Wed 6pm–12am · Thu 7pm–2:15am · Fri 12pm–5pm & 7pm–2:15am · Sat 7pm–2:15am  |  1802 Buddy Holly Ave (Rear), Lubbock TX  |  (806) 500-0171

Big E's Barbeque

Catering

Lubbock TX & Surrounding Areas · Any Size Event

Big crowd lined up outside Big E's BBQ in Lubbock's Depot District showing the restaurant's popularity

Feed the Crowd

Big E's Brings
the Smoke
to You.

From tailgates to weddings, corporate lunches to graduations — we bring 20+ years of live-fire BBQ to your event. Full-service or drop-off anywhere in Lubbock and surrounding areas.

01
Tailgates
Red Raider game days. Jones AT&T Stadium territory.
02
Weddings
West Texas BBQ receptions that people remember.
03
Corporate
Office lunches, company events, team appreciation.
04
Any Event
Birthdays, graduations, reunions — any size.
Big E BBQ catering plate with brisket, sausage, smoked chicken, potato salad and pinto beans
Every Plate. Every Time.

What You Get

Hand-Smoked Meats & Scratch-Made Sides

Brisket, jalapeño sausage, smoked chicken, country-style potato salad, slow-simmered pinto beans — finished with pickled peppers and our house BBQ sauce. This is the plate your guests will be talking about.

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Catering Pricing

Plates Built Your Way

Three simple tiers. Hand-smoked meats, scratch sides, and the same flavor we serve on Buddy Holly Ave — brought to your event.

$8
Per Plate
1 Meat & 2 Sides

Pick one smoked meat paired with two homemade sides.

$12
Per Plate
2 Meats & 2 Sides

Pick any two smoked meats paired with two homemade sides.

$15
Per Plate
3 Meats & 2 Sides

A bigger spread — three meats and two sides per plate.

Pricing is per plate — minimum order applies

Drop-Off

We deliver hot, fully prepped food to your venue. You serve your guests.

Full-Service

We bring the food, set up, and serve your guests on-site.

Price Estimator

Estimate Your Event

Slide to your headcount, pick your plate — get a ballpark in seconds.

Number of Plates 30
1050100150200
Estimated Total
$360

Estimate only. Final quote may vary based on menu, drop-off vs full-service, and travel.

Simple Process

How It Works

1
Request

Fill out the form below or call us directly at (806) 500-0171 with your event details.

2
Confirm

We'll confirm availability, discuss your menu, and give you a quote for your event size.

3
We Cook

We smoke everything fresh. Every plate is made the same way it would be on Buddy Holly Ave.

4
You Eat

Delivery or setup at your location. Your guests get the real Big E's experience.

20+ Years.
One Phone Call.

"We've been catering Lubbock since before most places knew what a brisket was."

Call (806) 500-0171
Signature Catering Touch

The Extra That Wows

The Pickle & Pepper Bar

A lettuce-lined tray of crunch, heat and tang built to ride shotgun with the smoke. Guests pile it on, your spread looks unforgettable, and every bite gets a little louder.

  • Pickled jalapeños
  • Pepperoncini
  • Sliced dill pickles
  • Sweet onions
  • Fresh pico de gallo
  • Pickled cherry peppers
  • Roasted red peppers
  • House BBQ sauce
Included with catering orders of 25+ · Ask for it on the form
Crowd Favorite
Large lettuce-lined catering tray of pickles, peppers and house BBQ sauce
Pickle and pepper bar with pico de gallo and BBQ sauce
Big E's BBQ family crew ready to serve at your event

"Big E's has worked its way into part of the culture of Lubbock — absolutely a must-try."

— Lubbock Local, Wanderlog

Request Catering

  • Lead timeBook 7+ days out
  • Min order25 people
  • ReplyWithin 24 hrs
  • Trusted byTexas Tech · Weddings · Corporate

Or call us directly at (806) 500-0171

Special Pricing & Orders

Need a Custom Quote?

Large events, recurring orders, or special requests — reach out directly for personalized pricing and availability.

📞
Call or Text
(806) 500-0171
Fastest response for urgent orders
✉️
Email
treyellis861@icloud.com
Best for detailed event inquiries
Big E's Barbeque
Lubbock, TX · Depot District · Est. 2004

Started with a single smoker in an alley off Buddy Holly Ave. Family-owned for over 20 years. Now in our second generation — the smoke never stops.

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