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Based out of Ventura, California, Big Mann BBQ is a wedding catering company. Specializing in barbecue, this business has more than 25 years of experience. The owner has been cooking for people since their time in college, and their passion for the work has only grown. They love being able to give people a meal they'll remember fondly for years to come. They and their team are honored to take part in such a special event.

Cuisine

Big Mann BBQ uses the freshest ingredients available, and sources as much produce from local farms as possible. A full-service catering company, they offer appetizers, entrees, side dishes, desserts, and bread. Some of these dishes include Thai chicken skewers, beef brisket, roasted summer vegetables, and apple crisp. Homemade cornbread is also on offer. The team at this company is available to take care of delivery, setup, and cleanup. Servers can also remain on hand to help the meal run smoothly and cut the cake.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$40

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

$40

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Bartender(s)

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
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Local

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware

Reviews of Big Mann BBQ

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Amy Sent on 05/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food!

It was a true pleasure working with Big Mann BBQ. He was so kind and worked in our budget. His staff were the kindest folks I've ever worked with too!
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Edward Sent on 06/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

WOW! to start, he had a wide variety of options to choose from and had most of them at the tasting. They were all delicious!

secondly, extremely flexible during the several date changes during the Chinese Virus BS and was accommodating when we asked to add a couple other appetizers

fantastic job of providing all those things that are easily forgotten during a big event, he brought all the things from serviceware to linens, coffee, lemonades and water. items for the bartender, cake cutting utensils, he had it all. Service was on time, courteous and professional,he served the champagne and wedding cake and even provided clean up. The food was tasty and plentiful, exactly as advertised

I wouldn't have changed a single thing

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Laura Sent on 10/07/2025
3.6 out of 5 rating

Big mann bbq, ventura

Reserving the day and deciding on the menu was fine. I was sure everything would go well. First he was late to have our food ready for the time we set. It was over an hour late from what we wanted. I thought everything was fine until I served myself. The tri tip was raw inside not rare but raw. I could not even cut it because it was so tough. Then the complaints started coming in about chicken not being cooked all the way and cold food. The promised drinks he said came with the meal were a 52oz. Container of lemonade, quarter bottle of ice tea and gallon of water. We thought he would have nice decanters of the drinks. Next came complaints of being rude to our guests. He questioned two women of already being served and being in line again. They had served our 105 year old Mother who the party was for and her 94 year old sister who is in a wheelchair. He had plenty of food even if they had been in line twice. We paid what was expected and even tipped him but one thing I would never do is recommend him to anyone again or ever use him again. I really expected more from this caterer.
Megan
Megan Sent on 06/18/2024
1 out of 5 rating

Bait and Switch

My husband and I were married September 2022 and we're still disappointed in the service. After many, many conversations going over what we thought was our dream catering, paying deposits, and setting menus, the actual catering fell incredibly short. The caterer was late by almost two hours, delaying our timeline dramatically and causing us to switch around parts.

He did not plan appropriately for feeding all of our guests we had paid for, and the quality wasn't great. There wasn't enough food for our vegan and vegetarian guests that I had given a clear headcount for. Portions were tiny and we felt lied to from what was promised. My husband and I and our families were literally served raw chicken. We didn't get to eat on our wedding day. My family ended up grabbing lunch leftovers from our getting ready food.

Caterer refused to meet us during the event. He took off early and didn't do any clean up or bussing as agreed. My coordinator stayed way later to bus and clean up! Caterer was extremely rude to my coordinator and other venue staff. After discussing everything afterwards, caterer was rude and has zero empathy or apologies. We were not refunded anything.

If you want good food, good protions, kind service, and honesty, don't use Big Mann BBQ.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

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Big Mann BBQ frequently asked questions

At Big Mann BBQ, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Big Mann BBQ includes:
  • Bartender(s)
Big Mann BBQ offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Big Mann BBQ offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Big Mann BBQ, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Local
At Big Mann BBQ, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Big Mann BBQ provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Big Mann BBQ offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
Big Mann BBQ is recommended by 74% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4 in average response time, 3.8 in flexibility, 3.5 in quality of service, 3.5 in professionalism and 3.5 in value.
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