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Bens Backdraft Barbecue is a catering company in Waynesville, North Carolina, specializing in one-of-a-kind dining experiences for wedding celebrations and milestone events. We are an all-wood-fired barbecue business with a mobile food trailer and a restaurant. Our team also specializes in Southern comfort food and homestyle sides. We are firefighter-owned and support first responders in many ways. In 2021, the business began its journey in a small food trailer, and since then, it has grown over the years. Ben is a firefighter, and Bayley is a nurse. We thank everyone for stopping by to chat with us!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$45

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

$25

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$50

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

$20

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Seafood
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Nut Free
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Bens Backdraft Barbecue

G
Garret Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Ben and Bailey for your event!

We had an excellent experience with Ben's Backdraft BBQ catering our wedding. We got married in TN. Ben was willing and able to travel that far for us. He was very flexible with our menu choices and offered samples to make sure we got what we liked! He also offered us several options for serving. We knew it would be best to have him stay and serve, so the food would stay clean and well portioned. They did a fantastic job serving and were very nice to all of our guests! He went above and beyond when we had a medical emergency during our wedding. He made sure to set aside plenty of food for those involved in getting help and rendering aid to our grandpa, ensuring they ate before giving out seconds. We didn't have a coordinator, but between him and our photographer working together to time things out, it went great!
We even had them sign our log in piece!
We didn't have any complaints that day, and a lot of people left with full bellies and a smile!
We were very happy with his price and service. His food is always fantastic and we frequent his restaurant!
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 07/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious and Affordable Food!

Ben's Backdraft Barbeque was the perfect decision for our wedding dinner! We chose the 2 meat, 2 side option with brisket, chicken, mac and cheese, and baked beans. They also provided mixed bread (rolls, cornbread, and hushpuppies) with our meal. The value for the food was amazing! The food was hot, the portions were huge, and everything was very tasty! Throughout the booking process, Ben and his wife, Bayley, were very kind and easygoing. They accommodated all of our gluten free and vegan guests (just recommend giving a list of names to ensure everyone gets their appropriate meal). Overall, we were very happy with our choice to book with Ben's Backdraft Barbeque!!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Ben and Bailey for your event!

We had an excellent experience with Ben's Backdraft BBQ catering our wedding. We got married in TN. Ben was willing and able to travel that far for us. He was very flexible with our menu choices and offered samples to make sure we got what we liked! He also offered us several options for serving. We knew it would be best to have him stay and serve, so the food would stay clean and well portioned. They did a fantastic job serving and were very nice to all of our guests! He went above and beyond when we had a medical emergency during our wedding. He made sure to set aside plenty of food for those involved in getting help and rendering aid to our grandpa, ensuring they ate before giving out seconds. We didn't have a coordinator, but between him and our photographer working together to time things out, it went great!
We even had them sign our log in piece!
We didn't have any complaints that day, and a lot of people left with full bellies and a smile!
We were very happy with his price and service. His food is always fantastic and we frequent his restaurant!
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Bens Backdraft Barbecue frequently asked questions

At Bens Backdraft Barbecue, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
Bens Backdraft Barbecue offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Bens Backdraft Barbecue offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Bens Backdraft Barbecue, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Seafood
  • Southern
At Bens Backdraft Barbecue, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegetarian
To cater to all tastes, Bens Backdraft Barbecue offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Bens Backdraft Barbecue is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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