I had Dan's Backyard BBQ at the 2019 Hunterdon County 4H Fair. This review needs to be qualified with the fact that I don't like St. Louis Style Ribs. Even though I am a Louis Prima fan (sorry for the obscure reference) the bone to meat ratio just doesn't make up for the higher fat content. At least for me. This guys ribs changed that. You don't eat these ribs so much as you hold them up and allow the meat to dive into your mouth like an Olympian off the 10 meter platform. They are that good. And I have eaten enough brisket in my life that writing a review including a reference to pork is probably something I shouldn't do publicly, but his is top notch. Lastly, I come on this site and often see reviews regarding the personal nature of the proprietor of the business, which are sometimes so vicious and misplaced, it is not a mystery why the writers of South Park want to feed some of the members of this site what they want to feed them. To that end, if you have a problem with either Dan or his staff, I would have to say that the problem is most likely with you. They couldn't be nicer, more courteous and helpful. I know that sounds like a lot for serving somebody BBQ but those fairgrounds on a weekend can be a certified nuthouse. At no time did I see anyone lose their patience or desire to help the customers. Five stars all the way. read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ - St. Louis style ribs - Caterers Near Me

Outstanding experience!! All of my guests kept asking how I found Dan's BBQ, and telling me how awesome the food was. Completely exceeded all expectations as this was my first time hiring a BBQ service. THANK YOU! read more

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! They know what they are doing. My company used them for our yearly picnic. The food and service is exceptional. Everything was so fresh and tasty. They came and set up quickly without any hassle. I hope next year we have them again. I took a few pictures, take a look. read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ - Caterers Near Me

They came to our house to cater our Covid-safe outdoor bridal shower concert yesterday and they were so wonderful. We didn't have to ask them to be Covid conscious, they were already prepared with all the extra safety measures. The food was wonderful, all the guests talked about how great it was. They were very helpful and attentive to our needs for the event. In all, we couldn't ask for a better job. We will be hiring them back for another event in the future. Mom said "I'm never cooking for another party again, that was excellent!" read more

Had Dan's food at an event for Sky Manor Airport and was blown away- by far the best BBQ I've had this side of the Mason Dixon! The meat was smoked perfectly and every juicy bite bursted with the flavor of his homemade rub. Dan's Carolina sauce was a great blend of sweet and spicy, and you can get it at many Shop-Rites. Beyond just the food, the crew working the event led by Dan himself was a delight to talk to. Could not recommend Dan's Backyard BBQ enough for any and all catering events! read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ recently catered a backyard wedding for me. They did a fantastic job. The food was really really good and presentation was beautiful. I loved the dancing pigs statue. The service was great. I received many compliments on the food. read more

Absolutely delicious BBQ. What a tremendous spread that Dan supplied for another work bbq. 2 years in a row Dan has brought his "A" GAME and I can not wait until I can enjoy more of his wonderful food. If you have not had the chance to enjoy Dan's superb BBQ, PLEASE REACH OUT AND LET DAN CATER ONE OF YOUR EVENT'S. read more

Just had them cater a party we went to & the whole hog was fantastic!! Highly recommend! read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ - Whole hog - Caterers Near Me

My family and I have been enjoying Dan's bbq for over 20 years, he runs a top tier service and products. I am excited that he is selling his spices. We recently purchased the spicy package and it is spectacular. I have used it on everything from chicken, pork and beef, along with various game meats. This is a must have for your spice rack!!! read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ rocks! We had an amazing graduation party with bbq provided by Dan--absolutely delicious beef, pulled pork, and chicken, cooked just right. Mouthwatering! Always a hit and done to perfection. Dan loves what he does and ensures customer satisfaction. He covers it all! Thank you :) read more

Awesome BBQ! Just visited Dan's at the Hunterdon 4 H fair. Ribs, brisket sandwich and my favorite, BBQ sundae were outstanding as usual. Great BBQ and great people! Come visit them at the fair! read more

We recently ordered catering for my baby shower. The food was absolutely delicious! My guests raved about the food, especially the brisket! Dan's food was freshly made the same day with his own recipes. Not store bought food! Dan was a delight to work with and went above and beyond with his assistance! When I lost track of time setting the party up, Dan brought the food to us! He even personalized our boxes congratulating us on our new baby. Wonderful people and wonderful food. We will definitely be ordering again! read more

Hired this caterer for our Company Picnic. Best decision I ever made! Showed up on time, awesome setup! The food was outrageously wonderful! The brisket... GET THE BRISKET!! The service was phenomenal! I can and do highly recommend Dans Backyard BBQ! We are already planning on hiring them again next year. Thanks for everything Dan! read more

