PEJ Events (Pok-e-Jos Smokehouse)
About This Vendor
Event Catering That’s Uniquely Texas
The new face of Pok-e-Jo’s catering division, PEJ Events is a wedding catering company based out of Austin, TX. This business happily services those celebrating 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. PEJ Events delights in creating modern renditions of authentic Texas cuisine for couples on their big days. Their culinary team takes pride in preparing chef-inspired dishes for newlyweds and their loved ones to share as they create lifelong memories together. Whether you’re hosting a sun-soaked backyard bash, an intimate evening dinner, an extravagant affair, or anything in between, they’re happy to help. To help you create a stand-out celebration, the dedicated event specialists at PEJ Events will work with you to design a one-of-a-kind menu. You and your guests can enjoy top-notch appetizers such as bacon-wrapped quail, shrimp and grits, and Caprese skewers. For the main course, Texas BBQ, fajitas, and signature smokehouse options can be prepared. To accompany your meal, you can avail of a number of bar packages, including signature cocktails. Depending on your preferences, buffet, family-style, and station serving styles are available. Upgraded dinnerware, including white china plates, stainless steel flatware, glasses, and elegant linen napkins, will be provided. Prior to the big day, complimentary menu tastings can be arranged to ensure that it aligns with your vision and palate. In addition to catering services, this business is happy to provide centerpieces and additional decor options.
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Cuisine
American, BBQ, Cajun, Fusion, Mexican, Northeastern, Southern, Southwestern, Specialty
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, Menu Tastings, Passed Appetizers, Seated Meal, Servers
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PEJ Events (Pok-e-Jos Smokehouse) Reviews
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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 hel...
p, 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 ba...
r 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 g...
reat 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 c...
ommunicative. 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 ki...
nd! 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 t...
o 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 a...
llergies (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 everyo...
ne’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 i...
t 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! Ev...
eryone 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 th...
ings 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 & ef...
ficient and the food was delicious. Guests raved about the Texas Tapas, brisket, and baked potato casserole!
I cannot rave on PEJ events enough!! They were the BEST to work with! They Brough our vision to life! We had stations and it was the BEST!!!! There food was so amazing and classy. Our guests are still raving about how perfect the food was still...
to this day! It was SO GOOD!!!! I cannot recommend them enough!
I cannot recommend PEJ events enough! I've been eating at Pok-e-Jos since I was a little girl so my family has been huge fans for a long time. From planning to wedding day everyone was so extremely helpful and kind. I worked with Kristin for al...
l of the planning, Kristin couldn't have been sweeter. She was so patient and helpful with my many questions and frequent changes. Wedding day was no different, everyone was exceptionally kind. We've heard back from a ton of guests saying how nice and good the staff, drinks, and food were. If you are looking for a caterer that is kind, wants your wedding to be as perfect as you do, and has AMAZING FOOD then PEJ events is a must. 100 stars if it was possible!
I got so many compliments from our guest regarding the food! Many people mentioned how this was the best wedding food they had ever had.
Anna Oldmixon was our point of contact and she was fabulous. We also used them for the bar package and la...
st minute we added a champagne toast for our entire guest list. They were quickly on it and was able to make it happen for us.
PEJ provided the food for our rehearsal dinner, and they did an outstanding job from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious, everyone raved about it! Loved the variety of appetizers that were available. They were professional, an...
swered every question promptly, and completed every detail perfectly. I would highly recommend using them!
We hired PEJ Events for our rehearsal dinner, and let me tell you it was DELICIOUS! Not only delicious, but the head caterer made sure we were taken care of all night. The incredible service and quality of food blew away us. Thank you!
Polk-E-Jo’s was the perfect choice for our niece’s couples wedding shower. We held the event at a military museum, so the guys loved the combination of tanks and barbecue. PEJ’s was on time, friendly and delicious. We had brisket and chicken wi...
th all the fixings. They thought if everything. Lots of sides, tea, macadamia nut cookies and all the paper supplies. All for about $17 per person.
All of our guests loved the food! A majority our guests came from outside of Texas, and it was a great taste of Texas. The caterers were fast and efficient during setup and cleanup. They were very hospitable to our guests.
