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Full Service Catering That’s Uniquely Texas
PEJ Events is a full service caterer based out of Austin, TX that happily services those throughout the city, as well as Dripping Springs, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Georgetown.
Since launching in 2017, their skilled team has been dedicated to providing full-service catering solutions to their clients celebrating milestone moments. We’ve built our company around the philosophy of always thinking “F.I.R.S.T.” Alongside a talented team of industry professionals, we’re dedicated to delivering all of our clients fresh, high quality, hand-crafted food. We emphasize respect for ourselves, team members, and clients and we’re on a never-ending mission to seek-to-serve, which can only be accomplished by working together as one big team!
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Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Cajun
- Fusion
- Mexican
- Northeastern
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Chef Stations
- Family Style
- Food Trucks
Awards and Affiliations
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PEJ Catering received high praise for their exceptional service and delicious food at weddings. Reviewers highlighted their accommodating nature, delicious Tex-Mex and BBQ offerings, and professional staff. Guests appreciated the detail-oriented service, efficient and friendly staff, and the variety and quality of food served, including standout dishes like Wagyu meatballs and brisket. The helpfulness of staff members like Kristin and Mona, as well as the seamless coordination of services, linens, and bar packages, were commended. Overall, PEJ Catering was highly recommended for weddings due to their top-tier service, efficient planning, and delectable cuisine.Review photos
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PEJ was the best choice for our wedding. We knew from the start we wanted BBQ. Our wedding planner highly recommended PEJ events. From the beginning, Kristin was so helpful and set up the perfect tasting for us. The food was so amazing, we had a hard time choosing what to serve. So many guests at the wedding said it was by far the best food they have had at a wedding. The servers were so polite and friendly that it just added to the experience of the guests so much!!!
Absolutely incredible food! They did everything we asked, even some special requests.
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2024
Thank you so much for 5 stars Erin! We're so happy to hear that you loved everything about our catering services.
PEJ was a great catering choice for our wedding! We chose their passed apps during cocktail hour and a BBQ Buffett with brisket and roasted chicken for dinner. All of our guests said the food was delicious! They were very detail oriented, helpful during the planning process, and ensured our guests and ourselves were taking cared for and well fed lol. They were incredibly helpful with our dessert table and our wedding cake as well, even though they were from a different vendor. We were also incredibly grateful to the catering team to packing up a dinner for us to-go after the wedding, which was needed!
Response from the Vendor on 12/04/2024
Kendall, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so pleased to hear that you had an amazing experience working with us from start to finish.
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My husband and I got married in April 2024, and we loved working with PEJ Catering. We had a lot of guests who were visiting Texas for the first time ever, so it was important for us to serve Tex-Mex for our wedding. PEJ delivered a delicious fajita buffet and salsa bar, as well as a well-run drink bar, with friendly and professional staff. Before the big day, we worked with Kristin who was organized, fast to respond, and always willing to help when we had questions or concerns. Thank you so much PEJ!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2024
Congratulations Sam! We're so happy you had a great experience with us from start to finish!
I truly can't say that I recommend PEJ catering. They catered for our wedding and were recommended by our venue, but our experience with them was really disappointing. I will say that we did have a lot of different needs for our wedding as we had a wide array of dietary restrictions (vegan, vegetarian, gluten- free, celiac). However, the way they handled these needs was very frustrating for us.
Our menu was very important to us as my husband is a big foodie and we both really wanted to make sure that all of our guests would be able to safely eat at our wedding. I (the bride) am a vegetarian and know all too well how it feels to not be able to eat at events, so we prioritized an inclusive menu.
Throughout the entire process of working with this caterer, we were over and over again made promises that PEJ did not intend to keep. After we expressed disappointment with their vegetarian options (we were only given two choices that were not comprable meals when compared to the wagyu steak were were also serving) we were told in person that they were more than happy to work with us to come up with other options, such as a pasta. A few days later, however, we received an email stating that there was really nothing they could do. They gave us 3 options:
1. Deal with the small number of veggie options
2. Choose a veggie pasta as the only option for all guests
3. Bring in a separate dish only for me that they would plate and serve me.
Because many of our guests had already RSVPed for a meat dish, we decided to go with the last option of a dish just for me. However, once we got to the venue for our wedding weekend, we were told that the caterer would in fact not serve or plate my meal. Instead, one of my groomsmen had to heat up my food and serve it to me himself.
Further, we were also told in person that they took severe food allergies very seriously and would happily accommodate us by prepping and cooking meals separately.
Again, they backtracked on this and told us over email that they would not actually do this and that it was "up to the guest on how risk averse they are." Being as we had explicitly stated that our guest had a severe and life threatening gluten allergy, this response seemed very crass and unprofessional. I've included a photo of their entire response.
