I haven't been to this restaurant in a while since i don't live nearby. What a surprise that it expanded! It is about 3 times bigger than it used to be and looks great inside. Very covid-friendly setup. The food is carb-heaven and it appears that with the expansion, the menu also got bigger! So many things to try... I had the Segundo which is always delicious! read more

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We stopped in after visiting the State Fair. Always great food! My granddaughter really liked the country/hippie vibe.

I just dined in at big Hoffa Love the ambiance and variety of what you can order I decided on the plate where you can get a meat and two sides 1/4 or 1/2 and I chose the 1/2 plate I thought it had a choice between chicken or pork and lady only gsvd me an option for pork . I got the Mac which was a small portion but delicious and fries and they included two garlic butter rolls which someone could easily make two sliders enough to bring home I asked for a cup of water and they asked if I wanted ranch and I said yes . The meal was supposed to be $11.99 plus tax and it came out to 14 something when I asked when she said 75 cents for a water cup and another 75 cents per ranch. I totally get extra on sauce not on a small cup of water . I would normally give big Hoffa a 5 they are truly best in my opinion Hamilton county don't agree for 75 cents up charge on a small water cup that is why I am rating 4/5 read more

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As I was coming down Hwy 31 into Westfield, I saw a sign for a BBQ joint on the exit sign from the interstate. I added it to the list and did some research. I just had to come back and try it. First of all, this place is huge! It is like in a big barn or warehouse. There is outdoor seating and plenty of inside dining. When you enter, you stand in line to order until you get to the counter. They give you a number and call you up. There is also a pirate theme going on with many items on the menu having a pirate name. I had to have some collaboration on what I wanted since there is no combo plate listed. The girl behind the counter told me to order a 1/2 pound meat plate and they could do a 1/4 pound of pork and a 1/4 pound of brisket then add a 1/4 rack of ribs. It was brilliant! The pork and brisket were both really tender and phenomenal. I liked the rub on the ribs but they were a little tougher than I liked. My sides were cayenne potato salad, habanero slaw, and garlic rolls. The potato salad was a mayo base with cayenne pepper. I never had potato salad like that and I can say the same about the slaw. The slaw had some heat to it, which you would guess from the name. The garlic rolls were just rolls with some awesome garlic butter on top. There are 2 sauces - a sweet and a spicy. Both are ketchup based but the sauce itself is unique. It went well with all the meat. They serve phenomenal sweet tea, even in the no or not sweet enough tea land known as Indiana. This Alabama boy approves their sweet tea. Big Hoffa's is a must stop Indiana BBQ joint. read more

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Looooove Big Hoffas! I have a gluten allergy and have always had a very safe experience here. They are super fast and the staff is accommodating. If you live local, my favorite secret hack is to order online and pick it up in like 10 minutes ! You beat the line almost always. :) It's super if you have small ones at home and can't go out to eat. read more

Food is great! Long lines when you come in but it goes super quick. I would go again, but probably only if I got a gift card or was already out there. I hate to say it, but it's nothing TOO special read more

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The brisket is wonderful and the service is fast! Don't forget to save room for the over the top ice cream and say hello to the pirates.

