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Shawn Nagel
Shawn Nagel
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Nagel’s BBQ was officially established in August 2013, but my enjoyment of preparing barbecue began long before that with my father Bob. What began as a love for eating BBQ, progressed to a coworker suggesting I sell it, and now here we are.

In 2012 I met my future business partner, best friend, and ridiculously more attractive future wife. Sara and I were married in June 2015 and the family business truly began. Nagel's BBQ now consists of my wife
Sara, Mother-in-Law Sue, children Chase and Slade and Liam, and occasionally other family and friends we can con into helping us (with our phenomenal BBQ as a bribe of course). As we are hoping to grow our family further we are excited to grow our business right along with it.​

In the spirit of not forgetting who we are,and where we came from, we continue to prepare our meats and sides with the same care and personal touch used from the beginning.

Along with efforts to provide the best food we believe it is even more important to give you, our customers, the best experience we possibly can. This is why we ask you “what do you want” for your event, and not simply “this is what we can offer”.

We thank you if you are a repeat customer and look forward to working with you if you are a potential client. We promise you’ll love our food, service, and positive attitude we provide.


All the best,

The Nagels

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FAQ

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

$20

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

$5

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Tastings
Flatware

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)
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Italian
Local

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Which of the following items can you provide?

Flatware

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Reviews of Nagels BBQ

Joanie
Joanie Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend the ribs

We tried many bbq caterers before choosing Nagels. Shawn was easy to work with from tasting through set up and serving. Prices were affordable.
Everyone loved the bbq.
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Autumn Sent on 04/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best food ever!

They were amazing! This is the best food I've ever had! They were fun to have and I will be hiring them again in the future for other events! I will always recommend them first to everyone else!
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Cassondra Sent on 08/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

We wanted our wedding to have a backyard/hangout vibe and good BBQ was right in line with that... little did I know the BBQ shawn and his family would provide would be THE BEST OF THE BEST. The food was phenomenal, the service was out of this world and I've heard nothing but rave reviews from our family and friends. Shawn was quick to respond to any questions I had before the wedding and just treated us like he was an old friend, I would absolutely recommend Nagels to anyone looking for catering!
Owen
Owen Sent on 06/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best catering decision you will ever make

First of all let me start by just saying how amazing of an experience it was working with Shawn. He was always there for every phone call. We changed our minds a couple of times about what we wanted to do for the meal and he was always totally supportive, even giving his suggestions that helped beyond measure. The food should get its own separate review it’s that good. I can’t tell you how many people asked during and after where the food came from and just overall raving about how amazing it all tasted. The cornbread is to die for and not one of the meats we tried was anything but the best. Having them be a part of our wedding truly made the day as special as it was for us.
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Aaron Sent on 11/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best BBQ catering in Greater St. Louis!!

I got married on 10/14/18 and had Nagels bring our rehersal food in. I spoke with the owner, Shawn, prior to making a reservation. Extremely friendly and kind! He arranged payment with us and was very patient with that process. Although they had the day booked well ahead of time he made arrangements for our catering to be delivered and checked in with us after. The food was SOOOOO good!!! We had just about everyone asking where it came from and for a business card since he left some. Well prepared, friendly, customer care, and just an overall job well DONE and beyond! 5 stars easily!
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Carol Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Had Nagels cater wedding. Delivered and setup with everything needed, Awesome food. Everyone raved about the bbq. Would definitely recommend and will use again.
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Trish Sent on 07/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Shawn was great to work with and we loved all the options for meat and sides. He handled all set up and take down and even packed up the leftovers for us. The food was wonderful and not having to worry about the food and drinks allowed us to enjoy our special day.
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Joshua Sent on 07/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Nagels BBQ and his staff went above and beyond for our wedding rehearsal dinner. He provided us with a complimentary tasting in the comfort of our home. He worked with us closely to develop a menu that worked not only for our guests but also our budget. Our guests loved the food especially the ribs and cornbread! We can't wait to use Nagels BBQ in the future for our next event!
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Laura Sent on 06/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I never once experienced a problem with Nagel's BBQ. I like that I dealt directly with the owner and he even allowed me to text him which made it so much easier on me. Most importantly, the food is to die for. They take normal BBQ type foods and put their own twist on it so it's like nothing you've had before. Shawn Nagel (owner) personally came out to my house, which wasn't the closest drive, and brought samples of the food for me and my husband to try. He was very flexible to work with in deciding food and the number of people. He made sure I had plenty of food for everyone at my wedding. He drove out to my venue (which was over an hour away), and had everything set up early. Literally everyone at my wedding commented on how amazing the food was. He even gave us a special gift for our wedding, which was the perfect touch. I STRONGLY recommend them, if you are unsure at least be sure to try the food, because you won't be unsure for long! I will definitely be using them for any of my future catering needs!
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Three Sent on 12/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We used Nagel's BBQ for our Christmas Party last year and had them return for this year's party by popular demand. Food is always outstanding. Every bite is flavorful, numerous menu items to choose from, temperature of the food is just right, presentation is inviting. Nagel's catering is like having a family member come and cook for you. They bring the food, set up, stay and make sure everything is ok. All you do is eat and enjoy your party. They even package the leftovers for you! There is nothing on the menu that isn't exceptional. You certainly get GREAT value for your money with Nagel's BBQ. I highly recommend them for any event!!!
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Nagels BBQ frequently asked questions

At Nagels BBQ, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Tastings
  • Flatware
Nagels BBQ offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Nagels BBQ offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
At Nagels BBQ, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • BBQ
  • Italian
  • Local
At Nagels BBQ, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
To cater to all tastes, Nagels BBQ offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Flatware
Nagels BBQ is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.9 in value.
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