Because of this, we had to order in a separate meal from a restaurant in Wimberley for our guest. Again, they would not plate or serve this guest so our groomsmen handled this meal as well.
Overall, we were super disappointed in how this caterer handled our menu. While I understand that we had a lot of special requests, they should have simply told us up front what they would and would not do for us. This would have given us the opportunity to find a different caterer. Instead it seemed that they just wanted to keep up appearances and seem forthcoming and helpful when talking with us face to face when in reality they never had any true intention of carrying out our requests. This created a lot of additional stress for us day-of and made me feel like a burden when the caterer we paid for the service of would not serve me at my own wedding.
PEJ is THE BEST caterer!! They were the kindest, most reliable company to work with! They also have delicious food! PEJ was very accommodating, super nice and professional on the day of, very efficient, and overall FANTASTIC!! I was also able to rent linens through them so I didn’t have to worry about it! I will absolutely recommend PEJ to anyone who is needing food for their wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2024
You are too kind Lauren! Thank you so much for leaving us this awesome review.
PEJ was our catering team for our wedding. They were great to work with! They made the wedding planning process so easy and the food was amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 11/01/2024
We're so happy you loved working with us. Thank you for trusting us with your big day!
We loved having PEJ cater our wedding! We worked with Kristin, and she was so great to work with. She had strong communication, and she was SO nice! Outside of the 5 star service, the food was so delicious and we received so many compliments on it. Everyone wants BBQ when they come to Texas, so this was a huge win at our wedding! We also opted for PEJ's premium bar package, and all of the bar tenders were accomodating, kind, patient, and so much more. We have nothing but great things to say about PEJ!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2024
We're so glad you had an amazing experience with us from start to finish! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review.
We got married on June 12th of this year and our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was! We had Wagyu Meatballs, Brisket Barbacoa Tostada, and Caprese Skewers for our passed appetizers. For dinner we wanted to give our guests the “Texas Experience”, so we did the BBQ buffet of Brisket and Ribs with Baked Potato Casserole, Sautéed Vegetables, Mac and Cheese, and rolls with butter as sides. I was a little worried that the food at the wedding would taste different from what we had at the tasting, but I was highly mistaken! The Wagyu meatballs were especially a hit, I ate at least 10 of them lol. The brisket and ribs were moist and I LOVED the baked potato casserole. The live carving of the brisket added a sophistication that a lot of our guests had not seen before. Many of our guests went back for seconds after the initial dinner rotation. Kristin was amazing to work with. She made sure that our dining experience was top-tier and worry-free.
Response from the Vendor on 08/22/2024
Thank you so much for this review Jyhreh! We're so glad you and your guests loved the food and that you had a great experience working with us.
Thank you so much PEJ Events for making sure our wedding menu was a hit! Many of our guests were so impressed with the beautiful barbecue & accoutrement that we served on our special day. Once we set up a tasting, we knew that this would be our catering choice; not only because of the amazing flavors & choices for food but also the amazing service provided to us by Kristin. She helped us all along the way before the wedding to make sure that our menu was accurate. She also made herself available to answer any lingering questions we had. She even recommended adding linens to our contract to make it easier for us! The team on the day of was also very professional & ensured that my husband & I got our fair share of appetizers along with our meals first. They even packed some plates for us to take after the wedding, which were demolished the next day! 10/10 would recommend! Thank you again PEJ. <3
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2024
Thank you so much for this review Kristal! We're so glad you had an amazing experience with us from start to finish.
We used PEJ for our wedding on 5/25/24. We opted for the smoked fajita buffet. Our food was amazing! Everyone loved it. We are still getting compliments on how good everything was. The service was top notch and they were very easy to work with. We would 100% recommend them to anyone looking for delicious food on their special day.
Response from the Vendor on 07/08/2024
Thank you so much for your review and future recommendations! We are so happy you and your guests loved our fajitas.
Kristin with PEJ’s was super helpful in coordinating and working with us to create our menu and determine our final headcount. The food was AMAZING!! We had people from out of state and even local Texans RAVING about this BBQ and the sides. Everything was moist, even the turkey which is kinda rare for BBQ. I was thoroughly impressed! The staff was also so kind, and very on the ball. They served everyone swiftly and made sure me and my husband were taken care of the whole night. I would definitely recommend PEJ for catering!
Response from the Vendor on 06/05/2024
Thank you so much for this review Kenzy! We're so glad you loved everything about us being your wedding caterer.