PEJ was amazing. They handled everything from catering to table clothes. I did not have to worry about anything. I was able to enjoy this moment with my daughter and was never burdened once by anything. The food was exquisite and promptly s...
erved. Out of 175 guests, not a single guest had a complaint in regards to food, professionalism, service, cleanliness, or politeness. PEJ is the best catering company I have ever worked with! They were highly recommended to me and my experience with them solidified their stature amount catering companies.
We are so happy we chose PEJ for our wedding! Kristin was responsive from our first point of contact and answered all of my questions promptly. The staff at PEJ did an incredible job setting up, flipping the room from the ceremony to the recept...
ion, and cleaning up. Our guests loved the BBQ buffet.
Delicious food. Great service. Wonderful set-up and clean up. We had an AMAZING bartender who was literally handing me drinks all night, I never even had to ask. My guests loved his personality and wit. The food was delicious and exactly what w...
e were expecting (we’re big Pok E Jo’s fans). If you want BBQ, use them!
PEJ was so wonderful throughout the process of planning catering for our wedding this June. The food was delicious and the staff was AMAZING! They took such great care of us and our guests said they’d never had such a great meal at a reception!
We hired PEJ to cater fajitas for a poolside rehearsal dinner. They were great to work with from beginning to end. The food...appetizers, sides and fajitas... was delicious. The food was spectacular and the staff wonderful. They did everything ...
we asked, including a beautiful buffet presentation and cobbler bar.
We used PEJ Events to cater our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. The entire process was stress-free! Lori, our salesperson, worked with us on the menu, which we revise last minute without any issue. The food was spectacular and presented b...
eautifully! All our guests raved about it.
I can’t recommend pej enough! My family has used them for various events and they are always rock solid. We recently did their bbq for our wedding and everything was perfect. They are very attentive to the bride and groom and their bartenders w...
ere excellent. You really can’t beat it with the price and service they provide.
Where do I start?! From food quality to services provided, PEJ is top notch!! The entire staff were very friendly and on their game - 100% professional and worked in complete unison in providing amazing food & service for our daughter's weddin...
g. I would HIGHLY recommend PEJ for your next event.
Such a wonderful staff, every single last one of them played a huge roll in making sure the food was prepared well. Great staff Great food Great service!! 🙌🏾💯
Poke Joe’s was amazing. Lori Simon was who we worked with. She let us make lots of payments on the deposit which was super helpful. Then about 2 weeks before the wedding I realized we never chose our menu. We went with the right catering compan...
y. From the food I did get to eat, it was so good, and every guest complimented the food. My only complaint is I grew up in Lockhart, the bbq capital of the world and I’m used to a little sauce we didn’t get any sauce which made it a bit dry. And the service was amazing. They came around and bussed the tables when everyone was done and even gave us plates that we ate the next morning, we got all the leftovers and are still eating stuff that’s so yummy! We love PEJ
From beginning to end, working with PEJ was a great experience and we were so happy we chose them as our caterer! We are still getting compliments today about how our dinner was some of the best barbeque ever!! Lori was professional and respons...
ive, and helped us with any changes that we needed to make. She was super flexible with us and very helpful throughout the entire process.
This place has CRAZY good food! My mom was in charge of the food choices, and since we don't live anywhere near there, it was pure luck that everyone enjoyed our choices and we cannot wait to go back to visit them in-person.
The plate choice...
s - BBQ chicken and Brisket was to die for!
The apps were CRAZY! - Shrimp n Grits - YES! it IS possible!
Watermelon with Feta and Balsamic and Meatballs!
HOLY WOAH!
Recommend 100%!
We got married in December and they were amazing. Randy and the rest of the staff from PEJ were phenomenal! Randy made sure we had everything we needed and was always there if we needed him. The bartenders were on point! My father in law has de...
mentia so we were trying to only give him non alcoholic beer or very little liquor and the bartenders made sure that happened! They were very empathetic and went out of their way to make sure my he was well taken care of. From the moment we went in for our tasting you guys have been exceptional and the wedding night was no different. We appreciate you and your staff so much!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I was never worried about my wedding food because I always assumed it would just be okay, but this food was AMAZING on my wedding day! We received so many compliments on our food. The Lead Coordinator on our wedding day was so kind and he check...
ed in with my husband and I while we were taking photos to ask about what we wanted on our plate for dinner. They were very considerate, and had a TON of food!
