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Salt & Smoke Catering
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About This Vendor
Make it a day to remember with BBQ done right!
The team at Salt + Smoke is passionate about helping make sure your special day is one that everyone will remember. Whether you are looking for down-home BBQ done right or something a bit more elegant, we offer a full range of customized catering packages that are sure to make your celebration exactly what you want it to be. We pride ourselves in treating meat right and serve up the very best in hand-crafted St. Louis-style BBQ. Everything from our fries to our pies are made, from scratch, in house! Please visit https://saltandsmokebbq.com/catering-wedding-form/ and fill out the wedding questionnaire. One of our catering managers will respond with a customized proposal.
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Cuisine
BBQ, Specialty
Dietary Options
Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Food & Catering
Buffet, Catering Clean Up, Catering Delivery & Setup, Family Style, Passed Appetizers, Seated Meal, Servers
Awards and Affiliations
Salt & Smoke Catering Reviews
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My husband and I worked with Amy to plan our wedding and sort out all the catering details. To say Salt and Smoke did amazing is an understatement. From selecting them as our vendor, to our tasting and then on the wedding day everything was per...
fect. Communication with Amy was always prompt and professional. She helped us make our final decisions and answered all of our questions with a smile at our tasting (which was very private and special). On the wedding day, the team executed the event without a hitch. They even went to the extent to make sure my grandparents who couldn’t walk outside got a separate plate of appetizers, wow! Having BBQ at our wedding was so perfect and classy. It was clean, easy to eat and they provided anything you needed with excellent service. My guests are still talking about how good the food was 2 months later! If you’re considering Salt and Smoke for your wedding you won’t go wrong, go with them!!
It was a pleasure to work with Amy for my daughter's wedding on January 1. This being my first time to hire a caterer, I made many changes to the plan as I slowly decided what we wanted, and Amy was quick to answer my many questions and to resp...
ond to each request. She happily tailored their services to our needs (cutting down the amount of time that our servers were to stay) and allowing me to pick up the plates we were renting early, so that I could set them out on the tables when we set up the hall. The servers at the venue could not have been more helpful or more efficient. They set the food out in minutes. I was worried that "tear down" of the food table would take too long and delay the dancing (shared space), and they did it so fast, I didn't even see it happening. Even though we were not having them cut the cake, the servers kindly showed my sisters HOW to cut it and provided oversight the whole time. I am not sure, but I think one of them ran to the store when the venue ran out of red wine (there was only one bartender at our small event)! They truly went above and beyond in every detail. The food was, of course, absolutely delicious. We had the brisket, pulled pork, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and green salad. I would use them again and again!
The food was delicious!! We had some difficulty with contracts during the planning process, but after we got it all figured out we were very happy with the food and staff. We got many compliments on this being the best wedding food they have ha...
d. On the day of, they were so friendly answered any questions we had. Paige was one of the staff that worked our wedding and she was amazing!! Thank you to Salt + Smoke for delivering such wonderful food for our wedding!
Catering from salt and smoke was very easy! Such a crowd pleaser and a local favorite. We had planets of food and they even included plates and silverware.
Response from the Vendor on 11/05/2020
Hello Amanda! Thank you for your review! We loved working with you, and we appreciate your kind words! We hope to see you at Salt + Smoke again very soon!
We hired Salt + Smoke to cater our rehearsal dinner this past September. The food was delicious, however the customer service is horrific! We worked with Brooke and she was lovely to work with while booking their services and during contracting...
. Night of the rehearsal the meal was delivered without any plates/napkins/utensils (paid extra to have these included with out meal) for our guests to enjoy the meal. One of our guests had to leave the celebration to run and purchase plates, napkins and eating utensils. Not a huge deal but, more of an inconvenience that held up dinner service. After the wedding weekend celebrations came to a close, I called Brooke to explain - she was extremely rude telling me she had put it on the paperwork but, her staff didn't bring it so, "not her fault", then asked "what I wanted her to do about it?". I asked her what they normally do in this situation and she told me she would need to speak with her manager, and get back to me the following week when he returned from vacation. I waited 2 weeks before calling again. When I called back she said "her manager didn't want to do anything about the situation so, that is why she never called back". I understand COVID has significantly effected and altered the restaurant/hospitality industry however, working in the wedding industry myself - this is NOT how a customer should be treated after an incident of no fault of their own. In the end, Brooke did end up reaching back out and apologizing for the mix-up. She did end up waiving the charge for disposables, she also gave us a gift card to use towards our next trip to Salt and Smoke.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Hello Ashley,
Thank you for this review. This is not quite how the situation transpired, but unfortunately on reviews on the Knot and Wedding Wire (as you posted the exact same review on both sites) it's a he said/she said type of thing, so th...
ere's really no point in defending ourselves from what you said.
In the end, we're glad you enjoyed the food, and we know you'll enjoy the gift card you received to come back to join us.
We hired Salt + Smoke to cater our wedding and got a TON of compliments on our food all night long! The biggest hits for sides were the potato salad and White Cheddar Cracker Mac. We also loved our beef brisket and ribs. I was excited that they...
also had a large selection of table linen rentals that were very affordable.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Hello Kelly! Thank you for your review! We loved working with you, and wish you many blessings on your marriage!