They were absolutely terrific! The food was highly complimented throughout the event and since by all of our guests. We had a Texas BBQ setup and the line was absolutely beautiful and easy to navigate. They hand carved the meat for each guest, which left a great impression, and really stood up to the high quality of the food. The bar service was professional and well-organized. They served all our guests expediently and even coordinated with our wedding producer to ensure everyone had drinks for the toasts and for last call. They were immensely helpful in maintaining a clean and organized space, with efficient and seamless bussing of tables. They set up and took down very well. We also had them cut the cake for us and everyone enjoyed receiving those slices. Throughout the planning process, Mona was extremely helpful and responsive. I had a multitude of questions for her and she answered all of them clearly, quickly, and thoroughly. It was such a pleasant and painless process. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great team, really high quality delicious food, and peace of mind on the day of your wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 05/23/2024
Thank you so much for this fabulous review Courtney! We are so glad that we were able to make your wedding day as seamless and stress free as possible. Congratulations to you!
We had our wedding at Stonehouse Villa and had the food and catering done with Kristin Shrimplin at PEJ Events. Kristin was wonderful to work with and helped us figure out a menu that fit into our budget and would work with the venue space. She held our hand throughout the entire process which was awesome since we live out of state. I would highly recommend PEJ for your events. The food was delicious, and the presentation was amazing.
We used PEJ for catering and bartending at our April wedding. They did an amazing job. They were easy to work with during the planning process. We got all of our linens from them too. The fajita buffet was so good and everyone complimented the meal. Our servers and bartenders were so friendly and kind. They seemed to be enjoying the celebration too! The drinks were all well made and mixed too. They even put back a bottle of gin specially for me to ensure they could keep making bees knees' just for the bride. I would definitely use PEJ for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2024
Thank you so much for the great review Shay! We loved being part of your special day.
For our wedding, we chose brisket and turkey BBQ catered by PEJ. Everything was delicious! We had a buffet style serving station and they did a great job getting everyone through the line. We loved that they served generous portions! We would definitely recommend their services for any event.
Response from the Vendor on 05/02/2024
Thank you so much for this review Elizabeth! We're so happy you loved having us as your wedding caterer.
We had the pleasure of working with PEJ Events for our wedding catering and we had such a wonderful experience with the team. From start to finish, PEJ Events (facilitated by our amazing Event Specialist, Kristin Shrimplin) provided top-notch service that really elevated our wedding day!
The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented. We opted for culinary stations to allow more freedom for our guests to pick and choose which of the flavors of Texas they might like to experience. I rarely hear people comment on the food as a highlight at a wedding, but we heard from numerous guests that they wish they could’ve gone back to get more! The variety and quality of options certainly left an impression on everyone.
In addition to cuisine, PEJ facilitated the coordination of rental services provided by Premiere Events, which was an incredibly useful addition. Their team helped us in securing linens, glassware, and table settings that truly complemented our wedding theme and vision. By combining the services, it also helped streamline delivery and vendor coordination making the process as seamless and stress-free as possible for us.
What truly set PEJ Events apart was the remarkable customer service provided by our Event Specialist, Kristin Shrimplin. From our initial tasting consultation to the day of the event, Kristin was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was always available to answer any questions and offer guidance. Her professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to ensuring we had a smooth, memorable event were immensely appreciated!
We cannot recommend PEJ Events and Kristin Shrimplin highly enough. The exceptional catering (and coordinated rental services) made our wedding day truly unforgettable!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2024
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this spectacular review! We couldn't happier that you had such a positive experience from beginning to end.
We were absolutely delighted with PEJ catering at our wedding! The team was phenomenal—professional, friendly, and incredibly accommodating. Every dish was a masterpiece, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The mushroom tartlets were a standout during the appetizer course! For the main courses, the steak with mushroom Demi sauce and the chicken with lemon beurre blanc were particularly exquisite, cooked to perfection and paired wonderfully with their respective sauces. Our guests were raving about the quality of the food!! Their attention to detail and commitment to quality made our dining experience unforgettable. We couldn't have asked for a better partner for our special day and highly recommend them to any couple looking for top-notch wedding catering!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2024
We are thrilled you loved all of the food and our service! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review Emily. We loved being your wedding caterer.
Kristin and her team were amazing from beginning to end. From the tasting to handling all of our changes throughout the wedding prep, she took them on with grace and helped make our wedding day amazing
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2024
Thank you so much for the review Natalia! We're so happy you loved working with Kristin and had an amazing wedding day.
PEJ was my dream wedding caterer and they exceeded all expectations. The food was fantastic and the staff was wonderful. They were very attentive to all guests and made sure the event ran smoothly from hors d’oeuvres, to dinner, to finishing the night with the cobbler bar. I highly recommend PEJ Events for anyone needing a caterer!
Response from the Vendor on 04/05/2024
Thank you so much for letting us be your caterer on your special day Taylor! You were our dream client.
PEJ Catering undoubtedly deserves every accolade for being the epitome of excellence in food and service provision. Working with Mona and her team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.