From the start, communication with PEJ was incredible. They were so accommodating to all our requests- adding and removing things from our quote and providing a very thoughtful vegetarian option. We did the BBQ buffet from PEJ catering and got ...
so many compliments from our guests. My aunt even asked them what they put on their broccoli salad and they gave her the ingredients! PEJ brought my husband and I plates of food as soon as we sat down, and also packed two more plates for us to take with us at the end of the night (which we definitely devoured the second we got to our honeymoon suite). The price and the quality of food can’t be beat! Our coordinator told us that PEJ was one of our most on-top-of-it vendors that day!
We are now 4 days past our wedding and people are STILL TEXTING US about how amazing the food was!!!
"Also...that was THE best food I've ever had at a wedding in my life."
"I am legit still thinking about that brisket. It was so good!"
Not on...
ly was the food AMAZING, but Anna was freaking incredible to work with. She provided recommendations, and was always quick to reply - from when we started planning about a year in advance to just days before our wedding.
I truly wish there was a way I could give PEJ more than 5 stars.
Working with PEJ was amazing!! The price was great, they were very professional, and the food was DELICIOUS. We got so many compliments!! Sometimes wedding food can be cold & boring, not PEJ!!! I will be recommending them to everyone. So happy ...
with our service and food.
Working with PEJ was great. They worked with me on creating an absolutely delicious menu for my wedding. Plus they did a fantastic job answering my many, many, many questions. I'd happily hire them again for a future event. Delicious food, grea...
t service and we chose them for bartending as well!
Working with PEJ at The Addison Grove was so wonderful. Our food was amazing and our guests could not stop raving about it! The on-site staff were so helpful to our guests who had special meals or food allergies which we greatly appreciated. We...
went with the smokehouse buffet and it was even better than when we had tasted it the first time! They are so thorough and everything turned out perfect :) Thank you for all you did for us -- shoutout to Lori and her team!
We ordered a BBQ package for our wedding in October 2021 and had the absolute BEST experience!! Working with PEJ Events staff was super easy, and they were really flexible in scheduling a tasting since we had to wait for family to fly in from o...
ut of state. They were accommodating (but still conscientious of Covid precautions) to our requests for table set ups and anything else we wanted. At the wedding itself, the food was even better than the tasting and we had countless guests tell us how amazing the food was. Everyone loved every piece of it - it was the best brisket my dad's friend had ever had, the best mac n cheese the grooms sister had ever had, the best potato salad the best man had ever had, etc. Everything was GREAT!! I could not recommend PEJ Events enough to cater your weddings :)
PEJ was a truly exceptional vendor! Not only was the BBQ delicious and wow’ four out of town family and friends - they (especially Kristin) was extremely communicative and easy to work with. Our guest list count kept increasing and Kristin was ...
able to adjust our proposal multiple times without hassle. I couldn’t recommend PEJ more for your wedding or large events!
PEJ was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Our initial tasting was amazing-- literally ALL food options and they even gave us plentiful leftovers, answered all our questions and were willing to customize options for us. Our coor...
dinator, Lori, was a dream to work with-- she was so friendly, helpful, FAST to reply to any e-mail we ever sent. She helped us arrange even for our linens since they can get them through Premiere. Day of, the food was amazing and service was wonderful. They heard that me and my husband wanted to make sure we received appetizers even though we were doing photos during cocktail hour-- and they hand delivered us a plate of them right before dinner to make sure we got to eat them. I was so touched that they made that effort for us. And then we got some of EVERYTHING we ordered for dinner. One of my fears when wedding planning was how brides told me they never got to eat-- well, we sure did and it was delicious. They gave us plentiful leftovers to take home-- even made sure we had a few extra pieces of our wedding cake. Our guests were full and happy and still compliment us on the food choices. Literal dream to work with, I'd recommend them to anyone and am looking forward to eating the same meal on our anniversary next year.
