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  • 2019

Smoke Shack Barbecue

Delivery
Set Up
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Why couples loved this vendor

  • Seasoned professional
  • Drinks
  • Food quality and taste
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Recommended by 95% of couples

About this vendor

Awarded “2024 Best of Weddings” and a nationally recognized “Grand Reserve Champion” BBQ competition winner, Smoke Shack BBQ has for 19 years provided bold mouthwatering flavor profiles in their menus and an unwavering approach to the best customer service.

As the areas only full-service, Mobile, Chef Operated, Championship awarded BBQ catering team, Smoke Shack BBQ menus go far beyond barbecue to include Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free dietary restrictions and custom designed Cocktail and Flavorful Food menus to create that perfectly accommodating culinary arrangement for all dining preferences.

Competitions Awards:

  • Mequite and Rosemary Smoked Beef Brisket- Grand Champion
  • Bourbon Glazed Pork Ribs - Grand Reserve Champion
  • Herbed Beer-Can Chicken - Peoples Choice 1st. Place and two more top ten finishes
  • Cumin Smoked Pulled Pork - Grand Champion

Utilizing the freshest local ingredients, house made all natural seasoning blends and our own organic vegetable garden along with hand selected-top-quality cuts of meat, Pit Master/Owner/Chef Allen Burton and his experienced team of professionals can manage all details of your wedding celebration from TIPS Certified Bartending service to delectable desserts and dining rentals.

Serciving the Denver, Boulder, Longmont, Lyons, Fort Collins and Estes Park areas Smoke Shack BBQ quoting is itemized allowing you to clearly understand costs and avoid paying for services you don’t need. Once booked, our catering plans remain flexible until three weeks before your wedding date providing great flexibility and room for adjustments. We also do our best to schedule private tastings/consultations at a time that’s convenient.

Booking 2025 prime dates quickly. Contact us today for availability and fast quoting.

We look forward to hearing fron you.

Smoke Shack BBQ, "Meat to Please Ya!"

Features

Medium team (11-20 members)

Experience

  • 20 years in business

  • We speak English and Spanish

Links

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FAQ

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

$40

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

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

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

$12

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
Chairs
Tables
China
Linens
Flatware
Glassware

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

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

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
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?

BBQ
Caribbean
French
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
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?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

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Reviews of Smoke Shack Barbecue

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Smoke Shack BBQ received rave reviews for their catering and service at weddings. Guests praised the delicious barbecue, professional staff, and seamless execution of services. Reviewers highlighted the outstanding food, courteous bartenders, and helpfulness of the staff during the planning process and on the wedding day. Couples appreciated the flexibility, attentiveness, and exceptional service provided by Allen and his team, making Smoke Shack BBQ a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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.

Smoke Shack BBQ received rave reviews for their catering and service at weddings. Guests praised the delicious barbecue, professional staff, and seamless execution of services. Reviewers highlighted the outstanding food, courteous bartenders, and helpfulness of the staff during the planning process and on the wedding day. Couples appreciated the flexibility, attentiveness, and exceptional service provided by Allen and his team, making Smoke Shack BBQ a highly recommended choice for wedding catering.

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K B Sent on 12/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

You're not ready for this barbecue

I have been to a few weddings in my life and they love to serve the typical white-chicken-and-asparagus-with-a-beef-option, and that's fine, but I wanted to actually enjoy my dinner at my own wedding. And let me tell you: going with Smoke Shack was brilliant. Holy guacamole, they knocked it out of the park. It's no wonder they've won tons of awards -- I want to give them an award! They were the hight of professionalism, and their barbecue cannot be beat. If you're worried someone in your family might not like barbecue, this will change their life forever. I cannot recommend Smoke Shack enough for their delicious food, quality of service, and amazing staff!
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Molly Sent on 09/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Caterer!

Allen's team did an amazing job on our wedding day! We got a lot of compliments on the food and a lot of compliments on his catering staff. Everyone was extremely kind and nice and everything went very smoothly. The food was delicious and the bartenders did a great job as well. I would definitely recommend Smoke Shack to anyone getting married looking for a caterer!
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Aaron Sent on 09/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend this vendor, they’re awesome!

We worked with Allen through the planning process and he made it easy to put our menu together and solidify all the services we needed from them for our wedding. Having the catering and bartending all go through Smoke Shack was one less company we needed to hire and I wouldn’t do it differently. The staff on site was fantastic and professional. The food was excellent and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how good it was! Thank you Smoke Shack BBQ for doing your part and helping make our wedding day perfect!
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Sandy Sent on 07/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible food, amazing staff, great experience!

We are so thrilled that we booked Allen and his team at Smoke Shack BBQ for our wedding day! Throughout the planning process, Allen was knowledgable, helpful, and flexible. He made all requested adjustments with ease and helped to create a catering plan that truly felt like us. On our wedding day, Allen's staff were incredibly helpful, courteous, attentive, and professional. Many guests commented on both how tasty the food was and how attentive the staff were. We are SO pleased with Smoke Shack BBQ and would book them again in a heartbeat.
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Noah Sent on 06/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Team!

