Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse

Hickory BBQ did an amazing job at our wedding in Highland NY! We had passed appetizers as well as stationary (gorgeous lamb chops, shrimp kebabs, mini chicken sliders) - all delicious. We had a buffet for dinner and the guests thought the food was fantastic, they loved it (and, I might add we had Texans in town who approved of the brisket!). Our package included a wedding cake and we worked with their baker, Kristi, which was a lovely experience - we did a cake tasting up at Hickory and got to know her while deciding on flavours (all were very tasty). The wedding cake turned out really well - pretty decoration and tasted awesome. We also had a table of desserts (crumb cakes and seasonal bakes) which went down very well. It was great working with Steve on the menu - and all the staff on the day. Thank you!!

I can't thank Hickory BBQ enough for their amazing work at our wedding!!! Not only was the food delicious (so many of our guests raved about it), but Bri and the servers really went above and beyond to make our big day flow smoothly. From pouring water and wine to clearing plates to tending bar, the Hickory BBQ staff did it all and were an absolute pleasure to work with. From my first phone call with Bri, I knew I had nothing to worry about when it came to catering. I had high expectations based on Hickory BBQ's great reviews, and the servers still surpassed them!! The owner Steve was also a pleasure to work with and treated us to some pie when we stopped in to the restaurant for a tasting. You will NOT regret hiring Hickory BBQ for your big day!! Delicious, hearty, food for a great price and exceptional service!

We chose to work with Steve and Hickory BBQ for our wedding caterer in the Hudson Valley. They were absolutely amazing to work with and a very cost friendly option, especially for an open bar and robust food menu. They made our fall barbecue dreams come true!!

Our spread came buffet style and we chose to serve ribs, prime roast, and salmon. We had so many compliments that people absolutely loved the food, especially the salmon and sweet potatoes. We truly had so many options to choose from for cocktail hour and dinner. Guests raved that the food was truly so good and their expectations for food served at weddings is usually pretty low.

The bartenders and staff were great. They made a great signature cocktail for us and worked especially hard when there was a big rush for drinks during our cocktail hour. Although Hickory had great dessert options, we did want to bring in some homemade desserts from family members and their team easily accommodated it.

Steve was also great to work with in advance as we didn’t quite know what we were getting into with a DIY style wedding. He recommended great vendors, so we could have all the barware and essentials needed for serve 165 people. We also stopped in the restaurant beforehand to try all our menu options, which I highly recommend as it got us really excited for the big day and our chosen spread. Highly recommend Hickory BBQ as one of the top catering vendors to work with in the Hudson Valley if you want something different than many of the farm to table options available in the area. We’re excited to come back as a married couple next time we are in Kingston!

I hired Hickory Barbecue to cater my backyard wedding and they did not disappoint. Steve and his team were awesome and their professionalism was forefront on my wedding day. They arrived at our home and immediately went to work setting up their prep area to get dinner on the table for our guests. My guests were served at their tables in record time and Hickory staff even packed up our leftovers when dinner was over and put them in our fridge! Our menu was barbecue inspired as our wedding was outdoors in late August and everyone raved over the food. The barbecue brisket and smoked chicken were clear winners with our guests. Owner Steve and the staff at Hickory were wonderful and I cannot say it enough. I was able to enjoy to my wedding day with no worries regarding dinner. Truly money well spent!

We had Hickory BBQ cater both our rehearsal dinner and wedding, and they were fantastic. Steve was easy to communicate with, and super flexible with the offerings, as we had to keep it kosher style, and they even served a few kosher meals that were sourced elsewhere for us. The food was excellent (brisket was a huge highlight) and the staff was awesome. And the pricing is really reasonable. We're so happy we went with HIckory for our catering and would recommend to anyone! Thank you so much Steve!

Absolutely use Hickory BBQ for your upstate wedding! The food is beyond amazing. Our guests are still talking about it two weeks later! The nicest people and they really made our day feel exactly how we hoped. So glad they have a stand alone restaurant so we can eat our wedding food all the time!

Hickory BBQ did an absolute amazing job with our wedding. The food was delicious and our guests raved about it all night! The staff was also extremely friendly and helpful! I couldn’t have asked for a better food vendor!

Hickory was the best choice for our wedding catering! Steve was very responsive and super easy to work with, plus the food just can't be beat. We made a lot of extra trips up to Kingston for more "tastings" than we really needed just because we couldn't get enough of the bbq and garlic mashed potatoes. The team at Hickory (including Kristi's amazing cake!) knew our venue and had all the logistics well in hand, which was a huge relief on our wedding day. All of our guests raved about the food. We couldn't be happier about our experience!

Hiring Steve and his crew was one of the BEST decisions we made for our wedding!! We had already had his food at the restaurant (which is SO good), but working directly with him and having it for our big day was beyond wonderful! Not only was the food just as delicious as the restaurant, but Steve was incredibly kind, supportive and responsive throughout the entire process. His catering manager and crew the day-of were beyond top-tier in terms of customer service! They ensured the groom and I got appetizers, drinks and a plate of dinner delivered straight to us. They also were kind and fun with all of our guests. The bartender was fabulous and made perfect drinks all night long! All of our guests have commented on how it was the best wedding food and drinks they ever had, and some even visited the restaurant the following day on their way home! The biggest hits were the smoked lamb chops, brisket and our signature cocktail - an apple cider mule.
FYI - we got married at Mount Gulian Historic Site and Steve's crew made all of the difference in terms of set up and clean up. Beyond thankful to you all!

We hired Hickory BBQ to cater for our ~170 person wedding. Our point of contact was Steve, who was communicative, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. Our guests really enjoyed the hors d'oeuvres and the whole roasted pig was the star of the dinner service. In addition, Steve provided waitstaff and bartenders, who were all energetic, bubbly, and helpful. Thank you for making our wedding day special!