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Fresh BBQ On The California Coast
Smokin J's BBQ is a wedding catering company based in San Diego, CA, that can bring smoking barbecue cuisine to your special day on the California coastline. At this family-owned restaurant, everything is prepared from scratch using the best slow-smoking techniques—a recipe for barbecue success! You won't just find the Smokin J's pitmasters at the restaurant; you'll find them anywhere there's a party to celebrate and a crowd to feed.
Owner Jeremy George attended school in St. Louis, MO, one of the great homes of barbecue in the Midwest. He would spend weekends traveling around, visiting all the barbecue eateries he could find. A culinary passion soon blossomed, and Jeremy brought his beloved barbecue back to California, a state where many believed "real" barbecue couldn't be found! He proved the skeptics wrong then, and Smokin J's BBQ is still proving them wrong today.
Your wedding menu from Smokin J's BBQ will be completely customized to suit your tastes and preferences. The team will arrive at your venue with their smoker at the ready so they can finish smoking your meat right in front of you and your guests. Your food can be set up buffet-style or family-style, depending on the ambiance of your big day. Smokin J's also offers an incredible selection of sides and sauces for you and your loved ones to sample. And, who could forget one of the most important accompaniments, fresh cornbread?
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Cuisine
- BBQ
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
- Passed Appetizers
- Servers
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out of 5.03 reviews
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We came into town from Indiana for a wedding and needed a caterer for our rehearsal dinner. We raise hogs so we know a thing or two about good BBQ and let me tell You this was some!! Tommy, Josh, Jeremy were all very quick to respond and were attentive to all of our needs. We came in with no recommendations and were hoping it worked out and they did not disappoint!!!
Already a regular client of theirs, we figured they would knock it out of the park with our special day. Smokin' Js catered our 80 person wedding with a self serve buffet this past weekend and we were beyond happy with the food, service and overall vendor experience. All of our guests raved about how good the food was, and we had lots of leftovers for the next day (you cannot go wrong with the Brisket, Pulled Pork and Cornbread). If you're looking for good service and amazing BBQ, this is it!
We hosted our Engagement Party at the Downtown San Diego Smokin J's BBQ location and it was absolutely perfect! Josh and the team are so friendly, caring, and amazing to work with, they made it so easy and fun. We had about 40+ people so we fit easily in this venue to one side indoors. Everyone loved the food and the atmosphere. The venue has high ceilings and a really open space vibe, which is great for parties.
The bar has a great selection of beers and something for just about everyone, including great craft sodas!
Josh went above and beyond to make our event perfect and memorable, and we got so much fantastic feedback from our guests about how great the BBQ was and how much of a great time they had.
I would definitely recommend hosting any type of wedding or pre-wedding events at this location or working with them for catering. I wish we had photos, but everyone was having too much of a good time!
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San Diego, San Diego, CA
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Bailey Schenck
Catering Specialist
Hello! I am thrilled to be your dedicated point of contact for all your catering needs. Whether you're planning a wedding, special event, or corporate function, I am here to guide you through every aspect of the catering process. From menu selection to dietary accommodations, I will work closely with you to ensure that your event is nothing short of spectacular. With a focus on serving delectable cuisine and creating a joyful atmosphere, my goal is to not only meet but exceed your expectations. I am committed to making this journey as seamless, stress-free, and enjoyable as possible for you.
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Bailey Schenck
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