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BBQ Catering Where Everything on the Plate Matters

Slow-smoked BBQ catering platter with sliced brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, ribs, and homemade sides from Tom's Smokin' Hot BBQ Pitstop in Southern California.
BBQ drop-off catering with brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, mac and cheese, Hawaiian rolls, and banana pudding in front of Tom's Smokin' Hot BBQ Pitstop catering van.

DROP OFF CATERING

Our drop-off catering is more than just delivery. We bring your BBQ hot and ready, then set up your buffet using disposable chafing dishes so everything is organized and ready for your guests.

It’s a simple, convenient option for events that want great BBQ without full service staffing. Perfect for office lunches, family parties, backyard events, and casual celebrations.

BBQ drop-off catering with brisket, pulled pork, baked beans, mac and cheese, Hawaiian rolls, and banana pudding in front of Tom's Smokin' Hot BBQ Pitstop catering van.

FULL SERVICE CATERING

We set up a professional buffet-style serving station and serve your guests as they come through the line. Our team keeps the food hot, portions consistent, and the service smooth from start to finish.

Perfect for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and larger celebrations where you want great BBQ with a polished guest experience.

Tom’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ Pitstop black food truck trailer with open service windows and Smokehouse on Wheels branding.

Our Smokehouse on Wheels brings the BBQ food truck experience to your event with our impressive trailer setup and fresh, hot service. Guests can enjoy BBQ plate meals or our BBQ classics like BBQ sandwiches, loaded BBQ fries, wings, and other favorites.

This option is perfect for events that want more than a basic buffet. It gives your guests the look, energy, and experience of a BBQ food truck while still serving the same quality food Tom’s BBQ Pitstop is known for.

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Texas Style Brisket

TASTE THE LOVE IN EVERY BITE

Our goal is simple — to serve food that your guests will be talking about, backed by the 5-star reviews that reflect the experience we deliver.
From intimate gatherings to large events across Southern California, you can count on consistency, flavor, and service every time.
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Riverside Drop Off Catering

TRUSTED BBQ CATERING FOR EVENTS BIG OFR SMALL

We have served thousands at some of the biggest events in Southern California

BBQ Catering for Any Occasion

From weddings and corporate events to private parties and large-scale gatherings, we’ve done it all. Whether you’re hosting 25 guests or 1,000+, we bring the same passion, quality, and attention to every event.

Big or Small, We’ve Got You Covered

With years of experience across Southern California, our team delivers consistent, crowd-pleasing BBQ no matter the size of your event.

When Quality Matters, People Talk

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DROP-OFF BBQ CATERING

Perfect for office lunches, backyard parties, and casual celebrations. We slow-smoke your BBQ fresh, deliver it hot, and make hosting completely stress-free.
Starting at $25.95 per person

FULL-SERVICE BBQ CATERING

deal for weddings, corporate events, and large celebrations. Our team handles setup, service, and cleanup so you can enjoy the moment.
Starting at $33.95 per person

FOOD TRUCK  CATERING

Bring the Smokehouse on Wheels directly to your event. Fresh BBQ served hot to your guests for an unforgettable experience.

Starting  at $2,000 minimum event

Tom’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ Pitstop proudly provides full-service BBQ catering across Riverside, Redlands, Temecula, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Big Bear, Oak Glen, and surrounding Inland Empire and desert communities. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, our team delivers real wood-smoked BBQ, dependable service, and unforgettable flavor wherever your event takes place. Explore the cities we serve below to learn more about BBQ catering in your area.

WE SERVED OUR FOOD TO

SOME OF THE BIGGEST

EVENTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

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"Smokin' At The Track"
We provide catering to any size crowd. From 100 guests to 1000’s we can handle it. We specialize in REAL BBQ! Let Us WOW your guests! This video that @imfilming made for us is our best yet as it captures everything we are passionate about! Love NASCAR, Love smokin’ delicious BBQ and sides and what’s more cool than being part of a nascar weekend. Find Us on Instagram
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Stagecoach Music Festival
Tom's Smokin' Hot BBQ Pitstop was invited to be part of the 2018 Guy Fieri's Smokehouse at the StageCoach Music Festival. We had a Blast being part of Guy Fieri's SmokeHouse Tent.
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Coachella BBQ Catering - Stage Coach Music Festival
Tom's Smokin' Hot BBQ Pitstop offers catering in the Coachella Valley. We have served are BBQ to thousands of guests in the Coachella Valley.
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BBQ Catering Areas We Serve Across the Inland Empire  & Coachella Valley

Tom’s Smokin’ Hot BBQ Pitstop proudly provides full-service BBQ catering throughout the Inland Empire, Temecula Valley, mountain communities, and the Coachella Valley. From Redlands, Riverside, and Yucaipa to Temecula, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Big Bear, and surrounding cities, we deliver real wood-smoked BBQ, dependable service, and unforgettable flavor for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and large celebrations. Explore the cities below to learn more about BBQ catering in your area.Oak Glen, and surrounding Inland Empire and desert communities. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, or private celebration, our team delivers real wood-smoked BBQ, dependable service, and unforgettable flavor wherever your event takes place. Explore the cities we serve below to learn more about BBQ catering in your area.

•    Redlands
•    Riverside
•    Yucaipa
•    Beaumont
•    Moreno Valley
•    Loma Linda
•    Grand Terrace
•    Colton
•    San Bernardino
•    Jurupa Valley
•    Rancho Cucamonga
•    Ontario
•    Upland

•    Murrieta
•    Corona
•    Lake Elsinore
•    Palm Springs
•    Palm Desert
•    La Quinta
•    Rancho Mirage
•    Indian Wells
•    Indio
•    Desert Hot Springs
•    Temecula
•    Big Bear Lake
•    Lake Arrowhea
•    Oak Glen