Salt + Smoke, and Brooke specifically, made our wedding so wonderful! Throughout COVID, we worked with 3 separate catering managers, but Brooke came in at the end to tie it all together seamlessly. She coordinated with rentals, our venue, and u...
s as we encountered change after change and was very relaxed the whole time. Our only complaint is that the vegetarian entrees got lost in translation and not find their way to the reception, but overall a pretty perfect day.
Response from the Vendor on 10/29/2020
Hello Jen! Thank you for your review! We loved working with both you and Sam, y'all are a pretty fantastic couple! Many blessings to you both!
We recently had Salt & Smoke as our wedding reception caterer. Everything was delicious! We chose the beef brisket, chicken, pork, Mac & cheese, salad, and creamed corn. Our guests were raving about the food, especially the brisket. I couldn’t ...
be happier with the choice we made in choosing Salt & Smoke as our caterer. The staff was exceptional! Anna was great to work with, even when I was on edge the week before my wedding. I highly recommend S + S for your catering needs. Exceptional service and food!
mazing Food Professionalism, Service & More
Incredibly delicious party food! Hiring Salt and Smoke was an awesome choice and grand idea! The professionalism from start to finish was fantastic. Amy and John were wonderful to work with, easy to ...
to contact via email or phone for answering any questions regarding food, cost, etc. We had Anna and team for the event and everything was beautifully set up, served, and cleaned up. Anna checked with me throughout the night to make sure everything was great, which it was! We were in good hands! Our guests and we were so pleased with the food. From the ribs to the mac and cheese, everything was hot, ready and of course delicious. People are still talking about what great Event food we had. I highly recommend them, you will not be disappointed to have Salt and Smoke cater your event. Thank you for making my uncle’s birthday memorable! Everyone was so gracious and accommodating.
Catering Manager Amy Dickinson was awesome to work with and the staff and service were amazing! From the early linen delivery on New Year's Eve to the bomb BBQ and Mac N Cheese, Salt & Smoke was the best!
We recently had Salt + Smoke cater dinner at our wedding reception and from the very beginning of the process everything went very smooth and easy! Anna was very good at keeping in communication through the whole entire process and very easy to...
get in touch with whenever we had any questions or concerns. On our wedding day, we really appreciated that the staff arrived exactly when they said they would. They were very accommodating to our specific needs, and a pleasure to work with! Everything was done with great efficiency and the attitude of the entire staff was very positive. The food was EXCELLENT on top of being affordable! We highly recommend :).
We got so many compliments about how delicious the food was! Anna was great at communicating and the staff day of were awesome. So glad we chose Salt + Smoke!
Food was amazing, and communication with Anna was great. Would hire for catering again and will continue to dine at the restaurants on a regular basis.
We recently had S+S cater our wedding reception and the experience was flawless and hassle free. Everything was set up/broken down on time and the food was incredible. Most of our guests said it was the best food they’ve ever had at a reception...
. I highly recommend S+S for anyone looking to cater an event or just to stop in for dinner at one of their locations. It’s become a tradition for our new family we plan on sticking to for years to come.
The Best Wedding Food Ever! Salt + Smoke went above and beyond to make our reception perfect. The staff provided us with large samples of their meats, appetizers and side dishes at our tasting and helped us create the perfect menu for our recep...
tion. Our guests continue to rave about how delicious the food was, and our out of town guests have requested a stop at Salt + Smoke during their next visit.
Salt and Smoke was amazing for both beverages and food. My guests kept complimenting me on how good everything was and that it was not "standard" wedding food. Ben from Salt and Smoke made the whole process a breeze!
From the tasting to the wedding everything was excellent. The day of everything was set out in a timely manner and the staff communicated well with the venue. The food was phenomenal and all night our guests were telling us how good it was. We ...
are still working through leftovers and loving it.
Our wedding was months ago now and we STILL have family and friends commenting that ours was the best food they have ever had at a wedding! The event staff was friendly and outgoing, even thoughtfully saving my husband and I some appetizers tha...
t we had missed during our cocktail hour. The food presentation was terrific, they worked well with our venue, and I simply cannot describe how delicious it was. Thank you, Salt + Smoke!!!
Salt and Smoke was the best place we could have picked to cater our wedding! They were super easy to work with and very flexible with our needs. Everyone is still talking about how amazing the food was! 10/10 recommend.
When we started our wedding planning, we knew we wanted to do something different and unique for our catering. We were really tired of having dry chicken and a side of vegetables at every wedding we went to! We immediately set our sights on Sal...
t + Smoke, having been their multiple times and enjoying their food at various events throughout St. Louis. It was a no brainer! To top it off, planning the menu and getting everything organized for the day of was SO extremely easy with them. They had previously catered several weddings and events at our venue, so they were familiar with the process. We were able to make changes on the menu up to 2 weeks out, and they even accommodated the last minute changes needed for vegans coming to our wedding. All of our guests went on and on about how delicious the food was and that it was the best wedding dinner they've ever had! We were so happy we had leftovers to enjoy for the following weeks to come. We can't thank Amy and her team enough for making our day so special!