Best BBQ IN THE INDY METRO AREA!!! Since we moved to the north side of Indy, we have been spoiled to be this close to Big Hoffa's Smokehouse. I don't think any other BBQ joint will live up to the Hoff. The only that could make it better is if the Hoff, David Hasselhoff was there to serve us and serenade us. We have tried the pulled pork, ribs, brisket, suasage and chicken. We've had some of the specialty bowls and then cuban sandwich. As for the sides, we've had about all of them. My favorite sides are the Mac and Cheese, fries and baked beans. The sweet tea is awesome, but we typically get Diet Mountain Dew. We have so many of the blue large drink cups at home now it isn't funny. They also have an ok beer selection. We've had the brownie sundae as well as trying some of the ice cream at ice cream shoppe attached which serves huge shakes as well. The meats may not be done to a "competition" style cook, but I prefer not having the need to fight my meats. The bones slide right out of the rack of ribs. The brisket is more than fork tender, I would imagine the back of a spoon would handle it. The regular BBQ sauce is very good. It has a good smokiness to it and not too sweet. The spicy BBQ sauce is not up our alley, but it has a good flavor to it as well. When you walk inside, you walk down an aisle and the menu board is overhead if you need some help picking out what to eat. You turn the corner and walk up to the counter for ordering. Make your order, you get your receipt and drink cups for self serve soda, teas and water. Find yourself a seat and wait for them to call your number and await the perfection that is coming your way. Be ready for a tastebud explosion. If you have room in your tummy after the BBQ get one.of the deserts or walk next door to their ice cream shoppe for some.more yum or grab some ice cream to go. No matter if you are in for lunch, dinner or just desert, Big Hoffa's won't disappoint. read more

Big Hoffa’s - 1/2 Pound Beef Brisket on a Plate with 2 Sides fries and Mac n cheese (not pictured) with 2 Garlic Butter Rolls. Regular BBQ Sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Easily the best BBQ I have ever had. The white BBQ sauce is out of this world. Everything is very fresh, tender, and well cooked. The store is great, the creamery connected is awesome as well. A great date spot that is not too expensive. The service is good minus the bald guy with the glasses, he is kinda an a**hole. ​ read more

We went to Big Hoffa's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que for dinner and it was absolutely delicious. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere and Jacob has outstanding customer service skills. The pulled pork, baked beans and mild bbq sauce were my favorite. The macaroni and cheese was just ok. The BBQ ribs are very tender and seasoned just right. The garlic rolls were a hit too. I highly recommend this bbq spot if you are looking for some really good beef ribs, the ribs are so delicious that you don't have to put any sauce on them. They have different levels of heat for the BBQ sauce also. If you like Brisket this would be a good place for you to check out. I give them 5 stars for flavor‼ They have ice cream too. read more

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The place is big and has good vibes food as follows Pulled pork very good Brisket I liked it ,if they just add little more on portions would be great! Ribs great flavor just need to be more juicy and tender so the chef has to figure that out! Mac& cheese good, beans okay tasted out of can! coleslaw not bad, battered fries okay( if they can do home made would be better). This place has potential if they reinvent few things especially side orders ( beans Texas style with bacon, fresh cut fries) This place would got 4 stars but for Indiana standers it gets 5! Good job keep improving. Some of us knows the small details that makes the difference. Would I come back yes 100% the place is good. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Full rack ribs with 2 sides $28.99 - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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Went here for a wedding rehearsal and the food was really good!! The Mac n cheese and baked beans were really good and had a great bbq and smoked flavor! The Brisket was my favorite! It wasn't salty like other places and it had the smokiness that still let the flavor of the meat shine through. People said the the Apple cobbler was great too!! read more

We had the most lovely and seamless carryout experience with this business yesterday. After biking 30 miles on the Nickel Plate Trail, I found myself hankering for some bbq - a little treat for our efforts, if you will? ;) We called and placed an order and the food was ready within 20 minutes. As of Memorial Day weekend, they are currently only accepting carryout orders via phone. It had been awhile since my last visit but I couldn't forget how delicious the Saigon Special was on a bed of jasmine rice (special request the rice in place of the Bahn mi bread). This dish consists of pulled pork, pickled veggies, jalapeños, cilantro and sriracha-style mayo over a bed of jasmine rice. The combination will leave you licking the plate. Our second entree was the one meat platter served with two sides and a garlic roll. We opted for the juicy brisket, Mac and cheese and baked beans. All were delicious. Upon arrival, you'll find that they've set up a small tent out front to hand off orders and accept payments. I only had to wait two minutes and this process was impressively smooth given the circumstances. Bravo, Big Hoffa's! read more