Where do I even start with PEJ! From the very beginning Mona was just AMAZING. She took such good care of us and got us set up for our food tasting. We had to go to a Pok-e-jos off of 360 / South Lamar for our food tasting and the team there wa...
s so awesome. They took such good care of us and of course the food was delicious! We booked PEJ right away with no hesitation. We were advised that Mona was leaving PEJ but left is in such great hands with Kristin. Kristin is the best pre-event catering person we have ever come across. Being a very anxious bride, I had a million and one questions, food allergy, diet needs that guest had that needed to be taken care of. Kristen made sure that all of our needs and guest needs were taken care of. She was always there to answer my million and one questions. I am just so speechless with all that she has done for us. Kristin truly made our wedding day so perfect on the catering side, it was just so smooth. The wedding day team members and lead were just so so amazing and really went out of their way to make sure we were all taken care of. I couldn't thank PEJ enough for being apart of our special day and making everything so perfect! Kristin made this all possible for us . Thank you a million times PEJ & Kristin❤️
PEJ Events was a DREAM to work with - absolutely a five star experience! Not only were they able to provide catering services, but we were able to also have bartending services, as well as linens due to their partnership with Premier Rentals. W...
hile I could go on and go about our experience here are my strongest reason you need to stop scrolling and reach out to them TODAY!
Communication - at no point did I ever feel ignored, forgotten, or my concerns unheard. The team was prompt to respond and always kind and knowledgeable! Anna was our point of contact and was amazing!
Food Itself - Um…DELICIOUS! Our guests have continued to comment on how yummy this or that was at our wedding. As foodies, my husband I love this!! Book a tasting and find out!
Client Experience on Wedding Day - Our PEJ Lead was Randy and we were so impressed. As soon as we had a free moment he sweetly came over, introduced himself, and walked us through what we should expect from them that day. It made us feel confident and reassured this piece of our wedding was in good hands. Then, during the photos after the ceremony, they went out of their way to bring us over drinks and some appetizers since we were busy taking pictures during cocktail hour. Lastly, we were impressed that Randy checked in with us to see what we would want to eat and pulled it together and had it at our sweetheart table after we entered our reception! Shout out to Doc as well behind the bar making delicious drinks and getting all the laughs!
The food was delicious and the service was great!!!
Lori was a great communicator to set up the quote, tasting, order specifics, and day-of catering. We were so pleased with the quality of BBQ and sides. We extend our gratitude for the excellent value for food and service! Highly recommend!
Kristin and her team did a fantastic job. They quickly came and set everything up the day of the wedding for us to have our own staff serve our guests. Everything was organized, accounted for, and looked great. Most importantly the food was d...
elicious! Everybody loves good barbecue at a Texas wedding and they were exactly that. The turkey, brisket, and sausage were all wonderful and all our guests raved about the sides (Beans, Cole Slaw, Mac and Cheese). There was plenty of food to go around. Highly recommend.
Best BBQ we’ve ever had! The service was fantastic from the day we reached out to set up a tasting to the the wonderful staff that helped the day of our wedding. We cannot wait to go by the restaurant again as a married couple & absolutely reco...
mmending them to all my future brides and grooms!!!!!
We are SO glad we went with PEJ for our wedding. Everyone on PEJ staff was so friendly and helpful, and the food was DELICIOUS! Seriously, I can’t count how many people came up to us and said they loved the food. I would choose PEJ again in a h...
eartbeat and have zero complaints.
Not a single complaint, we absolutely loved having PEJ cater our big day! The food was amazing- my guests are still talking about the Mac and cheese and their jalapeño cornbread casserole. Y’all don’t change a thing. ❤️
We used PEJ on recommendation from the venue our daughter selected and also the lodging venue recommended them as well. I’m always dubious about wedding buffets in general but let me tell
you the passed appetizers during cocktail hour were beau...
tifully presented and tasted wonderful. I’m addition to guests being served the service staff made it a point to serve all the bridal party as they posed for their photos.
Dinner was served inside and beautifully presented. There had been a snafu with our rentals not being easily located where a third party had placed them. PEJ event staff were able to locate the crates and in spite of having very
little time, had the place settings out and even got the napkins knotted and placed.
The food was scrumptious! We had pork tenderloin and chicken breasts and they were cooked perfectly, served warm, full of flavor and beautifully presented. The sides were also excellent and those rolls! Oh my they were delicious. The salad was fresh and the dressing was just the right balance.
Communication was professional throughout and the on site staff members were efficient from set up to service to clearing tables and extremely friendly and unobtrusive.
Pricing was very competitive and they worked with us on some special menu considerations. It was a great experience. I have done hundreds of special events professionally for my job and have dealt with many types of venues, numerous caterers and a variety of menus over the years. I am picky and PEJ did not disappoint on even one item.
