Farm to Fire

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!!!

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.

- 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 🙌🏼!

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!

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!!!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!!!

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itch. His food is absolutely delicious. My guests have not stopped talking about the salmon. Thanks, B!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 !

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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/

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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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.

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.

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'.

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!

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.

bar and pig roast AND vegetarian options? Very creative, professional, and a great sense of humor — we cannot wait for this!!!!

farm to table theme for our wedding. We were worried that we wouldn't find the type of food experience we were looking for within the price range we wanted, and we did just that with Brandon. We had such fun customizing our menu...it's a shame we have to wait until our big day to finally eat it. Seriously can't recommend working with him enough!

so excited about making our menu unique. From the apps to the dessert, we had so much say on everything. Our menu turned out perfect and the price was very good. My mother has been extremely involved and he even called her and walked her through every course so she felt at ease. We did a tasting and I cannot even tell you how amazing the grilled meats were. We did the open fire grilling station and the short ribs that he smoked and then grilled were the best I had ever had. I cannot recommend Hudson Valley BBQ Co. enough.

style pasta made everyone in our group happy. We did 3 tastings and the food was better and a little less money than the other two. My mom is a chef and insisted the food be authentic and made from scratch. She loved it all. I cannot recommend Brandon and his food enough.