Smoke Shack BBQ catered our wedding in Boulder. The food was delicious, the staff was incredibly polite, and they executed their day of services flawlessly. We got many compliments from our guests on the food and the bartenders were very entertaining. When my wife and I went to get food at the buffet, the Smoke Shack BBQ staff congratulated us on our big day. Our friends were also more than happy to help us finish the leftovers the next day.
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Paige Sent on 10/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Smoke Shack was incredible!

We used Smoke Shack for our wedding and have nothing by great things to say about them. The food was SO good, I still have guests commenting on how tasty it was. Allen and his team are professional and helpful. Our day ran smoothly in large part thanks to their experience and professionalism. We didn’t have to worry about anything at all. Highly highly recommend!
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Becky Sent on 09/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Caterer!!

Smoke Shack was incredible for our wedding!! Honestly, my husband and I were not as focused on our food as some of our other major investments for the day (DJ / alcohol) - even though this was by far the most costly. However, that being said, I am so, so happy with their service, pricing, and quality! Allen was responsive and incredibly helpful answering questions as we began looking for our caterer. After setting up a tasting and trying his amazing options, we decided to commit. During our tasting, I came with about 30+ questions - many of which were already answered in his contract that I had already signed. Make sure you read it, as it is VERY informative! Even though it was repetitive, Allen was very patient and answered all of them. His assistant was helpful as well (D'Lina), as she also attended the tasting. Needless to say, after that we were pumped for the food! In the 7-8 months leading up to the wedding after we confirmed SSB, Allen was a wonderful consultant to what I may need outside of what his company provided (rentals, bartending - if you decide to go outside of his company, etc.). When it came to cost, SSB is quite reasonable (in terms of the wedding industry - eye roll) for the quality and quantity received. D'Lina, who attended the walk through a month before, was incredibly informative and helpful as we talked through the location and layout at the venue. She was thorough and wrote me a recap email right away on what we had discussed! On the actual day of the wedding, obviously I was consumed in getting ready for everything, but I never heard once from the caterer on questions or needs. They helped setup everything for dining, they were incredible during dinner time - the buffet line moved quickly, their staff walked around with drinks and quickly cleared tables. Everything was awesome! They were especially attentive to me and my husband throughout the evening - asking if we needed more of anything and doing their best to make us feel calm about the event. We took home the leftovers and have been sharing them with our local friends (there wasn't a ton - they did a great job on estimating the amount!), and everyone has said "that was really incredible food - especially the mac and cheese". Highly recommend SSB - almost every single thing they offer is gluten-free, which is phenomenal. SSB is the perfect catering company if you're looking for barbecue! Big shout out to Allen and D'Lina!! Thanks again!
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Caroline Sent on 08/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Allen and his team at Smoke Shack BBQ were all around excellent - they really know the business of good food and good catering service. We are grateful to have had them cater our wedding reception of 200 guests. The pig and all the sides were delicious, and it’s so unique to have a whole roast pig at your wedding - we had several compliments from our guests. Besides the food, Allen’s service staff were outstanding - they were spot on and very attentive to our guests and to the bride and groom in particular. They served appetizers and dinner food, tended to guest dinner tables and the bar, and served cake - all went smoothly. Working with Allen and his team over the several months leading up to our wedding was a great experience and it made for a smooth and enjoyable operation on our wedding day. Food is so important at a wedding - you cannot go wrong if you hire Smoke Shack BBQ!
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Ashley Sent on 06/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Wow, thanks Allen and the Smoke Shack Team! We are so happy we chose SSB to cater our wedding; the food and service was fantastic, and our guests were raving about it for days. Everything was perfect! I will definitely recommend SSB to my friends and family for future events!
Cheers,
Ashley and Jeremiah Frisenda
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Robert Sent on 06/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I have to say, this is absolutely one of the best experiences I have had dealing with Allen and his team. They showed up on time and were so responsive to our needs I can't say enough. He started off with a team meeting and when they split up and started doing their thing it was amazing to watch them at work. Allen's customer service and catering/party ideas were on point and very well received by my wife and I and the whole party. His staff was the most respectable bunch of people and bent over backwards to meet our needs. Everyone knows that something will go wrong on the big day, well not this day and everything went off without an issue. The food was very delicious and well presented, everyone raved at the setup and presentation. He had stated that his daughter decorated the pig we had, she did a great job and what lovely little girl she is. Very well done to Al Burton and his team for making our event one that will be remembered and talked about for years to come, Thanks Al.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
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Allen Burton C.E.C
Allen Burton C.E.C
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Smoke Shack Barbecue frequently asked questions

At Smoke Shack Barbecue, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • China
  • Linens
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
The bar service starting price at Smoke Shack Barbecue includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
Smoke Shack Barbecue offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Smoke Shack Barbecue 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 Smoke Shack Barbecue, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Smoke Shack Barbecue, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Smoke Shack Barbecue provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Smoke Shack Barbecue offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Smoke Shack Barbecue is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.
Smoke Shack Barbecue currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion and 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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