We had PEJ cater our wedding and WOW it was fantastic. We got the BBQ with several sides and it was delicious! During the tasting we were impressed, but they really impressed us and all of our guests at the wedding even more. They served genero...
us portions and had our guests coming back for seconds. The food is still talked about 6 months later! Their price point and selections is what made us go with PEJ in addition to how incredible the food was. Anna was so great to work with and was able to answer any questions we had made the whole process seamless.
PEJ did such a great job with my wedding! The food was delicious and we received so many compliments! The staff is very professional and even prepared a bride and grooms plate during the reception along with a to-go plate of food for us to enjo...
y after. Everything went perfectly and I could not be happier!
We hired PEJ to cater our wedding and we’re so glad we did. They exceeded all of our expectations. The food was great and the service was IMPECCABLE. Would absolutely recommend to anyone needing catering services. They were so kind and nice to ...
work with.
I am the MOB, We had the The Wedding at The Austin Ranch Wedding Venue, Started with Kristin our contact at PEJ, anything we needed we asked her and it got done!!
So I actually had first hand with our catering crew, I had 1 leed and 10 servers ...
they got there early and set up all the tables with China, glassware and silverware, napkins, just the way we wanted! Cocktail Hour while Bride & Groom took pictures! We had bacon wrapped quail and macaroni shooters served among the guest! Everyone kept saying how delicious it was! Plus the two Bartenders we had where so amazing they accommodated all our guest with delicious beverages all night!
The food was excellent we had sirloin with Demi glaze, chicken breast with lemon capers, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans, strawberry candied pecan vinaigrette dressing absolutely delicious! All servers very professional and nice and accommodating! We will definitely use them again!
At the end of the night they cleaned up and packed everything very nicely! We did not have to do a thing! Thank you all again!
They made the entire process smooth and easy. The food was great!
They were so good! Multiple guests told us how delicious the brisket and the sausage were. They were reasonably priced and didn't have the ridiculous hidden fees that other caterers had. The bartenders we're efficient, and we never had to wait ...
for drinks.
Everyone was wonderful and the event flowed beautifully. We had a great time and appreciate PEJ Events and their wonderful food and service.
PEJ Catering was such a great choice for our wedding. Not only was the food incredible with large portions (friends and family are still talking about it), but Lori and the other staff were so helpful leading up to and on the day of our wedding...
. I still think about the Mac and Cheese all the time.
Amazing service and outstanding food! PEJ is the best!
THE BEST FOOD EVER! I have been to a lot of weddings and I always notice how the food is just never that good. For my wedding, I wanted the food to be amazing and I found that with PEJ. GET THE MAC AND CHEESE YOU WON'T REGRET IT. not only is ev...
erything amazing, but the portions are huge and the staff is so nice and helpful. If I had to do my wedding all over I would 100% hire them again!
PeJ catered the Rehearsal Dinner for us. They were fabulous. They were responsive to every request ahead of the event. They were on time and treated our guests as if they were family. The food was fabulous and served in a professional yet comfo...
rtable manner. I definitely recommend them!
Our coordinator Lori answered all our questions promptly leading up to the wedding, and everything was smooth and organized both before and on the day of our wedding. The day-of event staff was professional, positive, and and flexible with the ...
details that change on the day of the wedding (we moved indoors due to the 100+ heat!). The lead, Randy, was incredibly helpful and wonderful. He made sure we had food, drinks, and even brought water out to the wedding party taking photos in the aforementioned heat. And the food was so good, we wished we had gotten to eat more! :)
Pej earned my respect right off the bat by allowing us to have a free tasting(which a lot of catering companies do not do.) They handled a complicated flip very well, and the food was amazing. All of the staff members were a pleasure to work wi...
th, especially the bar staff. They were an hour late, and that is why I am giving 4 stars. Luckily, we had scheduled them to come early so there was still plenty of time. Overall, good food for a good price and having the bar included was a deal breaker for us.
Absolutely amazing. I am so glad I made this decision. The food of course was excellent. They have so many options and it’s all good so it’s hard to narrow down. All of the guests raved about how good it was. From the beginning, they were super...
helpful in answering questions and responding to emails. The staff at the wedding were so sweet and did a great job. I highly recommend.