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If you are looking for good BBQ and a fun atmosphere, give Big Hoffa's a try. We really enjoyed the smothered fries and the ribs. I imagine that this place draws a crowd, especially during or after events at the Sports Park. It is worth the short drive to fuel up before you head home. read more

Hands down some of the best BBQ we have found around the area. We found Big Hoffa on Tuesday after Trax was closed for the day. Drove out to Westfield to try this place that had such great reviews and OMG it was worth it. We tried the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. All of it was delicious, the ribs fell of the bone and tasted so great. I will say their side options were not my highlight. The Mac & Cheese was really good but there wasn't a lot that struck us as "I need to try that". I would love to see some Potato Salad. WE WILL BE BACK many many times so the sides will not detour us. read more

Pretty darn good - this location is a bit off the road but worth looking for. Pretty large menu for a BBQ joint and generous portions. Everything was tasty! read more

Big Hoffa’s - Interior - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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Tonight is #YelpsBigNightIn and we also decided to go BIG. I've seen Big Hoffa's listed on "Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Hamilton County" list for multiple years in a row and decided it was finally time to try it out! This local, family business is located in a cute barn that I can't wait to visit in person when this quarantine is up! We ordered one of their family meals: two pounds of a meat of your choice, two sides, bbq sauce and 8 buns. We chose two pounds of brisket, mac and cheese (of course) and fries. We got it delivered through DoorDash for free and it arrived both early and hot! We made a fun indoor picnic in our living room, put a "24-hour beach cam" on our TV and munched away. Both of us loved the food and we still have SO MUCH LEFT. For only $45, their family meals are a steal and will last us for many days. Thanks Big Hoffa's for all you're doing, admidst quarantine, to feed your fans! We love ya! read more

Big Hoffa’s - #YelpsBigNightIn - family meal of 2 lbs of brisket, mac and cheese, fries and bbq sauce! So good! - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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I really like this place! I like their ordering system and the place is huge. Just FYI, the milkshakes are like a separate part of the bldg so we'll definitely be back to try those. My son got the Hoffanator, I got the brisket with 2 sides and we also got the peach cobbler. Our order was overall pretty good! 4/5 for the mains but the peach cobbler was bussin - 5/5. We'll be back to get a shake and try the ribs! read more

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On Fall Break and have driven by this place for YEARS never to have stopped. I've watched it grow from an "outdoor" restaurant in front of an antique mall to the very cool and interesting place it is now! My visit started with a suggestion of "something fun to do for those of us who aren't traveling" over a school break. I did not know about the Freezery until I saw someone suggest it to a woman looking for things to do with her middle school aged kids. So after 3 hours of yardwork with my 15 yr old, I suggested we check it out. We started with "lunch" around 3pm on the BBQ side. Knowing I was going for a milkshake, I only had a pork BBQ sandwich. Son had The Amendment (rice a key plating for the BBQ meat on this item). Husband had Meat Plate with brisket. All of us thought our food was good, above average. No one had a orgasmic experience, but worth the price. Side items tried were Mac n cheese, spicy potato salad and Cole slaw. We finished up and went to check out the milk shakes. Look at the photos on line. If you really want a milkshake, I do not recommend eating prior. I got the Copper Pot thinking hub would eat some of it, but he ordered a Brownie Sunday. Son had a cereal milkshake. My Insane Milkshake was very good. Salted caramel ice cream with pretzel pieces and brownie chunks. Chunks could have been a little smaller so easier to eat, but I get you need some big chunks for the visual. I like it but could not finish. My son said Cereal Milkshake could have used a third layer of cereal. Husbands brownie was basically my milkshake but in solid form. Same ice cream, same brownie. Looked very good. It came with a lid, so he took half home. My son took 1/3 or his cereal shake home. Staff seemed happy to be working--no frowning faces or slow molasses attitudes. The place only had a few customers around (3pm is a weird time to eat). We were told if no one was at the Freezery, to let the Restaurant know and they would get someone over to help us. This is exactly what we had to do and the gal who made our desserts didn't seem bothered or put out to come and create for us. Venue is decorated with Pirate and swamp scenes. Fun and festive. Overall the BBQ was better than average, but all round staff and environment and frozen treats round this review to a 5 star. Cannot wait to take my college son and his friends here, as I think they will enjoy and have lots of funny remarks about the shakes and pirates. read more