Order our party in a box last weekend for a party of 40 and it was absolutely amazing! the pulled pork and Mac & cheese is a must! Everyone was raving about the food so easy working with Dan & Carol! Can't wait to have another event so we can order again!!! read more

Martin (I think Dan's BIL) did such an amazing job this past weekend for our twins graduation party! We are big BBQ people so the quality of the food was extremely important and Dan's did not disappoint. The pig was succulent and the sides far exceeded my expectations. The service was outstanding and we had plenty of food. The rolls were fresh and from a bakery (not the grocery store). My friends and family loved everything! It was a crazy hot day and Dan's really took care of us! Thanks again for a great afternoon! read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ is truly one of the best catering options out there. I hired Dan to come to my father's birthday celebration and everybody there was amazed! Both at the quality of the food and the terrific service we received. Dan brought one of his catering trucks right into my backyard and even cooked food on the spot! The whole operation was very professional and sanitary, as all his employees were wearing gloves while handling the food and his truck appeared spotless! The whole experience was truly a pleasure. I also got to enjoy Dan's Backyard BBQ at the 4-H agricultural fair in Ringoes. I ordered the beef brisket sandwich and my friend had the roast beef. The brisket was to die for, cooked until it was nice and tender and rubbed with delicious spices, and the roast beef was greatly enjoyed as well. I would also highly recommend the BBQ ribs, which I split with my father at the fair. All the food was unbelievable. If you're looking for a mobile caterer with great food and outstanding service, I highly recommend Dan's Backyard BBQ! Dan was so great to work with and he made the whole hiring process effortless. I will definitely be hiring them again in the future. read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ - A beautiful night with Dan's at the 4-H Agricultural fair - Caterers Near Me

Dan's Backyard BBQ just started take-out service 3 nights a week, since Coronavirus restrictions prevent them from catering parties. We picked up their Pulled Pork package for dinner last night. It was absolutely as fantastic as the food they fed our party guests last year! (see prior review) Will be ordering their delicious Brisket dinner next. Try Dan's Backyard BBQ - you'll love it! read more

Dan and his team are amazing!! They recently catered my barn wedding (whole roasted pig, BBQ chicken, and sides) and although Dan himself was not able to attend the day of, he was there every step of the way and his team ROCKED IT on our big day! Our guests are still raving about the food weeks later, especially the pulled pork served directly from the pig! Almost everyone went up for seconds because it was that good! Dan was extremely accommodating during the planning process and he truly cared about our event and our experience as a whole. I highly recommend working with them for your event! Thank you Dan and crew!!!! read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ - Caterers Near Me

Dan catered my daughter's farm wedding. It was wonderful! He came out to our site numerous times to make sure his truck and kitchen would fit into the space. The food and service was absolutely outstanding. We had appetizers during cocktail hour, which included pigs in the blanket, stuffed cabbage, and buffalo wings! Dinner included the roasted pig, roast beef, mac and cheese, salad, baked beans, and corn-on-the- cob! Everything was delicious. People raved most about the pigs in blanket, roasted pig, mac and cheese, baked beans,corn-on-the cob and stuffed cabbage. Dan and his team were really on top of their game and served over 200 people at the event! They were wonderful! Service and food was outstanding. I am having a family reunion soon and plan on using Dan again! Great job! read more

Excellent chicken and whole cooked pig. They catered a party for us. They bring everything to you. Beans were awesome. Authentic smoked pig! read more

I had them cater our yearly reunion. Had about 60-70 people and the food was amazing! We did a whole pig roast and it was hands down one of the best pigs we have ever had. The service and accommodations were excellent as well. Can't go wrong. I highly recommend them and will definitely have Dans Backyard BBQ back for more parties. read more

As a big fan of BBQ, I have been excited about Dan's Backyard BBQ for a long time! My personal experience includes using Dan's BY BBQ for breast cancer fundraisers (6 X) to whole pigs with all the works for birthday parties. Dan is serious about his meat and he knows his BBQ. My biggest problem is deciding what to order because I love them all. My family and I agree: hands down, you won't find better BBQ or a better person to work with! read more

Absolutely fantastic! I would highly recommend them for any event you have. They are so quick, professional, friendly and the food is amazing! read more

Dan's Backyard BBQ has catered at least 6 events for our family and people who attended our events were so impress, they hired him too! His employees are all friendly, his hot food is kept hot and his cold food is kept cold. His equipment is spotless. He does everything from BBQ to lobster and everything is always delicious. He has a huge variety of side dishes he offers as well. We love the corn bread and mac & cheese. Highly recommend them, you won't be disappointed. read more