Catering can be very stressful when planning a wedding. (At least it was for us) Every vendor seemed to be WAY over priced. I finally came across Salt + Smoke and gave them a call. Ben happily broke everything down for us and was super helpful ...
from day one until the big day. I have to mention that not only was the service better, but the pricing was a lot better than the others also. They offer amazing service and communication. Meeting with Ben at Salt + Smoke to go over the contract and to sample the food was simply our favorite part of wedding planning!!! Now more about the food... it was amazing. We had numerous guests come up to us and tell us that was the best food they have ever had at a wedding (we agree with them)!! The style of food was just right for us and they also were very accommodating with vegan options for some of our loved ones. They helped make our night perfect!
One of our best decisions!! My husband and I made the decision we wanted something other than "traditional" wedding food, and Salt & Smoke was the perfect fit! The food was absolutely fantastic, and our guests are still texting us about how del...
icious the food was! Very easy to communicate with. Go with Salt & Smoke - you won't regret it!!
Everything about this place was so professional and wonderful! Honestly, if you want amazing barbecue at your wedding that everyone is going to talk about for years to come, this is it! While dancing with guests throughout the night, I couldn’t...
even tell you how many people thought the food was the best barbecue they’d had. Not to mention, the staff and everyone helping out with serving everyone was top notch. It truly was an amazing night! Watch out for guests who are definitely going to call you begging you to send some Salt and Smoke Mac and cheese their way after the wedding! 😉
Great food, great to work with, great staff. Could not have asked for a better catering experience!
Using Salt & Smoke to cater my wedding was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am still receiving compliments months later on how amazing the food and service were. I highly recommend to anyone who wants great food and a great experi...
ence for their wedding!
Salt + Smoke recently catered our wedding reception & we could not be more complimentary of the food & service, but a huge deal of our gratitude goes toward Ben. From our initial communication when we first began to plan, down to the day of the...
event, Ben made sure everything was absolutely perfect! He was incredibly kind & flexible working with us on everything from our budget in the very beginning, to the extra linens we needed to order as we approached our event date. The food was so delicious, we have received many compliments from our guests. In addition, the servers for our event could not have been more kind or professional. We recommend Salt + Smoke any chance we can, they will not disappoint!
Salt + Smoke catered our wedding in June and we had a fantastic experience with them. From the first tasting, we knew the food would be a hit. We ordered brisket, ribs, mac n cheese, coleslaw and pit beans. The brisket and the Mac n cheese were...
both out of this world! We received tons of compliments from our guests on the food. It was a real crowd pleaser.
It was also a great experience working with Anna. She was professional, responsive, and really worked with us through the whole process. We did our rentals through Salt + Smoke and so they had to deal with many frantic last minute emails from me. Anna was kind and unflappable.
The day of the wedding was a whirlwind, but we know that Anna and her crew were silently solving problems in the background, one of which was not having enough ice (our responsibility, not theirs, since we ordered our own wine and beer). I don't know how it was solved, but they took care of it and we didn't have to worry about it!
Overall, we couldn't have asked for any better! Delicious food and above-and-beyond service! Thank you, Anna! We plan on eating Salt + Smoke whenever we come back to St. Louis as well as recommending it to all of our friends. :)
Salt and Smoke was the best choice for my daughter’s wedding. From the tasting and planning to the actual day, Ben made sure everything was perfect. Collie and his team set up, served us and made sure we were well taken care of. The food was fa...
ntastic. People are still talking about it. There was plenty to go around. I can’t say enough about the quality of the food and the staff who helped put this beautiful event together. We recommend Salt and Smoke wholeheartedly. Thank you.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Joanie! Glad you were happy with everything. We'll let Collie know that everyone enjoyed the service and food. Hope you're well! Cheers!
I used Salt + Smoke for my wedding. The food was absolutely fantastic- we had so many compliments from our guests of how good the food was! My mom literally keeps asking when I’ll be home next so we can go eat at one of the restaurants!
Service...
and bar were also fantastic!
Ben was also great to work with and was prompt and always on top of things- honestly one of the best vendors I worked with the whole wedding!
If I ever need catering in the future I definitely would not hesitate to use you guys again!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Molly! Please stop by whenever you are in town! Thank you for the kind words, and we were happy to provide you and your guests with our BBQ, Bar, and Hospitality! Cheers!
If you are getting married in STL, you MUST have Salt + Smoke for your wedding! I'm not joking. People are still talking about how good the food was at my wedding and how they want to go to restaurant when they come back. Salt + Smoke was affor...
dable for a bride on a budget (aka me), there were options for dietary restrictions (we had people at my wedding who are vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free), and they were a pleasure to work with. When you do your initial tasting, you can literally try everything they offer as an option, which was so nice because I wasn't left wondering if I made the wrong decision. We tried every item, and picked what we liked. We ended up going with 3 meats + 3 sides (brisket, smoked wings, pulled pork, mac 'n cheese, salad, and pit beans). Sauces and rolls are included, and then we added on a few falafel bites for our vegetarian guests. Salt + Smoke took care of the dish-ware rentals, staffing the event, the menu sign...you can even rent linens through them and have them set up your desserts. I highly recommend Salt + Smoke!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Skye! We're glad the whole process from beginning to end was easy and accommodating . Congrats and thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day!
