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Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ is an award-winning wedding caterer based out of Windsor, Connecticut, and Asheville, North Carolina. Rated 5 stars by the New York Times. Staffed by friendly and experienced professionals, this catering service offers unique and flavorful culinary experiences. Choose from an expansive menu to find the barbecue dishes that will add a little spice to your wedding cuisine.

Services Offered (Connecticut)

With four locations and a fleet of food trucks, this caterer services events within a 60-mile radius of their locations in New Haven and Windsor. They can travel farther upon request, and do not require a prep kitchen or electricity. Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ accommodates events both large and small, and provides a catering specialist to help plan the big day. While buffets are the standard service option, upgraded levels of service are available. For couples looking for a unique twist on the traditional reception spread, the food trucks make for a great choice. These trucks come fully equipped to provide excellent service and even tastier food.

Services Offered (Asheville, NC)

Located in downtown Asheville in the South Slope Brewery District, this caterer services events up to 1.5 hr driving distance from the store. For events further away, inquire with their dedicated catering sales team. They can travel farther upon request, and do not require a prep kitchen or electricity. Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ accommodates events both large and small, and provides a catering specialist to help plan the big day. While buffets are the standard service option, upgraded levels of service are available.

Cuisine

Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ serves slow-cooked barbecue dishes from a fully customizable menu. Meat options include classics like pulled pork and brisket, as well as more unusual fare like kielbasa and burnt ends. The mac and cheese and smoked beans make for mouth-watering sides, and vegetarian and vegan options are also available. To complement your experience, catering packages include bar service with local craft beer and wine.

  • Veteran-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$55

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$50

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Linens
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5.0 out of 5 rating
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
100% Recommended by couples
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Multiple reviewers highly recommend Bear's Smokehouse BBQ for wedding catering. The food is described as delicious, with a variety of options available including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. The staff is complimented for their exceptional service, with many mentioning their helpfulness and professionalism. The flexibility and support provided by the catering team are also appreciated, especially during the difficulties caused by COVID-19. Overall, Bear's Smokehouse BBQ is praised for making weddings even more special with their warm and delicious food.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Multiple reviewers highly recommend Bear's Smokehouse BBQ for wedding catering. The food is described as delicious, with a variety of options available including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan choices. The staff is complimented for their exceptional service, with many mentioning their helpfulness and professionalism. The flexibility and support provided by the catering team are also appreciated, especially during the difficulties caused by COVID-19. Overall, Bear's Smokehouse BBQ is praised for making weddings even more special with their warm and delicious food.

Beth
Beth Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So many compliments!

We received so many compliments on the food at our wedding. We made a custom buffet menu for our wedding reception. They have a range of options so it was easy to make sure we had gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options for our guests. Highly recommended Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ catering!
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Anne L. Sent on 07/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and Delicious

Bears was incredible for us with catering our wedding! They had plenty of experience managing events like this. We didn’t have to do a thing on the day-of - they set everything up, cleared up, and even brought us special plates when we were too busy greeting people to grab food. The BBQ was delicious and got so many compliments from guests. The groom’s brother went back for fifths on the berry cobbler. Cassie was so helpful with planning our stations and having everything handled. Catering our wedding with Bears was a fantastic choice!
Savannah
Savannah B. Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bears is the BEST!!

Hired these guys to bring the food truck to my wedding bbq and everyone could not stop talking about them! Food was warm, delicious and we had so much extra that we took home after the wedding. The customer service of the staff was EXCEPTIONAL! Thank you guys for make my special day even more special!
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Bear's Smokehouse BBQ frequently asked questions

At Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Flatware
The bar service starting price at Bear's Smokehouse BBQ includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Clean Up
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
At Bear's Smokehouse BBQ, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Bear's Smokehouse BBQ offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Linens
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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