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About

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is an award-winning barbeque specializing in bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and weddings in Buffalo, Rochester, New York City, Syracuse and Troy. They were named the best BBQ in the country on "Good Morning America" and have been on numerous Food Network and Travel Channel programs. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que has been serving their unique brand of high quality barbeque since 1983.

Services Offered
For wedding catering services, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers setup, pickup, delivery, drop off and cleanup. Their barbecue can be served buffet style, family style, as stations or passed hors d'oeuvres. They offer tastings to every couple to help design the best menu for your event.

Cuisine
This caterer prides itself on a menu that goes back to the basics of bar-b-que. Their cuisine is specific to American traditions and flavors but is also influenced by unique flavors.

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Frequently asked questions

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

$50

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

$22

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$24

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
Dessert
Server(s)
Tastings
Flatware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Specialty Wine
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Teri
Teri Sent on 10/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding caterer

We had 125 guests at our wedding and they came out and smoked the food on site. They always answered every question I had and kept everything so on point and simple. The food was amazing as well
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Danielle Sent on 09/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely delicious, as expected

Dinosaur BBQ (we used the Rochester, NY location) was one of the first things we decided on for our wedding and man was that a great decision! The food was amazing, and we got through our buffet/dinner service WAY faster than the venue staff thought we would thanks to Colin and Kylies hard work (excellent because that meant we could start dancing sooner). All the guests were commenting on how delicious everything was, and we had enough leftover for a few days of dinner (because who wants to cook in the days following their wedding?). Also, the sausage cheese cracker appetizers are AMAZING and you need to order them.
Jarrad
Jarrad Sent on 09/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding caterer

This was such a hit at our wedding. Our guests could not stop talking about it. The service was incredible and the food was superb. Book this for your wedding! You will not be disappointed!
User5696505 Sent on 06/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We love Dinosaur BBQ!

Do you want your guests to be excited about the food served at your wedding? Go with Dinosaur BBQ! Everyone was so excited to have "good food" at our wedding. The staff at Dinosaur BBQ Buffalo were so so sweet. They made sure myself and my now husband had our signature drinks, they checked in with us, and gave us bottles of sauce to take home, they also neatly packaged the leftovers, and collected and washed our guests' plates.
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 08/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Incredible

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que catered our wedding and was absolutely incredible! Sarah has been outstanding to work with over the past 8 months. The staff was terrific! The food was excellent. We got many compliments about how great the food was from our guests. When they were done at the end of the night they did a terrific job cleaning up their work area and packaging up the leftovers. The venue was very pleased with how well they did picking up! They even left us a great wedding gift of barbecue sauce and a cookbook! We are forever grateful for making our day special! ❤️ Kayla and Matt
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Ashley Sent on 10/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
THE BEST CHOICE WE HAD MADE ABOUT OUR WEDDING!! First of all, we love Dino not only because it was our first date, but we love their food. We were not worried about the taste of our food at all because we’ve been to large scale events with Dino there before and everytime it tastes just like it does when you sit down to the restaurant. We chose the package where they brought the smoker on site to cook and let me tell you, my mouth was watering during our ceremony! We had smoked chicken wings, spicy drunken shrimp, ribs, pulled pork, mojito chicken, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, beans and greens, cornbread, and our desserts (mini pies) catered by them. I am one of the brides who was going to eat her dinner no matter what it meant, and I tried every single item on our menu. Sarah made sure that we had apps up at our head table since we were so busy during cocktail hour and didn’t want to miss out. IT WAS AWESOME! Our guests were intrigued about the food before the wedding even started and were so impressed! Everyone had heaping plates and there was not a single complaint about anything, actually all we heard were rave reviews! Sarah and her team were great! We love this business and would recommend it to anyone!!!
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Amanda Sent on 03/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We exhausted ourselves trying to fit our vision into the menus of different caterers. All that changed when we met the caterers at DBBQ. They matched the excitement of our closest friends, but with excellent and cheerful professionalism. Correspondence was always very prompt, something we found challenging with other companies. DBBQ made everything effortless. Their flexibility made it easy to get everything we wanted and some things we hadn't even thought of. Our wedding is remembered as the one with the great food!
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Cody Sent on 03/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We initially didn't think of using this company because we thought it would be too expensive. We ran into them at a bridal shown and ended up setting up a consultation. Once we sat down with them we realized their options were actually very reasonably (dare I say cheaply) priced. We ended up doing the cadillac package as food was an important focal point for us. My wife had an item off their restaurant menu that she absolutely loved that wasn't normally on their catering menu. The catering manager (Sarah) was super accommodating and did what she had to to make it work so we could serve it that day. As for the day of they showed up on time, food was ready on time, and it was delicious! We didn't run out of anything and in fact had tons of leftovers (which they wrap up and let you keep!) Wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend this place to anyone looking for a caterer for their wedding.
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Kristina Sent on 03/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The service and food was absolutely amazing! I cannot speak highly enough of Dinosaur. They were accommodating to everything I asked and answered and questions I had very quickly! People continue to tell me how amazing the food was as well as the bar/service.
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Katy Sent on 03/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Dinosaur BBQ catered our backyard wedding. We worked with Sarah Hubbard. She was the best! Sarah was very patient with my changing of plans and immediately responsive to my many questions. Her suggestions were positive. Dino BBQ's menu was accommodating to both our meat loving and vegetarian guests. The serving staff was so friendly, helpful, and professional. They did an amazing job at cleaning up and boxing our leftovers. Positive experiences and awesome food!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que frequently asked questions

At Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Flatware
The bar service starting price at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Wine
  • Signature Drink
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
At Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que offers the following food and beverage items:
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que 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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