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Based in Orlando, Florida, 4Rivers Smokehouse is a restaurant that offers delicious catered cuisine for weddings and events. Specializing in Southern dishes and smokehouse favorites, this restaurant was founded in 2009 by John Rivers, who spent two decades perfecting the art of barbecue. With seven locations in the city, the company works with newlyweds-to-be throughout the whole of Orlando, along with surrounding communities.

Cuisine

The team at 4Rivers Smokehouse collaborates with clients to create customized menus that reflect their tastes and budget. They understand that every event is different and can offer a range of serving methods to suit the style of any celebration. Carving stations and action stations are available, with options including their signature Angus beef brisket and mashed potato or mac & cheese bar. Main courses include pulled pork and smoked turkey breast, while hors d'oeuvres range from brisket-wrapped asparagus to mini chicken & waffles. In addition to delicious barbecue creations, this team can also create delectable wedding cakes with flavors including strawberry champagne, heavenly chocolate, and almond.

Services Offered

4Rivers Smokehouse offers a one-stop shop with fully staffed catering services, as well as delivery or pick-up options. Creating a truly seamless experience for newlyweds-to-be, 4 Rivers offers options including but not limited to the following:

  • Fully Staffed Events
  • Deliveries & Pick-Ups
  • Carving Stations
  • Action Stations
  • Passed Appetizer Options
  • Bar Services
  • Champagne Toast Services
  • Beverage Stations
  • Dessert Stations
  • Custom Cakes & Desserts
  • Cake Cutting Services
  • Linens
  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • China Place Settings
  • Upgraded Disposable Place Settings

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Frequently asked questions

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

$47

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

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

$30

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

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

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

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of 4Rivers Smokehouse

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4 Rivers Smokehouse is praised for outstanding BBQ (brisket, prime rib, smoked turkey), popular mac & cheese and mashed‑potato bars, and delicious desserts. Menus fit every budget and a $10 tasting is recommended. The staff are responsive, punctual, and efficient, even bringing the couple a plate. Highly recommended for weddings.

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4 Rivers Smokehouse is praised for outstanding BBQ (brisket, prime rib, smoked turkey), popular mac & cheese and mashed‑potato bars, and delicious desserts. Menus fit every budget and a $10 tasting is recommended. The staff are responsive, punctual, and efficient, even bringing the couple a plate. Highly recommended for weddings.

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Shantel Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Staff, Food, and Cake were incredible

4 Rivers was a no brained when it came to choosing them for our wedding. We wanted something fun, delicious, and beautiful to present to our guests to eat for our wedding and 4 Rivers Catering and Bakery was perfect! Their staff was so kind and helpful during our taste testing and even sent us home with our cakes and frostings so we could taste test at home together.🧁 If you love barbecue, kind people, and sweet cake 4 Rivers is the perfect choice for your wedding.✨
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 02/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Huge Hit with Our Guests

We had a wonderful experience with 4 Rivers Smokehouse and our catering consultant, Sarah. When our guest count changed from 120 to 100, Sarah responded quickly with an updated quote and was incredibly timely, friendly, and accommodating throughout the entire process. She made everything easy and stress-free.

The food was absolutely amazing! Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the brisket, mac & cheese, baked beans, and the farmhouse salad. The dessert bar with a variety of treats was also a huge hit and the perfect sweet ending to the meal.

Highly recommend 4 Rivers and Sarah for anyone looking for delicious food and excellent service for their event!
Madison
Madison Sent on 10/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Sarah from 4Rivers was super helpful with any questions I had, and responded to questions or concerns quickly. The chicken and brisket was absolutely delicious, as were the bbq baked beans, and green beans. My husband also loved the black bean and cilantro rice. The baked beans were perfectly sweet, and the green beans were steamed perfectly. The catering staff was also very pleasant and helpful when it came to serving my husband and I's food, as well as with the buffet service. Definitely would recommend 4Rivers Smokehouse to any couple looking for BBQ style catering for their wedding!
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Cristen Sent on 05/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Award winning food & service for every budget

Girls - stop going with the steak caterer that people will complain about being overdone and do your guests right. GO WITH 4 RIVERS! MENUS FOR EVERY SINGLE BUDGET. Four Rivers is crowned the Preferred Vendor by my Venue and for obvious reason. They went above and beyond to make sure our experience was perfect, I never heard a single peep from them during my entire event because they had it down pat. Our guests have told us they couldn't believe how good the food was and how this was better than some weddings they had been. They were 5 star when it came to service, we never had a line, cleaned up very fast and had our cake cut so quickly. I highly recommend to anyone!
April
April Sent on 04/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Food

4 Rivers Smokehouse catered my wedding, and they did an incredible job! We opted for a buffet-style setup, and it was perfect for the occasion. The prime rib and smoked turkey were absolute highlights—perfectly cooked, tender, and full of rich, smoky flavor. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, and it truly added a special touch to our celebration.

The appetizers were absolutely amazing and set the tone for the delicious feast that followed. Two standout features were the mac and cheese bar and the mashed potato bar, which were an absolute hit with our guests. Both stations offered a variety of toppings and allowed everyone to customize their plates, adding a fun and interactive element to the dining experience.

The catering team was professional and efficient, ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout the evening. They set up and managed the buffet and food stations beautifully, allowing everyone to enjoy the variety without any hassle. Their attentiveness made the dining experience stress-free and enjoyable for all.

From the flavorful barbecue to the creative food stations and seamless service, 4 Rivers Smokehouse played a huge role in making our wedding day unforgettable. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional catering with amazing food and service.
Haley
Haley Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great value and service!

4 Rivers was very quick to respond to any of our question, or concerns. They were very kind and patient with us and on the actual wedding night they showed up early to set every thing up. They worked very fast to get all the guest served and even brought my wife and I a plate to our table because we were so busy with photos which we really appreciated. Overall they did an exceptional job and we can’t recommend them enough!
Megan
Megan Sent on 03/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

BBQ is the way to go!

We were really excited to see 4Rivers as a preferred vendor at our venue. We worked with Sarah to ensure we had everything we needed for our wedding. She was extremely thorough and guided us through the process with ease. Our guests were raving about the food and some out of town guests even told me they were looking to have some 4Rivers shipped to them out of state. We would hire them again in a heart beat!
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Hannah Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

4 rivers for the win!

Great food, great prices. Vendor was on time, food was hot and people actually ate!

The bacon jalapeño poppers and chicken quesadillas were delicious !
C
Crystal Sent on 10/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So happy with our decision!

Delicious food and resonable price for catering! Having the 4R Specialty Cakes do the cake was a plus!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 10/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Catering

We had the food delivered for our ceremony. Everyone said it was EXCELLENT!! We are eating for breakfast now 😂🙌
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Corner House Photography Corner House Photography Wedding Photographers

Amazing caterer to work with on wedding days!

Sanborn Event Center Sanborn Event Center Banquet Halls

We are proud 4Rivers Smokehouse is one of our approved caterers! Exceptional services and professional staff.

DJ LPX DJ LPX Wedding DJs

Best Meal I have ever had. They collide great food with professional atmosphere and service.

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4Rivers Smokehouse frequently asked questions

At 4Rivers Smokehouse, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at 4Rivers Smokehouse includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
4Rivers Smokehouse offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
4Rivers Smokehouse offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At 4Rivers Smokehouse, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Southern
At 4Rivers Smokehouse, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
4Rivers Smokehouse provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, 4Rivers Smokehouse offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
4Rivers Smokehouse is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.7 in average response time.
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