BBQ catering spread prepared by Pendragon's Smokehouse for an Essex County event

Catering Menu

Catering Menu & Pricing

Build your event around one of our Smokehouse Spreads or choose individual meats, sides, starters and extras. Not sure how much you need? Tell us your guest count and we’ll help you put the right amount together.

Smokehouse Spreads · A La Carte Trays · Extras & Service Options

Our spreads are the easiest way to feed a group well. Each one is built to be simple to order, easy to serve, and flexible enough for real gatherings.

Smokehouse Spreads start at 15 guests.

  • The Dragon Banquet

    Serves 15 to 20

    $545

    A generous starter spread for smaller gatherings, with brisket, pulled pork, ribs, three classic sides, buns, sauce, and pickles.

    Includes:

    • Smoked Brisket, about 4 lb cooked
    • Pulled Pork, about 5 lb cooked
    • St. Louis Ribs, 3 racks
    • Baked Mac n Cheese, 1/2 tray
    • Baked Beans, 1/2 tray
    • Coleslaw, 1/2 tray
    • Slider Buns, 24
    • House BBQ Sauce, 24 oz
    • Pickles

    Swap note: Pulled Pork may be swapped for Pulled Chicken on request.

  • The Grand Dragon Banquet

    Serves 25 to 35

    $835

    A larger mixed-meat spread built for fuller tables, with brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, ribs, three full trays of sides, buns, sauce, and pickles.

    Includes:

    • Smoked Brisket, about 5 lb cooked
    • Pulled Pork, about 5 lb cooked
    • Pulled Chicken, about 5 lb cooked
    • St. Louis Ribs, 4 racks
    • Baked Mac n Cheese, 1 full tray
    • Baked Beans, 1 full tray
    • Coleslaw, 1 full tray
    • Slider Buns, 36
    • House BBQ Sauce, 36 oz
    • Pickles

    Swap note: Sorry, no swaps on this spread.

  • The Pendragon Legend

    Serves 40 to 50

    $1,195

    Our largest standard spread, built for bigger gatherings with four smoked meats, four sides, buns, sauce, pickles, and a starter tray.

    Includes:

    • Smoked Brisket, about 7.5 lb cooked
    • Pulled Pork, about 7.5 lb cooked
    • Pulled Chicken, about 7.5 lb cooked
    • St. Louis Ribs, 6 racks
    • Baked Mac n Cheese, 1 full tray
    • Baked Beans, 1 full tray
    • Coleslaw, 1 full tray
    • Green Beans, 1/2 tray
    • Slider Buns, 48
    • House BBQ Sauce, 48 oz
    • Pickles
    • Dragon Eggs, 12 pieces

    Swap note: Sorry, no swaps on this spread.

Additional customizations and larger event menus available by request.

Build Your Own

A La Carte Trays

Prefer to build your own order. Choose from trays of smoked meats, sides, starters, buns, desserts, and event extras to create a menu that fits your group.

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  • Half Trays typically yield 14 to 18 servings, ideal for smaller groups
  • Full Trays typically yield 28 to 36 servings, best for larger groups
  • Our pulled and chopped meats will usually make about 3 to 4 sandwiches per lb
  • A rack of St. Louis ribs includes roughly 12 to 14 bones
  • Items are delivered in foil pans, with pan size chosen to suit the order

If you need advice on quantities, we’re always happy to help, get in touch.

Starters

Item
Half Tray
Full Tray
Brisket Dragon Eggs

Jalapeños stuffed with brisket and cheese, wrapped in bacon and smoked

$48(12 pieces)
$96(24 pieces)
Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Smoked pork belly bites lacquered until sticky and rich

$90(~4 lb)
$180(~8 lb)
Bratwurst Sausages

Links with a savory, lightly smoky finish

$30(6 pieces)
$60(12 pieces)

Smokehouse Trays

Item
Half Tray
Full Tray
Beef Brisket

Seasoned simply and served chopped

$170(~ 5 lb)
$340(~ 10 lb)
Pulled Pork

Smoked, pulled and finished juicy.

$90(~ 5 lb)
$180(~ 10 lb)
Pulled Chicken

Smoked with a light, savory finish

$90(~ 5 lb)
$180(~ 10 lb)
Pulled Jerk Chicken

Smoked pulled chicken with warm jerk seasoning, served with mild and spicy sauces on the side.

