Every event we cater is just as special to you as it is to us. Due to the uniqueness of every client's needs, we do not offer standard by the plate "packages" No catering event is too big or too small for Sparks BBQ to handle, we have successfully completed events from 30 people up to 3,000 people. Past events include employee appreciation meals for hospital employees, entire military bases, large weddings, professional hockey teams, numerous graduation parties and countless corporate events. We have the quality BBQ your party deserves at prices that can't be beat.
We offer two styles of catering, Full Service and DIY catering. DIY catering is the most economical and requires you to set up, serve and clean up. Full service catering is mostly used for weddings and large functions where you won’t have to worry about anything food related. Prices can vary greatly between the two, but we have found DIY catering for full dinner functions average starting at $15 per person and onsite full service catering average starting at $25 per person. These prices are basic starting points when trying to estimate a cost before we actually build a custom menu for your event. Factors that will affect these costs are, but not limited to, your chosen Menu Items, the Level of Service requested and Distance Traveled to and from the event.
Please complete the Catering Inquiry Form and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the details of your event and availability.
*Nothing listed on this webpage constitutes an agreement by Sparks BBQ, LLC or Sparks BBQ of Grand Rapids, LLC of providing service for example prices listed. Limitations apply. Additional fees may apply.
When considering a DIY event you will want to take a few considerations into your planning process. Pick up timing vs. serving time is our largest concern. It is essential that foods are held at proper temperatures. We have found a good solution to this to have clients bring in a large cooler and spare beach towels. We can place hot food in the cooler, pack the remaining space with towels and seal it up. This usually buys a few hours of hot holding without any issues.
For pickup and delivery events our meats are sent in their Whole Roast forms. It will be your responsibility to slice/shred them. This is done to provide the freshest possible product to your guests. When roasts are pre sliced or shredded they do 3 things very quickly which affect quality
All foods for DIY catering will be sent in aluminum foil pans and tightly wrapped with plastic wrap or in large plastic bowls with lids. BBQ sauce is sent out in easy to use squeeze bottles. None of the packaging needs to be returned, however, some can be reused if you want to.
Make your event easy and hassle free! Basic menu and service can be as low as $25 per person on average. *Minimum guest counts are required.* We typically handle everything above the tablecloth on the buffet line which includes all the plates, silverware, napkins, foods and condiments. We provide staff to serve your guests and complete our services by removing everything from the buffet line. If you choose full service we can serve up to 150 guests per hour with a single buffet line. For larger events additional buffet lines or double sided buffets would also be an option to expedite serving times.
Would you like to have our food truck partake in your festival or large scale vending event? Our unit is completely self sufficient needing no water or power hookups. Contact us today to inquire about our availability.
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