
ideas, and the price was extremely reasonable. His menu options or suggestions were so outrageously enticing that it was almost impossible to choose. We ended up putting together a menu for a taco bar and a chicken and waffle bar. There was warm sausage gravy you could drizzle over the waffles, and a staff member frying eggs to order to pile on top too! The food was so unique and delicious and my guests were raving about the food. Brandon and his staff served about 200 people flawlessly. He was easy to work with and has a great personality! I am still dreaming about getting my hands on another waffle.
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Victoria F
My daughter found this wonderful BBQ caterer... It fit perfectly with her country rustic theme... But more importantly, the food was outrageous and the service was top notch!! Everyone raved about the food and also The friendliness and service ...
of Brandon and his staff. I wanted Ashley to enjoy her day and have everything run smoothly! Brandon and his team came early and got the smokers and food going... All the food is locally sourced so it's fresh and also supports the community! I can't say enough about HV BBQ! It's Perfection on a Plate!
Reviewed On 10/13/2017 by Nelson P
Don't hesitate to hire Brandon and his team at HVBBQ for your wedding!!! In short, he was a pleasure to work with, the food was amazing and they went above and beyond to help make our wedding (especially the reception) a really fun party. W...
hen I came across the company, there weren't any reviews but the food looked delicious and I liked what Brandon was about after looking into his site. It took us a long time to decide on the type of food so after that, we didn't want to have to create a whole menu. After having a phone conversation with Brandon, (we talked about food and lots of other things, he's very easy to talk to) he emailed me a sample menu complete with price per person, taking everything we talked about and turning it into a cohesive menu. Since my husband and I were paying for everything ourselves, our budget was very limited. Brandon was so great in working with us, never pressuring us into more than we could afford. His prices are in general, much more affordable than all the other companies I researched...just fyi! On the day of our (very DIY) wedding, there were so many moving parts and Brandon and his team really stepped in to help make things run smoothly, without anybody asking! We had a buffet style reception and guests were shamelessly getting up for seconds and thirds. 2 weeks later, our family and friends are still talking about how much they loved the food. If great food, and a fun party are high on your list of wedding priorities, definitely give Brandon a call!
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Ashley N
I honestly cannot thank Brandon and his team enough! My husband and I wanted something different than the traditional wedding food to match our outdoor, fall New England wedding. This was absolute perfection! We made a custom menu with Brandon ...
to match our tastes and everything was delicious! Everyone at the wedding was raving about how amazing all the food was! The biggest hits of the night though were the pork belly mini waffles and the apple cider donuts- I highly suggest these! Many of the guests told me that they had never been to a wedding where they left so full because they loved the food so much that they went up for thirds! 😊 But the thing that really stood out for me in addition to the exceptional food was the service. Brandon really wanted to make sure that we had a perfect day. He took care of getting us a bartender and he hired the best staff. Brandon and his team even made a special platter of a sampling of all the appetizers and one for desserts for the bride/groom so that we did not miss out on any food while we were off taking pictures with the photographer or dancing on the dance floor. Brandon made sure that I was fed which I honestly do not know if most brides are lucky enough to have a caterer to make sure of that! If I had missed out on those pork belly waffles, I would have been so sad! He and his team really care about their clients and wanted to make sure that everything was taken care of so that we would not have to worry about anything! Brandon and his team were even fine with our dog hanging around trying to get some scraps while they were cooking. I cannot recommend HVBBQCo enough! Hire them for your event for a truly amazing experience that will totally wow all of your guests!
Reviewed On 10/01/2017 by Michelle J
Brandon was fantastic! Very responsive and was able to easily accommodate our resquests (food allergies, water station for ceremony, bartenders). His staff was truly the best the day of and would do anything to make the day perfect. I was so i...
mpressed by all of them. The menu included grilled salmon and pulled pork with grilled vegetables and farro salad- all the guests commented on how fresh and delicious it all was. For dessert they made apple cider donuts and mini pies- perfect for an upstate NY fall wedding and they flew off the counter! Would 100% recommend Brandon and HV BBQ!!