The food was Great! We had the BBQ with brisket barbacoa tostadas and mac & cheese shooters as appetizers. It did not disappoint. Compliments all around from our guest. They worked well with our venue at Old Glory Ranch and their staff was very...
professional and friendly. I will recommend them to anyone seeking a caterer.
The whole Pokejo’s Smokehouse experience was wonderful: the booking conversations with Lori, the service staff, the exceptionally delicious meats and sides!!! Just perfect really!!
They were fantastic! Not only did they have a wonderful package deal with our venue, they were super responsive and helpful getting our tasting setup and all the other details leading up to the wedding. We went with the ribs, brisket, jalapeno ...
cornbread, broccoli salad and baked potato casserole… let me tell you, everything was GREAT!!! All of our guests kept complimenting the food and asked about it all weekend. Some of our out-of-town guests even went to eat at a local Pokejo’s one more time before they left. They were PERFECT. Simply delicious. We had a huge wedding but they got everyone served quickly and efficiently. Just an excellent vendor. We are so grateful. Thank you Lori for all of your help and patience!!!
PEJ was the best caterer for what we wanted! The passed appetizers (Mac and cheese shooters and Texas wings) were AMAZING and the fajitas were such a hit! The day-of manager from PEJ personally came up to us and made sure we had everything we n...
eeded and was so kind and helpful. Mona helped us plan everything from the very beginning and had everything so organized and was easy to work with. And, we could even do all of our rentals through them! We also had blackberry mojitos as our signature cocktail, and they were seriously so good! Best caterer ever, hire them!!
Super wonderful!! The service was phenomenal and all the guests raved about the food. They were so patient and helpful with us. They also did a fabulous job with communication and keeping us up to date. Would 100% recommend!!
PEJ catering did a a fantastic job at our wedding! When getting a quote I requested changes a few times to make sure it would fit the budget and Lori seemed happy to do it. At our tasting we were very impressed by the presentation of the appeti...
zers and food, it was very professionally done and everything looked so nice! The service was outstanding at our wedding and the food was delicious! I would highly recommend PEJ!
Pok-e-Jo’s was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, great customer service and very professional! Everyone loved the food and just how amazing they were. I highly recommend them for any event. We previously experienced them at 2 other we...
ddings and they were great. Thank you for helping make our day special!
PEJ was so flexible with us when we had to reschedule our wedding twice due to the pandemic. During the wedding, they were not only delicious but their staff was so professional. We had a dedicated server who came up to us while we were taking ...
pictures outside in the hot sun and gave us refreshments. We felt cared for and know our guests did too. They also threw in a free cake cutting service for us so that was a bonus! They were a preferred vendor at our venue so they were able to help us break down tables at the end of the evening, which they did so quickly! They are awesome and worth it!
PEJ thought of everything! We didn't have to worry about anything. All of our guests LOVED the food. We got rave reviews. Would absolutely use PEJ again!
PEJ events catered our wedding last month and they did an amazing job! Everyone was so nice and very accommodating. The bbq is also delicious! They were also very flexible with us having to postpone from our original date due to the pandemic! I...
would highly recommend!
PEJ were amazing throughout the entire wedding planning process. The management team was super responsive, and the food was amazing. They were the most affordable option we found while researching in the central Texas area, and were worth way m...
ore than what they had listed.
The food was incredible, the portions were even better! Seriously, we were worried about everyone having enough food, which was not a problem at all. The food was hot, fresh, and very filling. We were even sent off with massive portions of left...
overs! Overall, an incredible experience and we would hire them again in a heartbeat.
PEJ catering was a hit at our wedding! Excellent food, excellent service, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was COVID friendly for our guests who were able to make it during such a weird time. If you're looking for a catere...
r to blend the beautiful taste of Texas BBQ while matching the elegance of any wedding, PEJ is the vendor for you.
Our wedding food was THE BEST! Literally got compliments on it all night. From the vendors (who said it was the most/best food they'd been given at a wedding) to the guests... it was stellar. We did a station set up with options like Mexican st...
reet corn, sliders, mac & cheese, s'mores, etc. Just thinking about it makes me wish we could have it all over again! It was a casual Texas style meal, it was certainly elevated by the flavors and presentation. Guests loved the interactive nature of the set up, and the staff was so sweet. Everyone also enjoyed the signature cocktails, particularly the blackberry mojito. Hire them!!
