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David's BBQ & Catering is a wedding caterer based in Gainesville, Florida. We serve the entire north-central Florida area!

In addition to catering services, we offer full production installations, bartending services, wedding day reviews, decoration workshops, access to a warehouse of decorations for your centerpieces, sweetheart table, and ceremony site, and a decoration assistance program where we can buy decorations for you. We understand that excellent service is essential to setting the mood for your wedding day and that is what we strive for with our couples!

Cuisine
David's is famous for our BBQ, but we offer so much more than that. We can accommodate any dietary needs, ranging from gluten-free or vegetarian to kosher. We work with you to ensure that you and your guests are excited about the food and are served with excellence. Aside from BBQ favorites, David's BBQ & Catering offers:

  • American
  • Southern
  • Seafood
  • Mexican

Other Services
David's offers so much more beyond food and drink on your wedding day. We are able to cater to rehearsal dinners and day-after brunches, as well as help with planning the day of your wedding. Other services that can be included in your package are as follows:

  • Delivery and setup
  • Linens and place settings
  • Bartending and mixer packages
  • Cake cutting
  • Cleanup

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Frequently asked questions

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

$34

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
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

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
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
Italian
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
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
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of David's BBQ & Catering

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David's BBQ and Catering receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and comprehensive wedding decor offerings. Bobby and his team are commended for their meticulous attention to detail, from planning workshops to personalized decor setup. Guests rave about the high-quality dishes, particularly highlighting the brisket and pork belly bites. The team's professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond contribute to making weddings memorable and stress-free. Their one-stop-shop approach for catering and decor is highly recommended by couples for a seamless and enjoyable wedding day experience.

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David's BBQ and Catering receives glowing reviews for their exceptional service, delicious food, and comprehensive wedding decor offerings. Bobby and his team are commended for their meticulous attention to detail, from planning workshops to personalized decor setup. Guests rave about the high-quality dishes, particularly highlighting the brisket and pork belly bites. The team's professionalism, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond contribute to making weddings memorable and stress-free. Their one-stop-shop approach for catering and decor is highly recommended by couples for a seamless and enjoyable wedding day experience.

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The heaviest hitter of our entire wedding day

We hired David’s BBQ for our wedding — but what we got was so much more than catering. Bobby and Alicia became our caterers, decorators, coordinators, and honestly, our best friends for the day. From the moment we reached out, Bobby was a force. His communication was excellent, and he helped us understand what was possible within our budget while working with us to find exactly what we envisioned.

We met several times: once for the tasting and initial vision, once for his planning workshop, and once more to drop off the final check and sneak a peek at the signage. Every meeting left us feeling more confident. Finding Bobby and his team was a genuine lifesaver. He’s like a one-man band who somehow does it all.

All of the décor from signage to tablecloths (except the florals) was provided by Bobby. He proactively sourced more of the pieces we liked, and gave us invaluable insight into how weddings typically flow so we could make informed decisions as non-wedding professionals. One of his best suggestions was to go from table to table to dismiss our guests for dinner since we weren’t planning a traditional receiving line. It ended up being one of the major highlights of the entire day for our guests - such a personal, heartfelt touch.

By the time we arrived at the venue, everything was already beautifully set up. All we had to do was walk in and take it all in. The food and service were outstanding — do not let the word “BBQ” fool you. The dishes were delicious, well-seasoned, high quality, and served by a friendly and approachable team. We received countless compliments - especially on the meatball appetizers and his citrus brandy chicken sauce. The brisket was melt in your mouth divine.

Bobby truly is the ultimate one-stop shop for wedding needs. He was the heaviest hitter of our entire day, and we are so grateful we found him. Hiring David’s BBQ for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made.
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Megan Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Catering & Decor Services!

We recently had David's BBQ & Catering for our wedding and they were phenomenal! They were exceptionally accommodating to all our guests with dietary restrictions, as well, going so far as to follow a specific low-FODMAP recipe for three of my guests. The food was amazing! The brisket was tender even days after the wedding (they will pack up all the leftovers for you and we ate it for meals up until we left for our honeymoon 3 days later). We had passed appetizers for the cocktail hour that were amazing; we asked Bobby to create a charcuterie table as well, and it was a huge hit!

We chose David's over another BBQ catering service due to their ability to help with decor. I highly recommend doing the wedding workshop if you don't have a venue with a decor package. With the workshop package, you can create mockups of the table decor for any and all needed tables for your wedding ceremony and/or reception. Bobby will make all your signage and the David's team will set everything up and take it all down for you. Bobby was amazing when it came to going over the flow of the reception, determining timelines, helping with decor options, etc. The service from David's staff was impeccable, and we never wanted for anything the entire night. If you want a one-stop shop for catering and decor for your wedding, I would absolutely recommend Bobby. Alicia, and the whole David's catering team, you will not be disappointed!
Llocke510
Lauren Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Just book them already!!!