Salt & Smoke has the best BBQ I’ve ever had. This wonderful food establishment is a St. Louis treasure and should be enjoyed by everyone. My wedding guests are still raving about the food and they approached my husband and I at the wedding to c...
ompliment the food. More guests than I can count let us know it was the best wedding dinner they’ve ever had.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Chelsey! I'm glad your guests loved the food and it sounds like you had an incredible wedding day. Thank you for letting us be a part of it!
We had a great experience with S&S for our wedding. Ben was fantastic to deal with and the service/food day of was exactly what we thought.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Ben, thank you for the kind words. We really appreciate you choosing us to be a part of your big day!
Everyone loved the food! I am still getting compliments over 2 weeks later. Great service, easy to contact, and great food!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Savannah! It was our pleasure to serve you and your guests with delicious BBQ! Hope all is well, and thank you for choosing Salt+Smoke for your special day!
Salt & Smoke catered our wedding 2 weeks ago. It was perfect. The staff was friendly, everything was set up beautifully and the food was AMAZING! Even the Texans were very impressed. If you are looking for great BBQ, this is the place!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Stephanie! Glad to hear we may have received a stamp of approval from your friends and family from Texas! Many of us here at Salt+Smoke have fallen in love with Franklin BBQ. Please stop by again, and congrats! Hope all is well.
We loved working with Salt and Smoke for our December wedding. From the tasting to the reception night, the staff made our experience so easy and DELICIOUS! Our guests were raving about the food for weeks to follow. Definitely a part of the nig...
ht people will remember!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Lydia! Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! Congrats!
We actually picked our venue because Salt and Smoke was a caterer on the venues list. Salt and Smoke was our very first date and has been top notch from actual day 1! We had countless wedding guests make it a point to find us and tell us how aw...
esome the food was! Numerous people stated that it was the best wedding food they ever had. All of the staff was great and Ben did everything he could to meet our expectations. Can’t say enough good things about the entire process. I can’t wait for another event where we can work with Salt and Smoke.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Hi Erin! Thank you for letting us play a part in your special story, from the first date to your wedding it make's us happy to know that we were able to serve you and your loved ones and create some happy memories. Hope all is well, please kee...
p us in mind for your anniversary!
We are STILL getting asked about our catering services for the wedding...and we are post wedding by two months!!! Salt + Smoke was beyond accommodating, helpful, and super easy to work with. Not to mention DELICIOUS! The company brought a wonde...
rful atmosphere addition to our wedding and we couldn't have asked for anything more. We will definitely use and suggest them for any catering services in the future.
Response from the Vendor on 01/10/2019
Hi Libby! Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to share some delicious BBQ with your friends and family. Congratulations, and I hope we'll see you all again. Cheers!
In October, Hurricane Michael tore through Port St. Joe, Florida, destroying the wedding venues and the lives of our friends there. With our daughter's wedding scheduled for November 18th, we quickly had to plan a wedding in Missouri, which in...
cluded finding a venue and a caterer! Salt and Smoke, known for its excellent food, was the caterer that we were fortunate enough to get to work with us. They not only were able to adapt to the changes that a one-month wedding required, but they were able to be the one contact we needed for food, rental needs, and staff. I cannot stress too much how gracious and lovely Anna was to work with. The staff that came to work our event were efficient, professional, and attentive to the needs of our guests. The food was delicious, and the portions were most generous. In fact, before the rest of the reception continued, our daughter and her new husband, along with the photographer, were able to fill 56 styrofoam boxes with leftovers for the homeless, delivered by the photographer that evening. So our meal for 75 actually reached 131 people. Our experience with Salt and Smoke was delightful, and actually calming at a very stressful time! They knew what they were doing, and did it well :) We feel very fortunate that we could work with them!
I loved everything about working with Salt+Smoke for our wedding cater. They were very accommodating to all my needs and helped make any last minutes changes I needed done. Not only were they great on the service side, but the food was PERFECT!...
My guests are still raving about how our wedding food was the best they had every had.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Courtney! The pleasure was all ours! Thank you for choosing us to provide the perfect food for your perfect wedding! Hope all is well! Don't forget about us, come back for lunch or dinner some time! - Ben
We knew we wanted something other than "traditional" wedding food and we are so glad we went with Salt & Smoke. We got countless compliments on the food at our reception. It was delicious!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hannah! Thank you for the kind words! BBQ is just so darn tasty and flavorful, and I'm glad you and your guests enjoyed it. We're thrilled we were able to impact your special day in a positive way. Thank you for having us. Hope all is well. -B...
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We worked with Ben at Salt & Smoke for our reception at the Kern Pavilion in Lafayette Square. From start to finish, Ben and his team did an excellent job of hearing our vision for the event, working with our needs, and executing the food, tabl...
es, etc the day of. Working with Ben was EASY - we personally like and enjoy him so much that planning with him felt like planning with a friend. Our family and friends loved our wedding, but they REALLY loved the food - thanks Ben and Salt & Smoke.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Lindsay! Thank you! BBQ has a majestic way of bringing old friends together and making new ones. Thank you for letting us cater your big day, and please let me know whenever you plan on stopping by so I can say hi. It was a pleasure working w...
ith you and Nathan. I'm still bummed I didn't get to have a beer with you guys. Hope you're both well. Cheers. - Ben
We definitely recommend Salt & Smoke! We had them cater our wedding reception and everything was amazing! One of our biggest mandatories for our wedding was good, memorable food, and we got it!! We're still getting compliments on the food and o...
ur wedding was three weeks ago!