Mona's professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine passion for her craft shone through in every interaction. She guided us through the menu selection process with ease, offering valuable insights and accommodating our every request.
The food provided by PEJ Catering was nothing short of extraordinary. From the delectable appetizers to the mouthwatering main course, every dish was an absolute delight to the senses. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the delicious flavors and impeccable presentation.
Not only was the food outstanding, but the service provided by PEJ Catering was also top-notch. The waitstaff and bartenders were courteous, efficient, and went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt taken care of throughout the event.
Thanks to PEJ Catering, our wedding reception was an unforgettable culinary experience that surpassed all expectations. Mona and her team's dedication to excellence truly made our day exceptional, and we are immensely grateful for their contribution to our special celebration. I cannot recommend PEJ Catering highly enough to anyone in search of the best food and service for their event.
Response from the Vendor on 03/21/2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review Sabrina! We're so glad you loved working with Mona and the rest of our team.
We went with PEJ for our catering, as well as bartending! To say that it was the best decision ever would be an understatement. Our guests were raving all night about how much they loved the apps and food (we went the Tex-Mex buffet route). My husband and I also loved the energy the bartenders brought to our reception! If you are thinking about booking PEJ, do it - you also get a tasting too, which was delicious!
Response from the Vendor on 02/29/2024
Thank you so much for the review Tiffini! We're so glad you had an amazing experience with us and congratulations on your recent nuptials!
Kristin made the whole process very easy. Food was delicious and service was amazing.
Response from the Vendor on 02/15/2024
Thank you so much for this kind review Madeline! We're so happy you had a great experience working with Kristin.
Cannot say enough wonderful things about PEJ. From the moment we set up the tasting through the entire wedding and post-wedding process, they were incredible. Kristin was always in touch and available to answer any questions we had and went above a beyond in all aspects. All of our wedding guests were going back for seconds and could not stop talking about how good the food was. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 02/08/2024
Thank you so much for this great review Kristen! We're so glad you had an amazing experience from start to finish.
It's been nearly 3 months since our wedding day and we STILL have people talking about the food! From beginning to end, the entire process was so easy and fun! Mona was a dream to work with, so personable and she really took the time to make sure our vision for our day came to life. She had no problem tweaking the cocktails to better fit our guest's tastes, and even made a mocktail for our non-drinkers. The food was incredible, the service was top notch, and if we could do it over, we would pick PEJ Events every time!
Response from the Vendor on 02/01/2024
Wow! Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review Jessica. We are so happy that you had such a great experience working with us and that we were able to leave such an impression on your guests.
PEJ Events was an excellent vendor to work with! The food was delicious with good proportions! The service was top notch, the cost was extremely reasonable and working with Kristin Shrimplin was very pleasant. She was quick to get back to me on my questions and very efficient on giving me cost break downs. I highly recommend PEJ events; ask for Kristin!
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2024
Thank you so much for this review Melissa! We're so glad that you loved working with Kristin as much as we do!
The catering and bartending were top notch! The servers were attentive, and the food and drinks were delicious. Mona was very easy to communicate with and very responsive to our needs.
Response from the Vendor on 01/19/2024
We're so glad that you were happy Duncan! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Our food was hands down our most complimented aspect of our wedding. We went with a buffet - PEJ cut all the meat there and served it to our guests. They also made sure to send us home with to-go bags which we were SO grateful for. The team treated us like family during out wedding and Kristin, who I planned the day with, was truly the most sweet and informative person to work with. They also helped us get a few things ordered from Premiere rentals (donut wall, plateware, etc). It was so nice to be able to do everything through them. I’m still dreaming about our food.
PS - get the wagyu meatballs for apps. YUM!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Thank you for this awesome review Katie! We're so happy you had an amazing time working with Kristin and the rest of our team to make sure your big day was perfect.
PEJ Catering rocked our event! The food was a total hit, got loads of compliments – no surprise there because it was seriously tasty. The setup and takedown? Smooth as butter. The PEJ crew made everything easy.
We had a blast at the taste/trial session. It was simple, yummy, and gave us a sneak peek of the awesome flavors coming our way. From start to finish, PEJ Catering was on point.
If you want your event to be remembered for great food and laid-back vibes, these guys are the way to go. Thumbs up for PEJ Catering!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Thank you so much for the review Katie! We're so happy you loved having us as your caterer from start to finish!
PEJ was the perfect catering and bartending vendor for our wedding. From the initial conversations with Mona, to the staff on site during the day, it was so easy to work with PEJ. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the food, and we felt that we got an amazing value compared to other catering options we explored. The catering and bartending staff were absolute pros and everything went off without a hitch. I really appreciated that they continued to check on me and my husband throughout the night to see if we needed drinks or more food. They even made us a to-go bag to enjoy at the end of the reception. Thank you Mona and the PEJ team for helping us pull off the perfect wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 11/21/2023
Thank you so much for this review Katie! We're so glad you had a great experience working with Mona and the rest of our team.