$100(~ 5 lb)
$200(~ 10 lb)
St. Louis Ribs

Choose from our house rib selections, Pen's House Ribs, Smokehouse Select, 'The Hungarian' and Dragon's Breath #3

$144(3 racks)
$288(6 racks)

Smokehouse Specialties

Item
Half Tray
Full Tray
Chili Con Carne

Includes rice, sour cream, fresh cheddar and scallions. 1/2 tray feeds 10-12, full feeds 22-24.

$175(~ 7 lb)
$350(~ 14 lb)
Portobello Steak (Vegetarian)

Large marinated portobello mushrooms slow smoked, then sliced and finished with our fresh chimichurri.

$72(6 pieces)
$144(12 pieces)
Brisket Ancho & Lime Rice Bowl (Starter Portion)

Cherry wood smoked brisket served over fragrant coconut & lime jasmine rice, finished with our ancho chili lime sauce and fresh cilantro.

$36(6 bowls)
$72(12 bowls)
Smoked Shepherd's Pie

Wood smoked beef and tender beef cheeks in a rich Guinness onion gravy, topped with buttery Irish cheddar colcannon.

$95(~ 6 lb)
$190(~ 12 lb)

Sides

Item
Half Tray
Full Tray
Baked Mac n Cheese

Creamy baked mac topped with a golden crust

$50
$100
Baked Beans

Slow cooked baked beans with brisket (no pork) for a deep smokey flavor

$65
$130
Creamy Potato Salad

Tender potatoes folded with mayo, Dijon, dill pickles, red onion, and fresh herbs. (Cold)

$45
$90
Charred Corn Salad with Feta & Cilantro

Fire-charred sweet corn tossed with scallions, jalapeños, cilantro, creamy lime dressing, and crumbled feta. Dairy-free option available.

$45
$90
Green Bean Salad

With shallots, lemon, honey and roasted almonds on the side. (Cold)

$45
$90
House Coleslaw

Green and red cabbage with carrots and our house mayo dressing

$35
$70
Garden Salad

Chopped romaine with baby tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and dressing on the side

$35
$70

Desserts

Item
Half Tray
Full Tray
Blackberry and Apple Crumble

Baked blackberry and apple crumble with a buttery oat topping (GF)

$40
$80

Add Ons & Service Extras

Need a little more than the food itself. Add buns, serving ware, setup items, and select service upgrades to match your event.

Buns, Rolls & Bread

Item
12 Pieces
24 Pieces
Slider Rolls (1.25 oz)
$10
$20
Large Brioche Buns (3 oz)
$16
$32

BBQ Sauces & Pickles

Item
Standard
Large
House BBQ Sauce
$8(16 oz)
$16(32 oz)
Dragon's Breath BBQ Sauce 🌶️🌶️🌶️
$8(16 oz)
$16(32 oz)
Half-Sour Pickles
$10(12 pieces)
$20(24 pieces)

Serving Ware & Disposables

Item
Standard
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Chafing Dish with Sternos
$22(1 kit)
Utensils, Napkins & Plates
$1.00(per person)
Disposable Serving Tongs & Spoons
$1.50(per piece)

Delivery, Setup & Service Add Ons

Item
Starting At
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Delivery & Drop-Off

We’ll carefully pack and deliver your order, ensuring everything arrives hot and on time.

$25
Delivery, Drop-Off & Setup

We’ll arrange your buffet, provide serving utensils, and make sure everything is ready for your guests before we leave.

$75
Full Service

Our team will deliver, set up, serve, replenish the buffet, and take care of breakdown so you can focus on your guests.

$395
Hot Holding Equipment Package

Includes our complete hot holding package with warming units, buffet pans, and serving utensils, delivered and ready to use for your event.

$95
Fresh Hold Meat Service

Many of our smoked meats are packaged in insulated hot hold bags to help preserve heat and moisture, making it easier to serve great barbecue throughout your event.

Included at no additional charge with all catering orders.

Not Sure How Much to Order?

Guest count is only part of the equation. Tell us what you’re planning, what else will be served and how the meal will work, and we’ll help recommend quantities that make sense without unnecessary over-ordering.

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Planning an Event?

Tell us your date, location, guest count and what you’re planning, and we’ll help you work through the menu, quantities and service options.

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