About this vendor
Self-taught pitmaster Chris Fultz is originally from Texas and grew up with Central Texas barbecue. After moving to Virginia, he found a passion for learning the craft of smoking meat and met Alex Graf, his pitmistress, in 2011. This duo later founded ZZQ in 2013, creating a blend of the techniques and flavors of Central Texas with the local influences of Central Virginia.
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque is a locally owned and operated small business based in Richmond, Virginia. Located in the heart of Scott's Addition, this restaurant offers award-winning meats, sides, and desserts all made in house by an extremely talented group of wonderful humans callex the ZZCREW. ZZQ operates on a sold-out business model with offerings available from 11:00AM until 6:00PM unless sold out sooner.
Over the last 10 years, ZZQ has also provided exceptional wedding catering services. Chris, Alex, and their team strive to provide meats that are perfectly smoked with ideal sides and all the fixins. While the simple yet complex menu items are truly exceptional, the staff and level of service are unmatched. Come for the meat, stay for the hospitality.
Peace. Love. ZZQ.
Based in Richmond, VA, ZZQ offers professional catering services for weddings and other special events.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Cuisine
- American
- BBQ
- Specialty
Dietary Options
- Dairy Free
- Gluten Free
- Nut Free
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Food & Catering
- Buffet
- Catering Clean Up
- Catering Delivery & Setup
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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My husband and I knew we wanted ZZQ to cater our wedding long before we got engaged, and we were not disappointed!! We planned our wedding ourselves and, therefore, had a lot of q...
uestions regarding what services they would be able to help with. Jason was extremely communicative and helpful with all our questions, and the food and service day of were impeccable!! I also loved that they were able to accommodate my vegan Maid of Honor and vegetarian guests, while still offering the best BBQ in Richmond. We (of course) didn’t get to try anything at cocktail hour, but have gotten so many compliments from our guests about the offerings. Dinner of course didn’t disappoint either!! Best of all, the cost was not exponential either, in my opinion, considering the services that were rendered. If you’re thinking about hiring ZZQ, just go ahead and do it. You won’t be disappointed. But if you’re really hesitant, check out their restaurant and chat with Jason. You’ll be well fed and all your worries will be eased!
ZZQ has always had a special place in mine and my husband’s hearts. We moved to Houston 4 years ago, but still miss and crave their amazing barbecue often. We knew when we made the...
decision to get married at my mom’s house in VA that we had to have ZZQ to cater our special day! From start to finish they were so professional, helpful, and made our food situation easy and stress free. The quality was just as wonderful as always, even to serve 70+ people. ZZQ truly is the best barbecue around, served by amazing people. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for amazing catering for any kind of special event. Thanks ZZQ!
ZZQ was the most remembered and talked about part of our wedding celebration! The BEST food and wonderful catering service. Jason and his staff were professional, kind, and easy to...
work with. HIGHLY recommend ZZQ for your catering needs!
I already had a great love for ZZQ and since many of my family members moved out of state were visiting for the wedding, they were all clamoring for it. It was an easy decision to ...
pick them as the food has always been great in restaurants.
They were able to handle communication between my mother and I, and my mother isn’t the easiest person. She has a million questions and opinions and almost got the caterer confused about who was providing plates and utensils. We got an initial quote, and when we expressed it was a little outside our budget, they worked with us to tailor the cratering experience to be within budget. The choices were perfect for my backwoods/lakeside wedding, food was amazing, and everyone was so friendly. The venue had a kitchen, but other than putting some basic supplies in there, they were all ready to serve and go in less than 30 minutes.
A very good experience overall! Always loved ZZQ, and always will after that.
My wife & I recently had our wedding catered by ZZQ, and we could not have had a better experience. The food was phenomenal (we regularly heard that it was ‘easily the best wedding...
food’ people had ever had), they were efficient in getting meals to guests, and the staff were great to work with - going out of their way to help make our day better. We can’t thank Jason & his team enough!
Jason and his team were absolutely amazing for our wedding. Super professional and communicative. We got married at my family’s farm with absolutely no infrastructure other than a ...
tent and a generator. ZZQ took care of everything and even accommodated some specific dessert requests we had. And of course all of our guests absolutely raved about the food. Can’t recommend them highly enough!!
I worked with ZZQ for my wedding this past weekend and couldn't be more impressed!
We have all been to weddings where the food is palatable, but nothing special. A lukewarm piece ...
of chicken that soaks up the alcohol, but that's about it. If you want to avoid being ~that~ wedding, work with ZZQ!
Nearly every guest I spoke with the night of the wedding and every person who has reached out since noted how damn good dinner was! The BEST wedding dinner they've ever had! The most moist and perfect brisket, the slightly spicy mac n cheese, the best beans in Richmond, and slaw for days!
I typically get so nervous and excited at weddings that I can barely eat. I feared for my own wedding day and not being able to get enough calories. Thankfully for ZZQ, I had a plate full of warm and delicious food that got me through such a long day!
Their staff is kind and courteous and Jason Celeste, their catering director, was prompt and timely in all his communicaitons leading up to the big event. I simply couldn't recommend them more!
We love ZZQ!!!
Contact
3201 W. Moore St, Richmond, VA | Central Virginia