Ben was helpful and professional. He is so easy to work with and answered all of our questions quickly and accurately during the planning phase. Coordinating the catering was probably the easiest part in our planning process.
And Collie, the man running the show at our reception, blew us away! He "invited" the head table up to get dinner when they were ready; which, after all of the planning and prepping up until that day, made us feel so special and relaxed. We felt a weight come off our shoulders and could just enjoy our dinner and know everything was going to be taken care of--WE were going to be taken care of! He also talked to the guests and made sure they had everything they needed--just above and beyond what we thought he was "expected" to do.
We're so happy you all were a part of our special day!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Ashley! Thank you for the kind words, and I'm so happy everything went well! It was a pleasure working with you and Collie is our Ambassador of BBQ. We love him. He's the best. Come say hi sometime, so we can feed you again. Congrats! - Be...
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We had our wedding 2 weeks ago and have only ate at Salt and smoke once down in the loop before. We love their food it's amazing and so glad we chose them to be our caterer at our wedding. It was a big hit and everyone loved it. The servers wer...
e great too they helped clean up plates and even help put up the buffet table. I would definitely use them again and I'm so glad they are an actual restaurant to where I can always go and eat their food! Ben was also very helpful over email answering all my questions and making the process easy.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Kodi! Thanks for letting us provide food for your special day. Come back soon! - Ben
Everyone at our wedding could not stop talking about the food. A couple people even had to go home early because they ate SO much Cracker Mac & Cheese. I highly recommend the mac & cheese, brisket, and pulled pork. The catering manager (Ben) is...
really easy to work with and returns phone calls pretty quickly. The only downside was that we were hoping to have leftovers to take home, but that didn't happen. Other than that, A+.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Jaclyn! The Mac has been know to cause certain food-comas. Its always best to eat this side in moderation! Thank you for picking us to serve food on your big day. I'm sorry about the leftovers. I would be happy to send you a gift card so y...
ou and the hubby can come in for a meal on us. Please let me know! Congrats on everything! - Ben
Ben and his team are the best and we are so happy we hired them to cater our wedding! From our first tasting to our big day, Ben was so easy to work with and on top of that, the food was AMAZING! We still have guests reaching out to us compli...
menting how great it was. We can’t thank Ben and his team enough for all their hard work. We have and will continue to recommend Salt & Smoke to anyone looking for a great caterer!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Kylie! We're glad you liked the food. On behalf of all of Salt+Smoke we would like to say, "Congratulations!" Thanks for letting us be a part of your big day. - Ben
We are so glad we chose Salt + Smoke as our caterer for our wedding! Ben was so great to work with- he was great at communicating quickly and was very accommodating and flexible with what we wanted. We had so many people comment on how much the...
y enjoyed the food at our wedding. Highly recommend!!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Emily! Thanks for letting us cater your special day. It was a pleasure working with you. Hope all is well. - Ben
I can't stress enough how incredibly pleased we are with the service, catering, and DELICIOUS FOOD we received for our wedding. Easily the compliment of the night was, "This is the best wedding food I've ever had," with multiple people weeks la...
ter saying they are craving their mac n cheese. Ben at Salt + Smoke Catering exceeded my expectations and provided the best possible service I could've ever hoped for our wedding guests.
The morning of our wedding called for 6-8 inches of rain, which pushed our outdoor ceremony inside, and typical Missouri weather decided to give us a very light mist that day, not even raining at all! Although most would complain and argue of change of events and timeline beyond our control, Ben and his team were literal MVPs when it came to flipping the room from a lush ceremony, to whopping 280 person seated reception. It's not about the money or nickel and dime-ing customers at Salt + Smoke — the team literally made our wedding dreams come true in more ways then one. They helped the florist, wedding coordinator, and event guests figure out the game plan to flip the room quickly and safely, they served amazing appetizers to keep guests entertained, and made clean-up and take down a breeze with everyone leaving with smiles on their faces and yummy food in their bellies.
I've said it before a million times and I'll say it again, a "Thank you" doesn't do it justice and having Salt + Smoke Catering at our wedding was an absolute honor that we (or our guests) will ever forget!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Dani! It was an honor to make you and the guests happy! The catering team is here for you whenever you may need them again! Thank you for having us. Congrats, and we hope to see you again! - Ben
The catering manager Ben was amazing to work with throughout the process. Day of, the food was DELICIOUS. You would never have thought it was as affordable as it was based on taste. So glad we found an option that was budget friendly without sa...
crificing on food quality whatsoever. Also, not every good restaurant makes for a good caterer and they are both!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Heather! Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you choosing us for the grub on such an important occasion. Hope all is well. Come see us again! Congratulations! - Ben
Salt+Smoke was the perfect choice for our wedding. Going in the bride and I were set on not having your typical bland food from a catering company. We considered a lot of places, but Salt+Smoke stood above the rest. And man, we're glad we went ...
with them.