Big Hoffa’s - The Copper Pot Insane Milkshake - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Not what it used to be. The got The Captain tonight, takeout. While to-go service was great, the bbq was just okay. I used to love the veggie bowl and I'd add brisket but I thought I'd try something new tonight (since the last few times I got the bowl, it hasn't been great). The quality of the meat seems to have gone down and/or it's not being prepared the way it used to be. Sad that a place known for bbq, has to hide their meat in fries, Mac and rice. Probably won't be back. read more

What a wonderful experience. Full menu of BBQ meats that are all exceptional. The sauces are full flavored and served freely. The large seating area is comfortable and will allow your to have conversations without interruption. Don't miss this place. It's worth the drive from anywhere. read more

Big Hoffa's catered my daughter's wedding. Kelly and Austin served all the guests with a friendly smile and excellent service. They were cheerful and many commented that the food was excellent and the servers were fantastic! Thank you so much!!! read more

Best BBQ place in the state, hands down. I'm new to Big Hoffa's, but everyone who grew up in the area has been talking about this place for years. Not only is the BBQ quality but for $10-$12 you get heaping portions; best bang for your buck. Pro tip: If you're a first timer, be sure to try the Buccaneer and be prepared to take a nap afterwards. Oh, and try the sweet tea! read more

Big Hoffa’s - 1/2 Pound Beef Brisket Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

I travel every other week and try the best BBQ places around the country. This week I visited Big Hoffa's Smokehouse in Westfield, Indiana. I ordered a big portion of brisket, pork and spicy potato salad. I'm not a big fan of receiving my food with a spice mix on top of it. It feels like, they're trying to add flavor to the meat that should have been added during the cooking process. The brisket was moist and tasty. The pork was quite bland (not enough spice mix?), but really good together with the BBQ sauce. The spicy potato salad was spicy, not really any other flavor than that. I was a bit sad that I didn't get to try their loaded potato fries, but that's what I would get if I visited again. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Pork, Brisket, Spicy Potato Salad and plenty of spice mix - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Hello BBQ!!! It was DELISH!!!!! Hubby had the ribs and said they were the BEST ribs he has ever had. I'd have to agree! They were super meaty and really tasty. Easy to eat and great! Brisket got a good review from my daughter (she's a bit of a brisket snob). She said that it was so good. We ordered: Pulled pork Garlic rolls Applesauce Brisket Ribs Habaneros Cole slaw French fries Baked beans Pickled veggies Pickles Yes. We ordered (and ate) ALL of that! Heads up. French fries are not gluten free (I hope that changes because they should be!). Insider tip. Check out the menu before you go for the first time. It's a little overwhelming to walk in and not have a clue what you want. Post meal tip. Get the ice cream! Super fun decor. Loved it. We will be back! read more

In my quest for the best BBQ I came across Big Hoffa's and I have to say they have the best! When I pulled into the parking lot it was very hard to find a parking spot because the place was packed (which is always a good sign). I had the 1/2 rack of ribs with Cayenne potato salad and fries. The ribs are fall-off-the-bone and spiced to perfection. I'm from out of town and I would definitely make the trip back to have them again!The cayenne potato salad was very good, and I loved the little spicy kick they had. The staff was very friendly, and they were all very proud to tell me how much they loved the place. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place! read more

Big Hoffa’s - 1/2 Rack of Ribs, 2 Sides and 2 Garlic Butter Rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