PEJ was the perfect choice for our wedding. Mona was so knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with throughout the entire process. We had to make some fairly significant changes to our guest count and Mona made sure that we received top tie...
r service and made the most of our money. On wedding day the presentation was exactly what we wanted/expected and our guest couldn't stop raving about how tasty the Texas BBQ was! PEJ really elevates what they serve and they truly make the clients a top priority. If we had to do it all over again we'd select PEJ time and time again!
Pok-e-Jos did a fantastic job catering our wedding. The staff was super friendly and professional. The food was pre-plated and the presentation looked amazing. To this day our guests are still talking about how much they loved the BBQ. I cannot...
recommend them enough!
We used PEJ Events as the full-service caterer for our wedding. They were very easy to work with prior to our event and took care of everything for us day-of. The PEJ staff were super friendly and efficient. Most importantly, the food tasted gr...
eat and we got a ton of compliments from our guests! We would highly recommend PEJ to anyone looking for classic Texas BBQ.
The brisket and chicken were amazing! And you cannot go wrong with any of the sides I recommend them all. Overall service is 10/10 and they make it easy for you throughout the whole process. We also used them for bartending and their entire st...
aff was so kind.
PEJ is an amazing caterer! I was so pleased with them at my wedding. The food was incredible... I still have guests messaging me about how good it was. Their staff was professional, respectful, and kind. I will definitely be using them again fo...
r catering at all of my parties! HIGHLY recommend.
We planned our wedding in 4 months at The Ivory Oak in Wimberley. They connected us with PEJ Events and Anna Oldmixon was our contact. From the start of planning, all the way until the day of the wedding; and even after, Anna provided fantast...
ic service. She was attentive. Send photos of all the place settings and must have edited our proposal at least a dozen times. Never did she seem annoyed with us as our details were finalized. In addition, my husband and I contact PEJ believing we want Brisket and Sausage. We showed up at teh South location of Po-Ke-Jos and told the manager who we'd been working with and they brought out a smorgasbord of things to sample. After the tasting, we changed our choices all the way around. PEJ has THE best food! I highly recommend them and if I had to do it all over again, I would definitely use PEJ!
PEJ... wow! They are amazing. Their customer service is above and beyond!
Anna worked with me throughout the entire planning process and she was a delight. She made sure to answer every single one of my questions no matter how many. She put me...
at ease and I knew we were going to be in great hands.
A BIG SHOUT OUT to RANDY! He was our catering lead and when I say he was great, I mean he was GREAT. Very professional and kind, he knew the right place and right time for things. The catering went seamlessly and he is to thank for that. Our guests loved the food and they were kind enough to send us home with a bride and groom late night meal!
PEJ will not disappoint you, I promise!
Fantastic food, incredible service, excellent delivery. Our guests are still talking about the food and how much they enjoyed it, and everybody had plenty to eat. They even packed some extra plates for the groom and I that we ate in bed at 2 ...
AM after arriving to our honeymoon suite near the airport! Would 10/10 recommend them to anybody planning a wedding in the area.
Amazing food, and amazing service! When it came to choosing food for our wedding, we definitely knew bbq was the right choice for us. PEJ was so professional to work with, and on the day of our wedding they went above and beyond to make sure us...
and our guests had an amazing experience. The lead on our wedding day came up to us as soon as we sat down to get our plates ready, they knew my dietary restrictions and ensured I could eat everything on my plate. Additionally, all of our guests were served in a timely manor. Everyone had food prior to us finishing our meals. And everyone was raving about how good the food was the next day!
Lori and team with PEJ Events were outstanding for our wedding. The service was absolutely spot on, the bartending was excellent, and everyone was so kind and courteous to all of our guests. For our wedding we had the brisket, sausage, and chic...
ken with side salads, Mac and Cheese, and the unbelievably good cornbread casserole (Would HIGHLY recommend). Super pleased with everything, and would definitely recommend!
We used PEJ for our wedding and we are so pleased! Mona made planning a breeze. The servers were so attentive and friendly. The bartenders were 5 star bartenders. AND we had so many compliments on our food!
Everything was great. Food was excellent, staff was friendly. Buffet ran smoothly. No issues.
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