Ben and the rest of their team were wonderful. They were responsive, clear and always helpful. They not only handled the food, but they also handled the linen and flatware rentals for us. That eliminated another vendor we would have been forced to work with.
Most importantly though, the food was great. Even for weddings that have food from a restaurant, it's difficult to keep it fresh. Not an issue here. A number of guests told us it was the best wedding food they have ever had.
Finally, the day of we didn't have to worry about them at all. They did what they said they were going to do with no issues. That's not always the case with vendors.
If you couldn't tell already, I would highly recommend them. They were great.
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Jonathan! Thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! It was a pleasure working with you, and I'm happy to see everything came together perfectly. Hope your well. Please let me know when you plan on stopping by again. Cheers! - Ben
I highly recommend Salt & Smoke! They were very quick to get back to us with any questions. Their staff was amazing from the day I emailed them to set up a tasting through the day of the event. Ben patiently answered all of my questions and wa...
s always easy to contact. Myself and my guest were blown away by the food and the staff the day of the wedding as well. They were well staffed and my guest didn't have to wait long at all for drinks at the bar. Did I mention the food was AMAZING!?!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Ashley! It makes us happy to make you happy. Thank you for choosing us to fill your guests' bellies. The servers had a blast making your guests feel at home. We hope to see you again. Maybe for the one year anniversary? Congratulations! - B...
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If you are looking for a GREAT place to cater an event or just to stop in and eat, look no further than Salt & Smoke! We chose them as the caterer for our daughter's wedding and the food is AMAZING! The staff was very professional and easy to ...
work with. They provided our wedding guests with the best BBQ you can get in St. Louis!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Cynthia! Thank you for letting us feed your loved ones on such a special day! Please come back soon! Hope you're well. - Ben
I highly recommend having salt and smoke cater your wedding! Everything was absolutely perfect ! We have received so many compliments on how great and yummy the food was at the reception! (especially the mac and cheese ) Ben was so easy to work...
with and went above and beyond to make all of our requests happen ( even having a vegan meal for two of my family members!! ) We had our meal served family style and it was awesome. The sauces were all out on the table and the food was served right after dinner! The bar was fully stocked all night and the bartenders and servers all had great customer service! I would absolutely recommend Salt and Smoke!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Hi Ally! It was a pleasure working with you and nothing makes us happier than hearing how yummy the guests think the food is. Please come back and visit us for lunch or dinner some time! Congratulations! -Ben
Hi! Just go ahead and book Salt & Smoke for your catering needs! Alex and I used Salt & Smoke for catering our wedding reception. They were professional and so kind! They have a great team. The food was delicious. We were told we had the best w...
edding food by so many guests. It was something fun and different that people actually like eating. I enjoy the traditional wedding style chicken, but lets be honest... prime brisket, smoked chicken, white cheddar cracker mac, caesar salad and creamed corn sound way better! My favorite part of Salt & Smoke is how it feels a bit refined, but not too much. In the end it's just really tasty! I also want to compliment our main catering contact Ben. I have not planned a big event before so I would email him and constantly be changing things. He was always nice, helpful and professional. Thank you Ben and Salt & Smoke for the delicious meal for us and our guests!
Response from the Vendor on 12/10/2018
Abby! Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding. Congrats! We hope to feed you Brisket again some day. Until then. Hope all is well. - Ben
Our wedding was great and the food was a really big hit! I was approached multiple times by family and friends asking who served the food. Everything was amazing, especially the brisket, beans, and Mac & cheese. I was especially greatfull to th...
e staff, who did an amazing job from set up to clean up. All of the above just really topped off the day for us. Jennifer & I truly appreciate everything and can't wait to stop by again to the restaurant as husband & wife.
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We are looking forward to having you back in the restaurant as husband & wife!
Griffin/Mantle wedding, this was my third wedding, last child - most of my guests were repeaters, they were amazed at the passed appetizers - burnt end toasted ravs, meat balls wrapped in bacon and deviled eggs with bacon. The family style se...
rving was unique at a wedding but the ribs and brisket made me a hero. They are still talking about it. The professional service and fabulous sides just icing on the cake they served. Grateful, mother of bride.
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your daughter's special day! We are always happy when we can keep the wedding talk happening weeks later!
We used Salt and Smoke (Ben) to cater our daughter's wedding at Stone House in St. Charles. We chose them because we love their food and felt like Ben was professional and accommodating. We were right on all accounts! Ben was incredibly help...
ful and just easy to work with--and the food was exactly what we've come to expect from Salt and Smoke--delicious, inspired bbq!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your daughter's special day! Stone house is a beautiful location with great ownership, which makes our job fun as well! We are happy your experience was so wonderful.
Salt & Smoke did an amazing job catering my reception! Ben was awesome to work with, he emails back quickly with all the answers! The food was perfect and all the guests loved it! The staff was beyond great! They handled everything and more! Th...
ey even set out my coozies for the guests and my pretzels from a different company! I couldn't have asked for more!! I will use them every time I get the chance! 5 starts all the way!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We are happy to hear that our servers continue to go above and beyond to make sure the entire day runs smoothly for you. We look forward to working with you again!
