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Dead End BBQ is a catering business in Knoxville, Tennessee. The barbecue business was born at the end of a dead-end street where neighbors gathered to barbeque. Their restaurant was created to give you a taste of an exceptional American neighborhood barbeque. Their team has more than 25 years of experience in the food industry and is committed to providing quality service and ingredients in each meal.

Cuisine

Their catering business is equipped to handle casual outdoor events or elegant formal dinners. Their full-service catering including professional staff, set up, and all equipment including stainless steel dishes and serving utensils. They also offer catering quality formal disposable ware. Their staff works with you to create custom menus for all your events. Their menu is more than BBQ with items such as brisket, green beans, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, pulled chicken, smoked sausage, and more.

FAQ

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

$30

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

$18

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$17

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

$10

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

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
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

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Dead End BBQ receives high praise as a wedding caterer, with guests raving about the delicious food and exceptional service provided by their staff. Reviewers were impressed by the attention to detail, friendly demeanor, and willingness to go above and beyond, making the wedding experience memorable. The unique and tasty dishes, along with the accommodating nature of Dead End BBQ in customizing menu options, were appreciated by many, leading to numerous recommendations for future events.

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Dead End BBQ receives high praise as a wedding caterer, with guests raving about the delicious food and exceptional service provided by their staff. Reviewers were impressed by the attention to detail, friendly demeanor, and willingness to go above and beyond, making the wedding experience memorable. The unique and tasty dishes, along with the accommodating nature of Dead End BBQ in customizing menu options, were appreciated by many, leading to numerous recommendations for future events.

Alicia
Alicia Sent on 12/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend for BBQ!

We went to two BBQ tastings about a year out from our wedding and Dead End was hands down the best. The presentation at the tasting was top notch and everything following was great! They were extremely easy to work with and very communicative throughout. The food at our wedding was DELICIOUS and we got so many compliments from guests. Additionally, the servers were very attentive with cleaning up cleared plates. I would highly recommend Dead End for anyone wanting delicious BBQ at their wedding!
Kathryn
Kathryn Sent on 10/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service!

When I met Josh and Jesse at Johnny & Cami's wedding last week, I thought that they were the owners of the company. That is how professional they acted at their job. Not only was the food delicious that the Bride & Groom had chosen to have served from Dead Ends, but the service was top notch as well. This was my first (of hopefully many) experience with this company and I will definitely be recommending them in the future. Josh and Jesse were polite and courteous and went out of their way to wash all the dishes they had used, boxed up the leftovers for the couple, asked us (Owner, Wedding Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator) if there was anything else that they could do to help us. This was over and above what their job entailed and what they were paid to do. I was so impressed. As we continued to talk, they commented on the banana pudding and asked if I'd tried it. I had not. When I did, it was like no banana pudding I've ever tried - absolutely delicious and very unique. Josh told me that the recipe had been in the Owner's family for a long time. That is the only reason I knew that they were not the Owners of the company. When you hire Dead Ends to cater for your wedding or other event, you don't just get great food, you get amazing quality service that you'd never expect.
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 06/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Not such a dead end ;)

Dead End provided delicious food and amazing service at our mountain top wedding. Guests absolutely loved everything, and it was such a great value for the money we spent. Highly recommend!
Colleen
Colleen Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply phenomenal!!!

The food was amazing, communication was timely, and our server was so kind and hardworking. I cannot recommend them enough! All my guests complimented on the food and the service. Thank you for everything!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best Barbecue food!

We loved their food. Everybody has been still talking about how good their food was. It was perfect for a rustic barn wedding. The staff was so friendly and easy to work with.
Spring
Spring Sent on 03/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Soooo good!

We are so happy we choose Dead End BBQ for our wedding! They were so great to work with; everything went so smoothly and the food was amazing. We got so many compliments and didn't even have that many leftovers because our guests loved it so much! They also worked with us for a grilled chicken breast option that they don't typically cater with and it was great. Definitely recommend!
K
Karlee Sent on 01/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great food

Great food and good service! We did a drop off buffet and dead end did a wonderful job at making sure we had everything we needed.
Crystal
Crystal Sent on 11/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and service!

Without a doubt a must pick for delicious and tasty bbq. When we went to try their food we were already full from tasting other vendors. We got to the restaurant and wow we ate up all that was in front of us. We knew right then and there we were picking Dead End BBQ!! Our guests enjoyed the food and raved about the creamed corn and the pimento mac and cheese! My flower girl absolutely enjoyed the smoked sausage and was requesting more!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 11/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

I do not even know where to start. The staff , the food , were just incredible. We had so much assistance with planning foods , adding food last minute , and a few hiccups the day of the wedding , but Dead End made everything so easy. The staff that came to set-up our food for the wedding were both SO sweet and helpful. I can't thank them enough!
K
Kayla Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

We loved Dead End BBQ, and so did our guests!! Jennifer Smith answered my emails quickly, was so kind and supportive, and all of their staff was lovely. Everyone loved the food, & we would hire them again in a heartbeat!
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Dead End BBQ frequently asked questions

At Dead End BBQ, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
Dead End BBQ offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Dead End BBQ offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Dead End BBQ, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Local
  • Southern
At Dead End BBQ, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Dead End BBQ is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.8 in average response time.
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