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Stein’s BBQ Catering features authentic RedOak Pit BBQ. We specialize in wedding catering and give our couples the best Central Coast BBQ and outstanding service. Our buffets are beautiful and plentiful. Stein’s catering provides classic Santa Maria BBQ with a gourmet flair. Smokey Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, Red Oak Pit Grilled Artichokes with Curried Aioli and balsamic dipping sauces, Alaskan Salmon fired over the wood, Rosemary & Garlic Crusted Prime Rib with Loaded Mashed Potatoes are just a few of our wedding favorites!Every wedding we hear from guests that our dinner was the best wedding food they have ever had! We adore our couples and bless them with wonderful service and a delicious feast for their special day!

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Frequently asked questions

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

$50

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

$36

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$29

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

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What event services do you provide?

Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
BBQ
Caribbean
French
German
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Seafood
Southern
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

Reviews of Stein's BBQ & Catering

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Jules Sent on 12/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Central Coast Fare!

The central coast is synonymous with tri-tip, and Stein's does it better than most. They are no one-trick pony though. Everything on the menu at our wedding got high praise from our guests. The apps were amazing. The chicken and tri-tip were to die for. The mac-n-cheese was a truly transcendent experience. This was cook out food elevated to the fanciest of feels. Hats off to Chef Brian and his team.

Along the way, Nancy worked tirelessly to help get our menu right, communicated regularly, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we wanted and keep it within budget. She was everything a great wedding vendor should be.

We cannot recommend Stein's highly enough!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 08/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal Food

Steins Catering is a 10/10 recommendation. Our guests have not stopped talking about the food. The food was piping hot when it was served. The quality of the food for 170 people was just as good as it was when we did our tasting for 2. The service was outstanding and their staff was so professional. Nancy and Brian are the sweetest people and made our catering experience such a breeze. They know how to make the customer experience one you'll remember.
James
James Sent on 06/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply amazing food and service!

Steins Catering was nothing short of amazing as they supported our wedding celebration! Our filet mignon, salmon, bacon wrapped dates, caprese skewers and Nancy’s special salad were absolutely delicious (our guests raved) and their communication up to the event was outstanding. (No surprise as the owner is a CIA trained chef.)

They hire hard-working, professional staff. They are all passionate about their craft and they are consummate professionals. Obviously, We could not recommend them more highly!
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Ciara Sent on 10/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Mouthwatering food!

Our guests are still raving about the amazing food from our wedding a few weeks ago. Everything was delicious and piping hot when it was served! The tri tip and apricot glazed chicken were such perfect choices for our day. Nancy was so accommodating from the very first time we met at our tasting, and we are so happy we chose Stein’s! I definitely recommend their amazing food to anyone looking for a caterer. We were so sad that we had to give away our left overs before we left for our honeymoon!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 05/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal

What an honor, joy, and privilege it was to have Stein’s cater our wedding!! Nancy and her family are the kindest, most wonderful, down-to-earth people, and took such wonderful care of us throughout the entire planning process. We are a COVID couple, and had to completely move our entire wedding from May 2020 to May 2021 with little lead time. Stein’s was PHENOMENAL throughout the entire process, constantly reassuring us that they were on our team and would be with us through thick and thin. Our guests RAVED about the food and service, and we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with them. They even accommodated some very particular dietary restrictions with ease, patience, and grace. Cannot recommend this company enough!!
Cierra
Cierra Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best bbq around

Food was absolutely amazing!!. The hospitality was amazing!!
Jodi
Jodi Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I can’t say enough great things about Steins BBQ!

I can’t say enough great things about Steins BBQ! They are the nicest family and have been so very helpful with every aspect for our wedding! From the very beginning, responsive, kind, helpful and of course their new restaurant downtown Paso was awesome to do our tasting at! You will be very happy you chose them!
Tami
Tami Sent on 06/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible food and service!

From planning to execution on our wedding day, we hit the jackpot when we hired Stein’s BBQ. Nancy and Brian were a pleasure to work with. Nancy helped me tremendously with the planning and that is something I didn’t expect. The food was amazing and their team provided awesome service throughout the entire reception. We didn’t have to think about anything during the reception because they took care of it all. Their dedication to providing you (bride and groom) and ALL your guests with a wonderful experience can’t be beat.
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Cassidy Sent on 07/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We used Steins for our daughters rehearsal dinner at Dancing Deer Farm on July 6th. They were great to deal with, even gave us warmers that we returned the next day. Food was all packaged for us and all utensils, plates etc, were included. The food was fantastic, the cornbread and honey butter was a huge hit too! Great value and highly recommend
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Anna Sent on 10/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We absolutely loved the wedding catering experience we had with Steins and couldn't of asked for anything more. A lot of our guests know us as foodies and BBQ lovers, so thankully we didnt have to sacrifice food quality. Everyone is still raving about the food. Nancy was very genuine and responsive leading up to the big day and worked with us to pick the perfect meal within our budget. Chef Brian is the man - he loves what he does and he does it right! All of the BBQ fanatics were hovering around the oak pit drinking beer as he was grilling up the tri-tip. If you want, they offer their signature seasoning as wedding favors and they were a huge hit. There are many great catering options on the Central Coast, and with Steins you not only do you get a professional catering service serving up some of the best food the area has to offer, but you get Brian and Nancy who are such a pleasure to work with!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Stein's BBQ & Catering frequently asked questions

At Stein's BBQ & Catering, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
Stein's BBQ & Catering offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Clean Up
Stein's BBQ & Catering offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Stein's BBQ & Catering, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • BBQ
  • Caribbean
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Spanish
At Stein's BBQ & Catering, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Stein's BBQ & Catering is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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