Ben was so wonderful to work with, he made all the arrangements flawlessly and was super helpful in all the planning! Not only did we have Salt + Smoke’s delicious food, we also had them provide servers and bartenders. We had SO many compliment...
s about the food and reception, it could not have been a better choice!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for having us be a part of your special day! We are happy to hear that our entire staff, from management to servers, provided excellent service!
Everything was wonderful! Everyone loved the food, the people there helped pack everything in our car for pickup and we even had sauces left over. Best wedding food ever, perfect for a casual outdoors reception.
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your special day! BBQ makes everyone feel at home, especially for at outdoor wedding!
Salt and Smoke catered our rehearsal dinner, and we are so happy we went with them! From the tasting to the dinner, they were professional and communicative. Ben helped us change our numbers the week of, and he is great at getting back to you! ...
The server at our event brought a speaker and music, which was a great addition to our event that we did not think about. Our server was super nice, and went above and beyond to make the day great!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2018
Thank you for letting us be a part of your wedding process! We are happy that our server was able to add a little extra to your event!
I would highly recommend Salt & Smoke! We had them cater our wedding reception and could not have been more pleased. All of the food was delicious- the mac and cheese in particular was a crowd favorite! Ben was very responsive to all emails a...
nd went the extra mile to accommodate our requests leading up to the event. Collie (our server at the reception) was AMAZING! He was so personable and willing to help with anything, regardless of whether it was related to the food and drink area or not. He received almost as many compliments from guests as the food!
Response from the Vendor on 03/30/2018
Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your big day! Collie is our "Ambassador of BBQ"!
Salt & Smoke was one of the coolest parts of our wedding reception! I highly suggest, it was delicious and to me seems like a "nicer" form of BBQ with delicious sides and the brisket is the best! We got so many compliments on the food. Ben was ...
our contact and was professional, quick to respond and took care of all the details we asked of them. I never even talked to any of the staff the day of the wedding, which was great - they just handled everything on their own and it was perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2018
Thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! I'm glad everyone enjoyed the experience! - Ben
The catering from Salt+Smoke was one of the highlights of our wedding. My Husband and I live in New York and wanted to treat our out of town guests to some tasty St. Louis BBQ. Salt+Smoke's food was the best of the caterers we tried: the ribs w...
ere tender, the brisket was juicy, and the Mac and Cheese is what dreams are made of. Months after our wedding, people are still telling us that it's the best wedding food they've ever had.
Ben was so easy to communicate with and the staff was friendly. If you want BBQ at your wedding, Salt+Smoke is the way to go.
Response from the Vendor on 12/18/2017
Thank you for letting us be a part of your big day! Maybe you'll see us at the Big Apple BBQ event some day! Let us know if you're ever in town. Congratulations!
Salt and Smoke did such a fantastic job catering our wedding! When we were looking into different caterers I was so impressed my how quick they were to respond to my questions and how straightforward they were with their pricing and options. W...
e definitely wanted something different from the standard, quantity-over-quality food that is served at many weddings and we knew from our experience at the restaurant that the food would be top-notch. Our guests loved it (especially the brisket and Mac and cheese) and many said it was the best wedding food they ever had. They were also willing to work with us to have some good vegan options which was really important to me! Throughout the entire planning process the catering manager, Ben, was always quick to respond via email anytime we had a question about anything. We were also impressed by how affordable it all was, especially considering the quality of food and service that is provided. I highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 11/28/2017
Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your big day!
We live in Minnesota but are originally from the St. Louis area so my daughter decided to have her wedding in St. Louis. The wedding was held at the Third Degree Glass Factory and we utilized their preferred vendor list for many things includin...
g the caterer. My daughter and her husband wanted BBQ so we checked out Salt and Smoke. We liked the menu and read all the reviews which were all very very positive. Our decision was a great one. Salt and Smoke were wonderful to work with from Ben the catering manager to Coolie the cook and server. We received so many compliments on the meal especially the brisket which was the best anyone has ever had and the mac and cheese which was "to die for"! We are still getting compliments. Ben was quick to respond and was very knowledgeable and Coolie was charming and took excellent care of us. I would recommend Salt and Smoke to anyone needing a caterer, you won't regret it!!
Response from the Vendor on 03/19/2018
Thank you so much for letting us cater your wedding reception! Please let us know if you are ever in town and need some BBQ! -Ben
SO GOOD, great service and delicious food for a great price! HIGHLY recommend
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thanks for choosing Salt+Smoke for your big day!!
We had Salt & Smoke for our wedding in August and they were wonderful! Ben was so great to work with and his team did a great job during the wedding! Everyone was raving about the food. I would recommend them to anyone wanting delicious bbq and...
reliable service.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thank you for choosing Salt+Smoke for your big day!
