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On WeddingWire since 2013

Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse is a catering company out of Kingston, New York. Spawning from their father’s passion for high-quality barbeque, the two eldest Hickory brothers opened up the business in hopes of creating decadent food for their community. Now a local favorite, the company is one of the premier locations to get an authentic BBQ meal.

Services Offered
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse is a full-service wedding catering company that also offers a range of party planning services. Bartenders, trained servers and kitchen staff can all be provided by this caterer.

Cuisine
Choose from a variety of serving methods for your event, including buffet, family style, hors d’oeuvres, plated meals and stations. Dietary needs and restrictions can be accommodated for upon request. Cuisine is offered in the following styles:

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Local
  • Sandwiches
  • Seafood

Frequently asked questions

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

$52

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

$39

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$41

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

$16

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

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

House Beer
Specialty Beer
House Wine
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

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
Seafood

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
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Reviews of Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
54 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Hickory BBQ is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The food, including barbecue brisket and smoked chicken, received rave reviews from guests who described it as delicious. The staff, including Steve the owner, was praised for their professionalism and helpfulness, ensuring a seamless wedding experience. Many guests appreciated the staff going above and beyond, such as packing up leftovers and providing personalized service. Overall, Hickory BBQ is a great choice for couples looking for high-quality food and exceptional service for their wedding.

Review summary

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Hickory BBQ is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings. The food, including barbecue brisket and smoked chicken, received rave reviews from guests who described it as delicious. The staff, including Steve the owner, was praised for their professionalism and helpfulness, ensuring a seamless wedding experience. Many guests appreciated the staff going above and beyond, such as packing up leftovers and providing personalized service. Overall, Hickory BBQ is a great choice for couples looking for high-quality food and exceptional service for their wedding.

Rosie
Rosie F. Sent on 08/31/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great food, great service, great price

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!
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Sadairea C. Sent on 10/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Dinner

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!
Kate
Kate Sent on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best caterer!

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!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Real Weddings

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Cullen Creations Cullen Creations Wedding Planners

Hickory BBQ is a pleasure to work with! The food is amazing! The service/staff is absolutely wonderful! & they can fit nicely within any wedding Budget....Plus they do so much more the just BBQ!!!

Emily Boziwick Events & Design Emily Boziwick Events & Design Wedding Planners

Amazing caterer and restaurant in the Hudson Valley!

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Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse frequently asked questions

At Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse includes:
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse 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 Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Local
  • Seafood
At Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Hickory BBQ and Smokehouse is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in professionalism.

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