We used PEJ for our wedding, and we received compliments all night long and for days after about how good the food was. Everything was perfect and absolutely delicious!! Kristin and her team were very professional and made sure everything was perfect. I would definitely book them again and recommend them 100%!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2023
Thank you so much for the amazing review Ashley! We love hearing feedback and are so happy that your event was perfect!
This place is amazing!!! I heard it all night long at the wedding and for days after - best food people had ever had at a wedding. We did stations with different choices at each stations and our guest LOVED everything. Thank so much for helping make the day perfect.
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2023
We are so happy that you and your guests were so pleased with the food! Thank you for trusting us as part of you vendor team!
Kristin Shrimplin and the entire PEJ staff did an exceptional job of taking care of our guests so that we could enjoy our evening. The appetizers and dinner were fabulous and enjoyed by all. We appreciated the attention to the detail of the food presentation. I highly recommend using PEJ.
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2023
Thank you so much for the review Karen! We're so glad you had an amazing experience with our team.
We were very lucky to have hired PEJ. Guests loved both food quantity and quality. Pricing was competitive for the Austin area. Service exceeded expectations - they quickly moved people through a buffet line, handled setup and breakdown, and were endlessly attentive to us both during the event and in the days leading up to it. I'm especially grateful for Kristin's responsiveness and professionalism - PEJ patiently answered our 1000 questions and was able to redo the event plan when we had to move things indoors last minute. I can't imagine a reason to pay another caterer any more than what PEJ might quote.
Response from the Vendor on 09/07/2023
Thank you so much for the review Ben! We're so glad that you were pleased with all aspects of your service and that you and your guests enjoyed the food!
We used PEJ Events for our rehearsal dinner -- which ended up being more of a Welcome Party with 100 guests. PEJ was super easy to work with, very reasonably priced, and we would absolutely book with them again! We did the BBQ option and nearly every guest told us how much they loved the food!
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2023
Jordan, we are so happy that all of your guests loved the food! Thank you for the kind review.
Highly recommend. The catering staff was very easy to work with, and they were accommodating on dietary restrictions. The food was delicious. Everyone raved about it, especially the smoked turkey. Event staff was professional and polite. I couldn’t have asked for better service. 5 stars
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2023
Thank you so much for the review Dana! We are so glad that everything exceeded your standards!
PEJ was the best choice for our wedding, and we were so thankful we decided to use them for our wedding! We got so many positive reviews from friends and family regarding how delicious our food was and how it was the BEST wedding food they had ever had. I even saw people post photos on Facebook of our food! Everything was so smooth and easy with them. Portion sizes, presentation, variety of options, flavor/taste, rentals, communication, and serving speed were all perfect! I have nothing but the highest praise for them and there is nothing they could have done better!
Response from the Vendor on 07/26/2023
Emily! We are ecstatic that you loved everything about our food and service. We are honored to have been part of your special day and that everything was perfect.
I’m so grateful for PEJ Events! The PEJ Team was super professional, helpful, and provided a fun vibe!
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2023
Thank you so much for the review Yvette. We are so glad you had such a great experience working with us!
PEJ was amazingggg! Our venue required for us to choose from a list of approved vendors - catering being one of them. But let me tell you - PEJ was worth every penny. Not only was the service absolutely stellar, the food was top notch! We got compliments all night about how yummy everything was. I even managed to eat at my own reception and can attest to a 10/10 meal! I highly, HIGHLY recommend PEJ.
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2023
Kassidy, we are so happy to hear that you loved the food and service for your big day! Thank you so much for the kind review!
We hired PEJ to be our wedding caterer and they went above and beyond for us from the quote process to our wedding night! The food was exceptional and our guests had so many compliments about PEJ. The appetizers were awesome (highly recommend the meatballs & brie bites). PEJ does not skimp on the amount of food or quality. Their day of wedding team was exceptional and helped a ton with setting up chairs and running the buffets smoothly. Honestly, if your looking for upscale great Texas catered BBQ for your event PEJ is the best choice. We would use them again in a heartbeat for future events.
We cannot thank Lori Simon our PEJ Event Specialist and her team enough for making our wedding special and keeping it stress free!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2023
Thank you so much for the review Whitley! We are so happy that you had an amazing experience working with us both the day of and leading up to your event.
PEJ was an outstanding choice for our dauther's wedding at the end of May 2023! Kristin's communication was outstanding throughout the entire process. I had many very detailed questions at the very end and she never made me feel like I was bothering her.
We chose their passed appetizers and Signature Smokehouse Buffet. WOW it was amazing! We had so many compliments and the presentation was beautiful. The food was hot (that was a big thing for me for a buffet) and it was replenished in a very timely manner.