I have used Salt + Smoke catering for numerous events - from work events with hundreds of guests to a non-profit fundraiser to small numbers during teacher conferences at a school and lunch and learns. Each time people from the events rave abou...
t the quality and uniqueness of the food and the service aspect and have subsequently booked Salt + Smoke for their events as well. Their catering menu is a tremendous asset to their already amazing restaurant menu -- it has very unique and delicious items for very reasonable cost. They also customize signature drinks (blood orange bourbon was a fav!) in addition to full bar service as well. Ben has been incredible to work with, I recommend him to everyone! He has a way of making suggestions from menu items depending on event style to the number of items needed and will work with you in creative ways for whatever you needs might be! From being asked numerous questions to making sure every detail I've asked about is executed - Ben exceeds expectations. There are many things he thinks of that I haven't even asked for that he brings to the event. His professionalism and extension of the brand is very unique, he is thorough and fun to work with! The staff he sends have always excelled and I know the food is going to be a hit! I would never use anyone else for an event!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thanks so much for choosing Salt+Smoke, we love working with you!
Salt & Smoke catered my son' rehearsal dinner. Everything was wonderful! The server and bartender were great. They were so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and people are still talking about how good it was. Ben, the catering manage...
r, was very good at helping me pull pulling everything together. My son and his fiancée were very happy because the event was exactly what they had hoped it would be for their rehearsal dinner!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thank you so much for choosing Salt+Smoke for your son's rehearsal dinner!!
Salt + Smoke is a great option for wedding catering. They have amazing food at reasonable prices. Ben and his team did an amazing job and were very accommodating. We cannot say enough nice things about them. Several of the guests were from ...
Kansas City and initially turned their noses up at the thought of St. Louis BBQ, but they quickly changed their tune. Everyone raved about the food and the service. All-in-all we are VERY pleased.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for choosing Salt+Smoke!
Giving a rehearsal dinner can be very stressful. Salt + Smoke reduced our stress by providing INCREDIBLE: Staff, Planning, Accommodations, Atmosphere, and Outstanding Food. They genuinely care!!! Thank You for EVERYTHING!
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
We got you taken care of! Thanks for choosing Salt+Smoke!
Salt + Smoke is incredible. The food was delicious (my guests loved it), the servers killed it (they cut your cake for you!) and all of the communication leading up to the wedding was great (thanks, Ben!)
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thanks so much for choosing Salt+Smoke!
We used Salt and Smoke to cater our wedding. The food and service were both GREAT! The food looked and tasted amazing, every server we encountered was kind and attentive, and overall we couldn't be happier.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thank you for choosing Salt+Smoke!
Salt & Smoke catered my daughter's wedding reception a few days ago and it was fabulous. From the moment we decided to go with Salt & Smoke until our event, Ben, the catering manager, was accessible and responsive. He answered all of our emai...
ls and calls promptly over the course of several months planning the reception. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. Guests loved it-especially the brisket. Ben and his staff took care of all of the details and made sure that things went smoothly during the reception. We were so pleased with the delicious food and excellent service. Thank you, Ben, and all of the Salt & Smoke staff for making our event a success!
Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2017
Thanks so much for choosing Salt+Smoke for your daughter's wedding!
When my husband mentioned having BBQ for our wedding dinner, I was hesitant, but Salt & Smoke really exceeded my expectations! The food was warm, tasted great, and we had plenty for everyone. We had multiple people asking who our caterer was so...
they could try the restaurant!
Every one we worked with at Salt & Smoke was great. I emailed Ben a lot, and he was always quick to respond to my incessant emails. The waitstaff the day of were excellent. And the food is very reasonably priced (3 meats and 3 sides are $13/person!). Great experience!
Response from the Vendor on 08/09/2017
We had a great time at your wedding! Thanks for choosing Salt+Smoke!
I highly recommend Salt and Smoke catering! Ben and team were very professional, accommodating, and responsive from start to finish, but most importantly the food was AMAZING!! We received so many compliments from our guests that it was the b...
est wedding food that they had ever had!
Response from the Vendor on 08/07/2017
Thanks for choosing Salt+Smoke, we are so glad your wedding was a smashing success!
I cannot recommend this vendor more highly. We had a black tie cocktail reception with a late night slider bar. Salt + Smoke was the perfect vendor to work with for our unconventional schedule. The catering director, Ben, was extremely hands...
on and THE most accommodating person that I dealt with while planning our event (our venue managers were the closest of seconds). I tried to arrange tastings with a few other vendors, but they weren't able to meet with us on our schedule. Salt + Smoke was able to set up a reservation for us withing two days. The food is unbeatable and very classy... just do yourself a favor and review the catering menu. The appetizers are to die for. Ben took care of everything, from arranging the servers needed for passed hors 'douevres to managing the dessert service. He had great recommendations and offered reasonable "consumption" expectations for the number of guests we were serving. These guys are incredible. If you're looking for an unusual and delicious catering option for your event, you can't beat the service you'll get from Salt + Smoke.
Response from the Vendor on 10/30/2017
Thanks so much for choosing Salt+Smoke!!
Contact Info for Salt & Smoke Catering
6525 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO | Serving the great St Louis area - contact us to learn more
Meet the Team
Tom Schmidt
Owner
I have owned and operated my own restaurants and catering companies for over 10 years. My staff and I think of all the things that you need to have a beautiful and elegant event, without you having to stress about it. Relax, we have you covered.
$$ Affordable
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Salt & Smoke Catering