Frequently asked.

We serve Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Arlington, Garland, Richardson, and most of the DFW metroplex. Travel beyond 30 miles incurs a small fuel and time fee that we'll quote up front.

Our wedding minimum is 24 guests. Drop-off corporate catering starts at 12 guests. Private chef dinners start at 4 guests.

Weddings: 6–12 months. Corporate events: 3–6 weeks. Private chef: 2–3 weeks. We'll always try to fit a last-minute booking when our calendar allows.

Yes — we hold a Texas Food Establishment Permit through Dallas County, our chef team is ServSafe-certified, and we carry $2M in general liability and product liability insurance. Certificates of insurance available on request.

Absolutely. Every event includes vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options at no extra charge. We also handle nut-free, kosher-style, halal, and most other allergen-driven menus.

We provide china, glassware, flatware, and linens through our preferred rental partners (Posh Couture, BBJ La Tavola). We pass through the rental cost at no markup.

Yes. Our bar service includes TABC-licensed bartenders, glassware, ice, mixers, and garnishes. Texas law requires the client to purchase the alcohol; we'll send a shopping list.

A 30% deposit secures your date. The balance is due seven days before the event. We accept ACH, check, and credit card (with a 3% processing fee on cards). Net-30 invoicing available for repeat corporate clients.

Deposits are refundable up to 60 days before the event. Between 60 and 14 days, the deposit is non-refundable but transferable to a future date within 12 months. Inside 14 days, the full estimate is due.

Yes. Our quote includes setup, replenishment during the event, and complete clean-up. Your venue or home will be left as we found it.

For events of 25 or more guests, yes — we staff one server per 18 guests, plus a service captain. Drop-off-only service is available for smaller orders.

Yes — that's our Private Chef service. We bring our own equipment if your kitchen is short on burners, and we leave the kitchen cleaner than we found it.

Wedding clients receive a complimentary tasting for the couple. For corporate and social clients, paid tastings are available and the cost is credited back if you book.

Final guest count is due seven days before the event. Small adjustments after that are fine. Large swings (more than 15%) may affect the per-guest price.

We don't ship — Texas BBQ doesn't survive a freight truck. But we'll happily cater a holiday for you in person anywhere in the DFW metroplex.

Yes — we partner with the North Texas Food Bank to donate any food that wasn't served and is still safe to redistribute, in line with the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.

An 18% service charge is included for events with on-site staff and is distributed to the team. Additional gratuity is appreciated but never expected.

Use the form on our Contact page or call us at +1 (972) 589-2108. We'll respond within one business day with menu drafts and pricing.

Yes — we keep a separate kids' menu (chicken tenders made from scratch, mac & three-cheese, fruit cups, oatmeal cookies). Kids under 5 are complimentary; ages 5–12 are billed at half the per-guest rate.

Yes. We maintain a dedicated gluten-free prep area, separate cutting boards, and color-coded utensils. Tell us at booking and we'll send a written allergen handling protocol for your event.

We offer paid tastings for corporate clients ($150 for up to four people) and credit the full amount back to your first booked event over $2,500.

Our Southerland Avenue commercial kitchen is inspected twice yearly by Dallas County Health & Human Services. Our most recent score is on file and available on request.

Absolutely. Our 'Garden Vegetable Feast' menu is fully vegan and gluten-free, and we can build a custom plant-based program for any event size.

Yes. We partner with the North Texas Food Bank and the Bonton Farms kitchen to donate any safely-handled food that wasn't served, in line with the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.

We work with you and your planner ahead of time on a rain plan. Our service team is comfortable working under tents, in garages, or moving service indoors at the last minute. We never charge a 'weather fee.'

Of course. Many couples bring a wedding cake from a baker they love. We'll cut, plate, and serve it at no additional charge.