Our experience with PEJ was top notch and we were all thrilled with our food choice. Thank you Kristin and team for an outstanding experience!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2023
Tanya, we are so glad that you loved your experience with Kristin! Thank you for trusting us with your daughter's special day. We are honored to have served your guests!
We absolutely loved PEJ! The brisket was amazing! All of the sides (we had the baked potato casserole, jalapeño corn bread casserole, green beans almandine, and the southwest salad) were delicious too! They were very professional and provided amazing service! All of the guests said how awesome the food was! We were extremely happy with their BBQ buffet option. They provided our cocktail hour appetizers as well, which were so good! The bacon wrapped quail legs and the meatballs were amazing. Everything was perfect and we could not have asked for a better food option for our reception! We loved it so much that when we got home we had leftovers for dinner the next day. They were also very quick to respond to my many emails.
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2023
Victoria! We are so glad that you absolutely loved all of the food! It was such a pleasure catering your event.
PEJ (Kristen and crew) was exceptional in every way-organization, cheerfulness, and according to our guests the best wedding food ever! All of our other vendors were excited to work with them because they are pros!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2023
Thank you so much for the kind review Gatrel! We are so happy we could be a part of your event and that everyone had a wonderful experience.
PEJ far surpassed our expectations! We weren't trying to make food a highlight of the day, but had multiple guests compliment the food afterwards! We also really appreciated that PEJ has fair prices in an expensive industry!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2023
Thank you so much for the review Julia! It makes us so happy that all of your guests were happy with the food and that you loved working with us!
We hired JEJ as our wedding caterer and they were absolutely amazing. The entire staff was wonderful all around and the food was absolutely incredible. We received so many compliments from our guest about how great the food was!
Response from the Vendor on 06/28/2023
Thank you for the review Juliana! We love to hear that our food was a hit! Thank you for letting us be part of your event.
BBQ was not going to be my first choice for my wedding, but my venue had required preferred catering selection. However, PEJ Events had everything we wanted, was the most cost effective, and the food and drinks were perfect!! The bartender was everyone's favorite at our wedding and we received the most compliments on him. He was so attentive he even had a drink sent to my dad when he noticed he was out. The servers were great and made sure that we ate our food first so we could walk around to visit our guests. Lori Simon, the event specialist for PEJ was so quick to answer any questions and emailed back so fast which I loved. The food was good and plentiful, and we never ran out of mixers at the bar. The staff helped set up and tear down at the venue which took off all the work for family and friends. I would totally recommend PEJ Events for any wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2023
Amy, we're so glad that you loved your experience with PEJ and we could provide you with everything you needed for your big day! Congratulations to you and thanks for the review!
The food was amazing. Everyone raved about the ribs and turkey, and all the sides were fantastic. The wait staff and lead were also great, and helped us so much. The bartenders were amazing, and Mateo was one of most thoughtful bartenders I have ever met. Outstanding job!
Response from the Vendor on 06/20/2023
Thanks so much for the review Cris! We are so glad you and your guests loved the food and service.
Lori Simon was an outstanding representative of PEJ. She was knowledgeable and professional at every turn. She had great experience and was so aware of what we exactly needed. She was a "friend" to work side-by-side with as a first time Mother of the Groom. I recommend PEJ to anyone who is seeking a first-rate experience.
Response from the Vendor on 06/14/2023
Cynthia, thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are so glad you had an amazing experience from beginning to end working with us!
PEJ did a fantastic job catering our daughter’s rehearsal dinner. We worked with Kristin Shrimplin, who was incredibly attentive and responsive. She provided exceptional Full-Service that included everything from coordinating for all rentals to set-up, dinner service and clean-up. The staff was courteous and organized. Our guests were all from out of town and enjoyed the wonderful, elevated BBQ from PEJ. We included the ribs, brisket, sausage, and smoked turkey along with a selection of sides…everything was delicious! And the homemade cobbler dessert bar with Amy’s Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream is NOT to be missed! We highly recommend PEJ!
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2023
Thank you Jean for leaving such a kind review! We are so happy that you loved your experience working with us and that we could be part of such a special occasion.
We used PEJ for a rehearsal dinner. Lori Simon was our contact. The full-service caterer did just that. From the set-up, linens, servers, clean up, they did it all. The BBQ was exceptional. Plenty of it. Lori answered my questions in a timely manner, was helpful and pleasant all the time. This was planned long distance, so it was comforting to deal with an expert.
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2023
Cindy, we are so glad you had such a positive experience working with us! Thank you so much for the review!
Great communication with event planner. Set up tasting for us. Food was amazing! Head server was great. Made bride and groom to go plates as we didn’t have much time for eating. They also cut up and served cake!! 5 stars for sure! Got to show our Northern family some Southern BBQ. The Jalapeño cornbread casserole I could swim in!! So good!