I have not done dine in, but I sure would like to soon! We chose them for our wedding catering and it could not have been more perfect. They do price per head including everything you could need without hidden fees which was amazing. Most places want you to pay more for serving and dishwater but not them! The food was so tasty and got wonderful reviews from guests. The only downside was the potato salad was spicy so some folks didn't care for that, but I liked it so that's what mattered! Lol. The restaurant has super cool vibes and I'm so glad it's a place my husband and I can always go back to and relive a piece of our wedding day! 10.27.24 read more

This restaurant deserves 10 stars! The food is AMAZING and unique. You walk in and you order at a counter and then your food is up within no time. There is lots of seating and even though the line was long we did not wait long. The theme reminds me of Disney World in the Pirates of the Caribbean area. We heard the milkshakes on the other side of the building were wonderful but we were stuffed after dinner! read more

Some things that I feel they are doing well is the marketing. It's a great idea to have a bbq shop connected to an ice cream shop... I mean who doesn't love ice cream and bbq?! It's very family friendly and when visiting there today we saw a great mix of younger and older people. The place was clean and set up well. There was good signage and you didn't have to question your next step. The employees weren't overly friendly.. we just walked up and ordered. This is the reason for the 2 review. So while all those things were great the real review is about the food. Honestly I mean no disrespect when I say this but my husband and I left confused. I'm an Indiana native and recently moved back to Indiana from TX. We absolutely LOVE bbq and were a part of the BBQ scene while living in TX. When we read that this place was voted top in the nation we couldn't wait to try it. This is the confusing part. The food wasn't edible. I'm assuming that their top sellers are the creations. On the creations there is an ample amount of sauce so I'm sure you can't really taste the meat. My husband and I got every meat Big Hoffa's had besides the sausage. Every meat was dry and lacked major flavor. From what we could tell the meat wasn't seasoned before going on a pit and instead there was seasoning just on top of some of the meat. We also read when doing our research that they smoke their meat for 24 hrs?! This would explain why the meat was very dry. We also found that the wood that is being used "might be walnut, hickory, oak, sometimes apple and cherry." This would leave an inconsistent flavor in the meat. There aren't many bbq places in Indiana which makes me wonder if this is why this restaurant has such a high ranking. The rolls are advertised as garlic bread, they are a standard roll with garlic butter just brushed on them (nothing special). The baked beans tasted like Bush's and the creamy coleslaw wasn't creamy at all. The Mac-n-Cheese wasn't cheesy and tasted a lot like pasta water. They have two types of bbq sauce, original and spicy... spicy wasn't spicy. Sweet Baby Rays is much better than this bbq sauce. I'm attaching two pictures to this review. My husband and I spent $50 and left very hungry... we went and ate somewhere else right after. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Our food AFTER we ate. It just wasn't edible. - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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Went there for Mother's Day. There were seven people in our party. Everyone loved their food! I hadn't eaten there for quite a while (I live almost 2 hours away) I really liked their remodel! read more

Now this is a spot you need to get to. When my fam and I got here, we thought it was just a regular sit down restaurant. It's actually a little more convenient than that. You get there and order your food and you grab a table. There's different windows, so not everyone has to wait at the same area. I got the brisket and pulled pork and it was so good. Not dry at all. Family got a lot of different food and loved theirs as well. Can't wait to come back and get more of this delicious food. I don't like peach cobbler that much, but it was good here. The sweet tea is actually sweet! Thank god. I'm from the south and need my tea to be sweet. You can take gallon and half gallon of the tea. Seating can be limited when they are busy. Refills for your drink. read more

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I like the barbecue sauce. I like the chicken. I like the location. It's kinda busy after 5:30, but other than that, I like it. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Chicken Samich - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Another big hoffa's review from me :) I got my usual, the 1/4lb pork on a plate with baked beans and slaw. Delicious as usual! I still think it is a bummer that they now charge extra from BBQ sauce, but it is what it is. I wanted to add another review mainly because I ordered take out using their new website online ordering and it's awesome! I'm so glad they decided to create the online ordering because ordering on the phone was difficult. It is a nice website and includes pictures of the food which is so helpful. It was a smooth check out process. My food was hot and ready on time! read more