Reviewed On 9/02/2017 by Benal R
Brandon's calm demeanor coupled with his extensive culinary expertise helped make the task of planning the meal at our wedding both easy and fun. Our guests were made up of a bunch of foodies so we couldn't settle for typical "wedding food." ...
Brandon didn't let us down! Virtually everything is made from scratch - including the 3 customized BBQ sauces we chose. Even the grills he uses are homemade custom cooking machines! He is a true culinary artist! Brandon helped my wife and I choose a menu to meet our tastes and wow our guests! His staff was professional and bent over backwards to do whatever they could to make our day special. We hope to use them again to cater future events for us!
Reviewed On 8/29/2017 by Cassie M
I was in my best friends wedding and Brandon and his team catered her wedding. They did an awesome job. The food was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend this company. Make sure you get the Mac and Cheese and chicken and waffles. Sooooo go...
od.
Reviewed On 8/27/2017 by Anca G
Brandon and his team were so great. The first thing that impressed me was his responsiveness. He responded to all of our emails and texts in record time. He was so nice, so easy to talk to about what we wanted, so professional, and really mad...
e us feel at ease that everything would be taken care of (and it was). He had great ideas for food when we asked, and seemed really excited about our ideas too. Most importantly, the food was delicious. We got so so many compliments on it. The milkshake bar was my personal favorite, and the late night grilled cheeses were brilliant. Basically he's the best.
Reviewed On 8/21/2017 by Kayla S
Where to start with this guy? He's the BEST. Our wedding planner recommended him and his crew, and she wasn't overselling when she said that she internally cheers every time he's working one of her weddings. I'm from Texas and had many proud Te...
xans in attendance, so I really wanted someone who knew what to do with high quality meat...and my wife doesn't eat meat, so we also needed someone who could make a vegetarian entree that she would be excited to eat. Brandon nailed it, guys. Entrees (best fried chicken I've ever had, pulled pork, beet burnt ends), sides (street corn, skillet mac and cheese, drunken brussels sprouts), and a GOSH DARN MILKSHAKE BAR. I could even spend time talking about the hors d'oeuvres. It's a month later, and we still have people telling us how good the food was...even our snobbiest friends, which is saying something because we live in Brooklyn. Add that to the fact that he's an extremely responsive, inventive, and all-around warm, cool, dude? He even made my wife her own personal cheese pizza because it was her favorite food and didn't fit the overall menu. He's a hero. Hire him.
Reviewed On 8/17/2017 by A N
Brandon and his team were a pleasure to work with. Brandon was great at crafting a menu to suit us and made the whole process very easy and straightforward. We opted for a very classic American Summer BBQ and everything was delicious. Many of o...
ur guests commented on how great the food was and how nice the team was. Everyone really enjoyed the experience, the set up, and the nice change from a typical 'wedding meal'.
Reviewed On 7/05/2017 by Diana C
I definitely recommend Hudson Valley BBQ Co for any special event you are planning! Brandon and team were nothing short of amazing when they catered my Surprise Wedding aka planned Engagement Party! The food was delicious and they really went...
above and beyond to make sure I enjoyed my special day. True professionals for the entire process of leading up to and day of my event. I also still dream about the bacon wrapped-Gorgonzola stuffed Dates and the amazing smoked Pig & Brisket!
Reviewed On 5/21/2017 by Kaye S
These guys did an outstanding job. We had them deliver the food and set it up in buffet style. The food was prepared perfectly, our order was 100% correct and even when we had some confusion on how it was being warmed, Brandon was very professi...
onal and helped us make our event go off without a hitch. The food was phenomenal! Some of the best BBQ we have had anywhere in the area! The whole process from initial order to final product was easy, and stress free. I would very highly recommend Hudson Valley BBQ Co. to anyone looking for a great catering option for their event.
Reviewed On 4/03/2017 by Carson H
We have had the best experience working with Brandon, and our tasting was UNBELIEVABLE. He completely understands our vibe as a couple and what we're looking for at our wedding and our menu completely fits our style. Can we talk about the taco ...
bar and pig roast AND vegetarian options? Very creative, professional, and a great sense of humor — we cannot wait for this!!!!

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