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2023
Thanks so much for the review McKenzie! We are so glad we were able to showcase BBQ the way you intended for your family members.
PEJ did an amazing job catering my daughters wedding reception!
We served appetizers and had food stations with an open bar for 150 guests. The food, presentation and service where beyond perfect. We had many compliments on our PEJ catering from guests. I would definitely use PEJ again for catering!
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2023
We are so glad that you and all of your guests were pleased with our service! Thank you for letting us be part of your daughters special day.
This vendor was perfect for my daughter's wedding. Food was great - some guests said best beef fajitas they have ever had. Staff was kind, courteous, punctual and efficient. The staff we worked with during organization was organized and helpful.
Response from the Vendor on 05/31/2023
Thank you so much for the review Shelly! We are ecstatic that the fajitas were such a hit with your guests!
Everyone loved the BBQ plates provided by PEJ! Some of our guests even went for seconds! They were so professional with communication, set up, serving, and clean up!
We did the Fajita option for dinner through PEJ! We wanted an easy option that is universally liked and this checked those boxes! The package we did also included 2 passed appetizers during cocktail hour which were equally enjoyed by our guests. We were able to have a private dinner during cocktail hour and they even packed up an extra meal and cake for us to take after the wedding! They also handled linens (both table cloths and specialty cloth napkins), table set up & bussing. They were absolutely amazing and definitely knew what they were doing!
PEJ was so delicious and very professional! We loved working with them!
PEJ catering did a phenomenal job at our wedding! We could not have been happier with their catering services. We got so many compliments on the food, and how attentive the staff was!
We worked with Lori and she was quick to respond to any questions and changes. I really enjoyed working with her and was so happy we chose them for our wedding!
We had an awesome experience with the staff. And the food was AMAZING! Every one of our guest enjoyed it.
Everyone raved about the food at my daughter's wedding. The wait staff was amazing. Working with Mona at PEJ Events was amazing. She listened to be sure that she addressed all our needs. We would use them again to cater an event.
Absolutely amazing. On time, friendly service, and delicious food.
PeJ events did an amazing job at my wedding. Everyone loved the food and the bar service. Everything was more than perfect.
Highly recommend for you wedding. They were so nice to work with and everyone loved the food and bar service. Truly thankful for them
Working in the industry I knew I wanted PEJ to be a part of our special day for many reasons but mainly including the food always being on point and the kindness of their staff members. Their team is always smiling, so kind, always offering help, and gets their work done quickly with no complaints. Kristin is always amazing to work with behind the scenes as well as from the bride side of things!
Loved everything about them and their assistance on our amazing wedding day!
The PEJ crew that catered our wedding did a phenomenal job. They were kind, courteous, and had a smile on their faces the entire time. Many of our guests had to tell us how impressed they were. We went with the BBQ buffet and a salsa chip bar during cocktail hour. All of the food was absolutely delicious and we received so many compliments from our guests.
PEJ was our first tasting out of 2 and after the 2nd one we knew PEJ was definitely the one to go with. The food at the tasting was amazing and even more when it came to our wedding the food tasted exactly the same. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the appetizers to the main course itself. We spoke with Mona from the start and she was wonderful to work with. She was clear in communication, quick to respond and helped to stay within our budget. Food is usually the top priority to many couples and sincerely if you are thinking about PEJ just stop the search right now and book them. You will be happy and your guests will be happy.
From the moment we tasted the food from PEJ, we knew we had to chose them as our caterer for our 200 person wedding. From altering the menu multiple times, to changing the guest count close to the wedding date, PEJ was always very helpful and communicative. We chose to have a BBQ buffet and late night tacos for the end of the night and it was AMAZING! After the wedding, guests raved about the food! Multiple people said it was the best wedding food they had ever tasted. Linens and chargers were rented through Premiere Austin Events, but Lori from PEJ helped us coordinate all rentals and also bartending services which helped us tremendously by having all three vendors in one. I would definitely choose PEJ over and over!
Wow, wow, wow! We are still dreaming about the food served at our wedding! PEJ did an exceptional job--I highly recommend doing the station package--you get great serving sizes with a taste of everything! The servers were professional and so kind! Thanks for making our day so special!!
Once you have a tasting with PEJ, you will understand why you need them as your caterer! Before going to our tasting at Pok-E-Jo’s, we had tried another BBQ place and we were set on going with them because they were cheaper and we didn’t care to spend too much money on food. We decided to still move forward with our tasting with PEJ, even though we had our minds made up, because why not? You only get married once! Well, they blew the other restaurant out of the water! My husband was hesitant because of the price difference, but they are a preferred vendor with our venue which was a big selling point for us. We also live in Houston and I was concerned about communication, and they were always available when I had questions. The first BBQ place we visited never even followed up with us after our tasting, PEJ did immediately, that’s how I knew that they were the right choice. It was a huge bonus that they took care of our linens rentals, and stayed to bus and clean all night, which was a requirement of our venue. They did not disappoint, everyone loved the food!