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Have you ever been to a place that someone hyped up and it just wasn't that good and you feel like you've been lied to and ripped off? Well this isn't that! Big Hoffas lives up to the hype! Aside from one of its only down falls is that it's about an hour from where I live (which I can't fault them for that) this place and its employees went above and beyond. 1. Food- Amazing! 2. Customer Service- Outstanding 3. Cleanliness- The food was hot, fresh, tender, juicy and just some of the best BBQ I've had in a long time! For a Tuesdsy night we did have to wait in line for about 15mins which wasn't to bad. They had a good selection of music playing Khomeini Caribbean music and some ragea) and plenty of memorabilia on the walls to keep you entertained. I thoughtvthe prices were pretty good for the quality and portion size. I was actually expecting to pay a little more, but was pleasantly surprised until I went into their Freezery for a shake for dessert. The insane key lime shake I got was $15 which I thought was steep until I watch the young people making them which was fun to watch and they were slightly engaging with us as well so all in all the experience was well worth the price. read more

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I did not know what to expect when I stopped in here. I was pleasantly surprised when I went inside and saw the set up. As a non-Indiana resident the beer setup was weird but overall the restaurant was a decent setup for fast casual. The food was delicious and came out quickly. I would recommend the stop if you're looking for bbq in the area. read more

We carried out from Big Hoffa's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que tonight. I ordered the 1/4 pound beef brisket sandwich served with baked beans and fries. The brisket was awesome - very tender, flavorful and juicy. I would definitely order this again. My wife had the 1/4 pound pulled pork plate served with pickled veggies and habanero slaw - she loved it as well. Overall all, the food was a hit and we will return. read more

Big Hoffa’s - Beef brisket with fries and baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

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I'm not a huge BBQ fan, but I was in the area, saw the outside of the building, and decided to check the place out. Great decision. The food was so good that I ate it up before I could take a picture. Everything that I saw gave me tremendous food envy, but what I got was " The Captain," which was a deceptively filling dish, with fries, Mac, chicken, ranch, and sauce. It was spicier than expected, and it did not need any additional sauces. I was able to finish that myself, but I would say that most dishes looked like you could get away with splitting. I got there a couple of minutes before they opened (noon) on a Sunday, so there was a pretty good line. Considering the amount of people there, I think the line went pretty well. I think I was waiting to order about 30 minutes, but once I did, it was maybe 5 minutes before I got my food. However, they do have a take out option, so if you're in a hurry, call ahead and skip the line. Cool theme they have going on (pirates) and the prices are very reasonable. The servings are generous, so you should either split or plan for leftovers. Indy isn't known for their barbecue, so this is a hidden gem. Highly recommended! read more

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Honestly don't know how we found this place. But I approve of whatever marketing tool was used to get us to this spot. Food was amazing. Price was really good for the product and quality. I got the 1/2 beef brisket and pork meal plate with fries and Mac and cheese. The brisket and pork were very good paired with the house bbq sauce. The fries were seasoned really well and crisp. Mac and cheese was yum!! We went over to the ice cream shop and got an insane shake. Get it only if in a party of 4 or larger. My wife and I couldn't handle the shake post bbq. Too much. Overall, I loved this pirate / Asian bbq spot. I will be back to try some other stuff. Good work Big Hoffa!! read more

Big Hoffa’s - Barbeque Near Me - Westfield, Indiana

Food is uniquely created but at its core is great smoked meat. Inside is somewhat dark. Great choice for families with kids. Sticky floors, ice cream selection for dessert, tea/drink station for self service, indoor and outdoor seating. Classic midwest sides for all to enjoy. read more

We had Big Hoffa's cater our wedding last month and they were the chillest to work with. They were very easy to talk to and very helpful during the vendor search. Their food was amazing as well as their service! If you're looking for a reliable BBQ place that will leave people talking about the food at your wedding, Big Hoffa's will not disappoint! read more