Bobby and his team are AMAZING. The food was such a hit. We especially enjoyed the pork belly bites… even 7 months later people are STILL talking about them. Bobby is absolutely wonderful. On top of catering our wonderful dinner, he also provided all of our wedding decor. He was always available if I had any ideas or changes I wanted to make to decor. He always replied back almost immediately. He works so hard making sure everything was perfect and it truly shows. We’re so grateful for him and his team. David’s BBQ was the only caterer we talked with when looking for our wedding and we knew immediately that there was nobody else that we wanted on our special day. They definitely made sure we were taken care of AND fed on our wedding day. We truly cannot say enough good things about them. If you’re on the fence.. JUST BOOK THEM. I promise it’s worth it.
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Suzanne Sent on 10/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding catering

Davids BBQ was wonderful!! Our daughters wedding reception was a big hit due to the delicious food and friendly team from Davids. We love this restaurant!!! I highly recommend them.
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Brian Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Bobby is the most professional

When we did the tasting with Bobby months in advance the food was amazing. At the wedding, the food exceeded our expectations. Bobby personally made up our plates during the buffet and even served us dessert at our table. Bobby even gave us a very generous take-home dinner for us to eat the next day. I noticed Bobby treats his staff like family, he even was picking up plates with his 5 other servers. He was also very prompt to answer any questions and give great suggestions. I even plan on hiring him to do another daughter's quinceanera next May.
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Chris Sent on 11/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Must have caterer

David’s BBQ did the catering for my daughter’s wedding. They were AMAZING!!! I would highly recommend them! The food was delicious! Bobby and his team were fantastic and made the day so seamless. They were flexible and worked hard to make sure everything and everyone was taken care of. One of the best parts was their decorating. The decorations they had for us to use were gorgeous!! It was so wonderful to have all the decorations brought, set up, and cleaned up. It was an amazing day a lot in part to Bobby and David’s BBQ.
Ishrael
Ishrael Sent on 07/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Without a doubt, the 3rd best part of our wedding day. 1st obviously being getting married 2nd having family in.
Bobby and his staff went over and beyond what was expected and this is before even tasting the amazing food.
If you are having a wedding in Florida period, I would highly highly suggest hiring them. THANK YOU SO MUCH
Mariah
Mariah Sent on 07/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

BOBBY IS AMAZINGGGGG!! He was super communicative, detailed, and really passionate about what he does. He was super accommodating when I reached out to him to schedule a tasting way after we booked with David's BBQ due to living out of state. Our guests LOVED the food (especially the pork belly bites) and raved about how kind and attentive Bobby and his team were (even mentioned to us that they will be going to David's BBQ again)! David's BBQ made our wedding day go smoothly from setting up the decor, and dinner to cleaning up. 10/10 would recommend to anyone! THE BEST!!!!
Sierra
Sierra Sent on 11/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bobby is the King

Bobby from David’s BBQ is the secret weapon for your wedding. His knowledge and flexibility makes him a tier above and you will never be disappointed. Our other vendors got so excited to here we had Davids BBQ catering our event because his reputation is THAT GOOD! Not only is the food amazing, but his decor selection and staff are too notch. We cannot thank him and his team for putting together our perfect day!
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Lisa Sent on 06/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Caterer!

Bobby and his staff were exceptional! The care and concern they showed for the wedding party and guests was wonderful! They met every need, and went above and beyond with every detail! Thank you for such a wonderful experience! Highly recommend!!
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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 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

10 Endorsements
A'vie Events A'vie Events Wedding Planners

We love working with David's! They have amazing food and their staff are hardworking and wonderful!

The Unforgettable Events The Unforgettable Events Wedding Decor & Lighting

Excellent production. Not only do they do a great job on their signature bar b que dishes but they have the ability to create many other menus non country. Give them an opportunity to impress and they will

Little Forest Farm Little Forest Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

David's Catering has some amazing food which we highly recommend. They are also good with the presentation of their dishes and are always staffed with friendly people. If you are looking for some great catering, be sure to contact David's Catering.

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David's BBQ & Catering frequently asked questions

At David's BBQ & Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at David's BBQ & Catering includes:
  • Bartender(s)
David's BBQ & Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
David's BBQ & Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At David's BBQ & Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At David's BBQ & Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
David's BBQ & Catering provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, David's BBQ & Catering offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
David's BBQ & Catering 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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