We thoroughly enjoyed working with PEJ catering for our wedding! Kristin was our point of contact through the process and did a fantastic job of keeping things organized, giving us the best range of food options and accommodating several food allergies (peanuts, shellfish, pork and beef), as well as vegan/vegetarian meals. The food was phenomenal and everyone loved it! Special shout outs to the passed apps — Mac & cheese shooters & mini frito pies, our guests couldn’t get enough. Each staff member was so kind and truly helped this type A bride to let go and know that everything was taken care of, as you should, on my wedding day!
PEJ made everything super easy plus the food was excellent!! Everyone said it was one of the best meals they had at a wedding. Highly recommend!
I don’t know how they do it?! PEJ and more specifically Kristin make it so seamless! They are like food wizards! They have a phenomenal menu, they are so professional and they get it done in the day of your wedding. Barbecue might not be everyone’s top pick for a wedding meal but I can’t imagine eating or working with anyone else! I highly recommend PEJ and Kristin is just the best! 10/10 recommend! I will also add that it’s almost been a month since our wedding and my now husband is still talking about how he could have eaten an entire rack of ribs and that we need to get more, so if you’re on the fence, let me push you over to the best ribs in town!
Great food and service!
We chose to get the babe, chicken and brisket. It was amazing, so many compliments. The bartenders we used through them were also amazing!
Delicious food! We chose BBQ so we had 3 meats and 3 sides. All so good and all our guests loved it! Get the brisket!!! We had Brie bites and caprese skewers for cocktail hour, and so many compliments!
Food & staff were impeccable. Everyone was very professional and pleasant. I was super impressed with the food at the "first tasting", it did not disappoint. Highly recommend!!
Everyone loved the food, they set up everything beautifully before hand just as I liked, and were very much on top of everything the whole night! Didn't have to worry about a thing!
I'll be honest, we were not great at planning! PEJ came through, though! I reached out with major changes to EVERYTHING about 2 weeks out from our wedding date and they took it all in stride. We got loads of compliments about how good the food was. Good experience all around.
Every one of my guest were blown away at how amazing the food was. The staff was fantastic. Communication was top notch. You cannot go wrong with PEJ Events.
WOW, this food was amazing. We never would have thought of Pok-e-Jos for catering, until we saw how many people recommended them. I am so glad we chose this company. We had a private tasting to make selections from so much delicious food, and it was a huge hit at our wedding. The staff was also great!
The food is AMAZING!! The service is wonderful! All of my guests loved the food. I would recommend them for any wedding or event in the Austin Area.
We chose to work with PEJ Events for our catering services at Canyonwood Ridge and highly recommend them for your special event! PEJ Events is great partner to have to cater your special day. Why? First, let’s start with the food… YUMMY! Everyone commented how delicious everything was, from the incredible passed appetizers to the beautifully presented and scrumptious dinner. They offer several catering options to fit your budget and provide tastings to assist you in making your menu decisions.
Their food selections are nothing short of amazing, but more importantly, their staff is out of this world! They are professional, friendly and provide outstanding customer service for your guests. We were fortunate to work with Mona Thomas at PEJ Events and she is brilliant at what she does. Her catering expertise, which includes linen and service rentals, combined with PEJ’s delicious food, and their skillful, friendly staff, resulted in a stunning banquet served with style and elegance. Please call Mona at PEJ Events to see how they can complement your special day with exceptional catering services for your family and friends.
Mona was amazing to work with! So incredibly responsive, organized, and helped answer any questions we had during the process. Everyone also complimented the food - it was incredible!
PEJ honestly made our wedding day. They were very easy to work with and the food was absolutely incredible. Our guests are still talking about how good the barbecue was! They’re truly full service and even work with a rental company to bring things like linens with them on the wedding day. We also used them for our rehearsal dinner, so they were able to bring our linens with us the night before so we could start setting up early. If you’re margarita people, their mix is fantastic and it’s included with their deluxe bar package. We used this as one of our signature cocktails and ran out of tequila pretty early because of it! Overall PEJ was one of our best investments for our wedding and if your wedding is in the Austin area, booking them is a no brainer.
I would highly recommend PEJ catering. Our salesperson was helpful, thorough, and knowledgeable. Throughout our tastings & changes, she was patient & gentle with advice, never making us feel she was selling a product. The service was fast & efficient and the food was delicious. Guests raved about the Texas Tapas, brisket, and baked potato casserole!