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The time-honored tradition of delicious barbecue isn't just for picnics anymore. Port A Pit BBQ has been catering award-winning BBQ fare to weddings of all sizes and styles across Tampa Bay for nearly 40 years. Choose one of our All-Inclusive packages or customize your own. Whether you're going for rustic charm or envision gathering with your guests over brunch, Port A Pit has the perfect options you're looking for.

Contact us today to schedule a fuss-free, one-on-one consultation with our super experienced and easy to work with Sales Manager, or we can send you a customized free quote - just tell us what you have in mind!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$45

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

$25

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$25

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

$20

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

Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$13

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

Open Bar
House Beer
House Wine

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
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Nut Free
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?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q

Erica
Erica Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food

We chose Port-A-Pit BBQ because we wanted our caterer to provide food that our guests would remember and talk about, and Port-A-Pit did not disappoint! I didn't think it was possible to describe BBQ as gourmet, but they somehow did it! The meats were very succulent and the side dishes were full of flavor. We had been raving about their food since our initial tasting, and we are so pleased with our wedding meal.
inga
Inga Sent on 05/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience!

We hired port-a-pit for our backyard wedding reception. Leslie was very easy to work with and the port-a-pit team did an awesome job the day of. The food was great, and the team executed on everything they promised!
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Michelle Sent on 03/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious Food & Great Experience

My husband was dead set on BBQ for the wedding, which isn't my go-to choice but it was so yummy! We received so many compliments on the food from our guests. They made sure my husband and myself had enough food and our plates were ready to go the second we sat down which was amazing! They were also very helpful with my many many questions leading up to the event. Would definitely recommend!
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 02/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Food

I cannot say enough great things about Port A Pit! We worked with Leslie and she was very responsive and helpful throughout the entire process. The food was wonderful and we received a lot of compliments from our guests. We would definitely recommend using Port A Pit!
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Brittany Sent on 02/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Port-a-Pit was one of the best decisions of my wedding. I had MULTIPLE people tell me that the BBQ we served was THE BEST wedding food they'd ever had. The staff was on time for set up, got the salads plated and out on time, ensured that the water glasses were set (as I'd requested and paid for), and set up our champagne toast. The entire meal process was simple and went extremely well. All of this was on top of the most important factor: the food was DELICIOUS. People were blown away by the quality and taste. I have been to 28 weddings, including my own, and while I may be a bit biased, our food was the best wedding food I'd ever had, too! Hire them! :)
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Elizabeth Sent on 01/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had a rustic country wedding and Port a Pit BBQ was the perfect touch! There was so much food and it was all so delicious! They even smoked the meat at our venue so guests could smell the BBQ cooking as they arrived. And our guests are still talking about the macaroni & cheese! SO GOOD! Would definitely recommend this catering company to anyone looking for delicious comfort food that will leave their guests full and happy!
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Tianna Sent on 06/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I really love everything about this company! The food was delicious! The service was amazing! If you are looking for a caterer, please call port a pit. They are amazing!
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User2066893 Sent on 03/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Oh my gosh. Can you say delicious?

We had such a great experience with this company. They served passed appetizers during cocktail hour (chicken and waffle sticks and grilled cheese with bacon jam) and then served a buffet for our dinner (bbq chicken, pulled pork, summer salad, roasted veggies, honey corn bread and macaroni and cheese). We upgraded to a nice china package to keep with the semi-formal wedding.

We wanted to serve something delicious but not break out budget. This was perfect. Out guests have not stopped talking about the food all week!

One of the attendants even made a plate for my husband and I so we could start eating right away and then walk around to say Hi to everyone.

And the tasting process with them was great. We should up to heaping plates full of food and leftovers for the next day (that is so rare in the tasting!).

Great team, great food!
S
S Sent on 07/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Prompt return on all communication. One-stop-shopping on all needs (I changed up my needs at least 6 times before the event). Easy payment plans. Had several 'family recipes' and staff duplicated to perfection. Received many, many compliments on the food. Staff serving was very professional (dress and affect). Rained during the first 45 minutes of an outside event - staff could not have been more helpful. Quickly put me at ease, handled moving several serving areas, dried off tables, circulated around with drinks to those 'huddling' under the porch - I could not have asked for better care and service. Wonderful, wonderful company. HIGHLY recommend for any size event. (I served 80 for a sit-down event).
kristin
Kristin Sent on 01/04/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The food was DELICIOUS!! Great customer service and very professional! Everyone loved the food. We also had a TON left over for the next night to eat! :)
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Spotlight Catering Spotlight Catering Wedding Caterers

Port-A-Pit consistently provides friendly service and delicious food. They work hard to tailor each event to the client, and even dress up their barbecue to serve at weddings and formal events.

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Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q frequently asked questions

At Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q includes:
  • Open Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Chocolate Fountain
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Port-a-Pit Bar-B-Q is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in value, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.3 in average response time, 4.3 in flexibility and 4.3 in professionalism.
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