Reliable Event Timing
We plan production and delivery around your event time so the food arrives prepared, organized and ready for service.
BBQ Catering for Parties & Events in Northern New Jersey
Catering & Events
Wood-smoked BBQ for birthdays, graduations, backyard parties, school events, community gatherings and more, with flexible service options from simple drop-off to setup and staffed service.
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Private Parties · Graduations · Schools · Community Events · Corporate Catering
Why Hosts Choose Pendragon’s Smokehouse
Whether you’re planning a backyard party for twenty, a school event, or a larger celebration, our goal is simple: make the food memorable and the planning easier. We help with quantities, service format, timing and the practical details that make hosting feel less complicated.
Help With Quantities
Tell us your guest count, event style and what else will be served, and we’ll help recommend sensible quantities.
Flexible Service Options
Choose pickup, drop-off, setup, hot holding or staffed service depending on the size and format of the event.
Wood-Smoked BBQ
Brisket, pork, ribs, chicken, sides and sauces are built around real smoke, careful prep and generous flavor.
Local North Jersey Service
Based in Fairfield, we cater across Essex County and nearby Northern New Jersey towns.
Built Around Your Event
No two gatherings are identical, so we shape the menu and service around your schedule, venue and guests.
Family OwnedBased in FairfieldPickup, Delivery, Setup & Staffed ServicePrivate, School, Community & Corporate EventsGroups from 15–100+
Catering Built Around the Occasion
Start With the Event You’re Planning
Different gatherings need different approaches. Start with the path that best fits what you’re planning and we’ll help shape the food, service and quantities from there.
Private Events
Parties & Backyard Gatherings
BBQ catering for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, family celebrations and backyard events where you want generous food without overcomplicating the hosting.
Corporate
Office Lunches & Company Events
Planning food for a team, workplace or business event? Our corporate catering page has dedicated guidance for office lunches, service levels and group planning.
Schools & Community
School Events, Fundraisers & Local Gatherings
Flexible catering for school staff lunches, PTA events, community gatherings, local fundraisers and other organized events across our service area.
Custom Requests
Larger or More Specific Events
For larger headcounts, unusual venues, custom menus or more involved service needs, start with the inquiry form and we’ll review what’s possible.
Not sure where your event fits? Send us the basics and we’ll point you toward the right menu and service format.
Why BBQ
Food That Feels Like Part of the Event
BBQ works well for gatherings because it feels generous, relaxed and memorable while still being practical to serve. Guests can build plates around their appetites, the menu scales naturally for groups, and the food feels more like an occasion than another standard tray.
It Feels Generous
Smoked meats, scratch-made sides and sauces create a spread that feels substantial without needing a formal seated meal.
Easy to Serve, Easy to Scale
Buffet-style BBQ works naturally for groups of different sizes, from smaller family gatherings to larger local events.
Flexible for Different Guests
A mix of meats, sides, vegetarian options and add-ons lets guests build a plate that works for them.
Group Size & Planning
Built Around Your Guest Count
Guest count matters, but it is not the whole picture. We look at event type, serving style, timing, appetites and whether anything else is being served so the order feels generous without unnecessary over-ordering.
Smaller Gatherings
Good for family parties, smaller backyard events, staff lunches and casual gatherings that need a straightforward BBQ spread.
Parties & Local Events
A strong fit for graduations, birthdays, school events, neighborhood gatherings and community meals where variety starts to matter more.
Larger Events
For larger private, school, community or corporate events, we can help plan menu mix, service timing, setup and hot holding.
We’ll Help You Get the Quantities Right
Tell us who you’re feeding, how long the food will be served, whether children are attending, whether other food will be available and what kind of menu you’re considering. We’ll help you land on a practical plan.
- Guest Count
- Event Type
- Service Style
- Other Food
- Dietary Needs
- Timing
A BBQ Spread Built for Groups
How It Works
Simple From First Inquiry to Event Day
We keep the process straightforward from the first details you share through to pickup, delivery, setup or service on the day.
Tell Us About Your Event
Share the date, location, headcount and the kind of event you are planning.
We’ll Recommend the Right Menu
We help shape the menu, quantities and service level around your group and event format.
Confirm Your Booking
Once details are set, we confirm timing, service needs and payment so production can be scheduled.
Relax and Enjoy the Event
We prepare the food, coordinate the service details and deliver everything according to the plan.
Need Help Planning?
If you are not sure what format, menu or quantity makes sense, send us the basics and we will help you work through the options.
Catering Service Area
BBQ Catering Across Essex County & Nearby North Jersey
Pendragon’s Smokehouse is based in Fairfield, NJ and caters across Essex County and nearby Northern New Jersey towns, with availability based on event size, timing and level of service.
Essex County
- Montclair
- Glen Ridge
- Verona
- Cedar Grove
- The Caldwells
- Bloomfield
- Nutley
- West Orange
Morris County
- Fairfield
- East Hanover
- Parsippany
- Morristown
Passaic County
- Little Falls
- Wayne
- Clifton
Frequently Asked Questions
Catering Questions, Answered
A few of the practical questions we hear most often before booking BBQ catering for an event.
Request a Catering Quote
Tell us a bit about your event and we'll point you toward the right format, menu, and next step.
A deposit is required to secure your order. Credit and debit card payments are subject to a 2.99% processing fee. Zelle may be available for approved catering orders.