What condiments do you like on your BBQ sandwich?

I usually just like sauce and cheese. I'm simple. Maybe some onions. That sounds good.

I can't add to this - I'm a vegetarian.

@ Celia Milton what don't you understand?

Do you have to buy them separately through your caterer? Make sure you have a vegetarian option!

Mmm...garlic mashed would make me a very happy camper

@PresidentSnowflake I am the EXACT same way! The sauce will definitely be separate from the meat :-) I like to dab the brisket in some mayo and call it a day lol. That's why I NEED lots of opinions, I don't want to leave anything out!

@August skies French fries onions sound amazing, I would have never thought of that!

That doesn't make sense why they wouldn't include these things. I live in TX where BBQ is huge and never heard of a place that didn't include BBQ sauces, onions, pickles and at least sandwich bread if not buns. I've also never heard of someone putting cheese on top of brisket or pulled pork. That is sacrilegious when it comes to BBQ. BBQ sauce and a bun for me please.

I would have different BBQ sauces. I prefer a spicier sauce, while FH would have to decline spicy food. Great, now I want Rudy's!

@Beach Babe, thank you for bringing that up, we need to do a meat free option. As a vegetarian what would you be psyched to see?

Wait, people put condiments on BBQ sandwiches? I've only ever eaten them with plain ol' delicious BBQ sauce and a bun. I've never noticed my family/friends eat it any other way either. Now I feel like I'm missing out.

Lol @MrsSasswood2016, I found this out when my FMIL ordered a BBQ sandwich that came with coleslaw on top and I was like 'Whaaa? What else am I missing?' :-P

I think if you have different BBQ sauces, coleslaw, potato Salad, beans, onions, pickles, onions and full jalapeños you'll be set. You need to include food for people that may be vegetarian.

@bellamae, the caterer is a very small mom and pop restaurant/catering operation in my home town- it's pretty bare bones as far as catering goes. They are so well known for their FANTASTIC meat that the meat itself (and sides) are their focus. I guess they're just not what would be considered a 'full service' caterer. They don't serve or anything like that either but their food is so amazing that it will be worth it to provide the 'extras' ourselves :-)

Cole slaw, onion, and pickles

I love Smoked Gouda cheese on my pulled pork it's sooo good! And good smoked meats speak for themselves so any BBQ sauce should be off to the side as an option not everyone likes it

Tabasco and cole slaw.

I love sweet BBQ sauce & sharp cheddar cheese.

I agree with the sauce on the side FH love tangy and I love sweet.

This may sound gross but the first time I ate a pulled pork sandwich (on white bread) there was coleslaw on it. It's delicious but definitely a North Carolina thing. And as someone else said, sauce should be on the side. Mmmm - makes me want some BBQ now!

Thank you all for the great input! I will definitely be implementing your suggestions for my guests :-)