Business Details
48 Years
experience
Award-Winning Barbecue Catering for Weddings & Events
Hess BBQ has been a family-owned and operated business since 1978, delivering award-winning barbecue catering services across Lancaster County, PA. With over 40 years of experience, we specialize in creating unforgettable culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and more. Our team takes pride in using time-honored recipes and maintaining exceptional service standards, including hot food served hot, cold food served cold, and punctual, fully prepared arrivals. As a four-generation business, we combine tradition with innovation, offering customizable menus featuring award-winning meats like smoked brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, alongside classic entrees. Our commitment to quality has earned us over 100 awards in national barbecue competitions, solidifying our reputation as a trusted leader in the industry.We provide end-to-end catering solutions, from setup to cleanup, with disposable tableware included, ensuring stress-free events for clients. Our dedication to client satisfaction is reflected in our single-point-of-contact planning process and attention to detail, whether catering intimate gatherings or large-scale events. With a focus on E-E-A-T principles, we emphasize our proven track record, specialized expertise in barbecue cuisine, industry recognition, and transparent, customer-centric approach to build trust and authority in the catering sector.
Services
Wedding Catering
Corporate Events
Take-Out Orders
Private Party Catering
Holiday Meal Service
Breakfast Catering
Late Night Snacks
Dessert Bars
Appetizer Platters
Vegetarian Options
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of family-owned catering experience.
- Our team has earned over 100 national barbecue competition awards.
- We provide end-to-end catering solutions with dedicated service.
- Our menus feature customizable award-winning barbecue options.
- We guarantee hot food served hot and cold food served cold.
What people say
Delicious food
Professional service
Unforgettable weddings
Award-winning barbecue
Stress-free events
Services
Wedding Catering
Hess BBQ creates customized wedding menus featuring award-winning barbecue and classic entrees. Our experienced team handles all aspects from planning to execution, ensuring hot food stays hot and cold food stays cold. With four wedding packages and add-on options like dessert bars and late-night snacks, we help couples create memorable receptions tailored to their vision.
Corporate Events
We provide flawless barbecue catering for company picnics, employee appreciation events, and corporate banquets. Our buffet-style service accommodates groups starting at 75 people, with menu options ranging from traditional BBQ cookouts to gourmet selections. With decades of experience serving Lancaster County businesses, we ensure professional execution and exceptional service for every corporate function.
Take-Out Orders
Our take-out service offers award-winning barbecue by the pound or pre-packaged meals. Available for minimum orders of 15-35 people, options include two-meat meals with sides, boxed lunches, and holiday favorites. We provide disposable tableware and serving utensils, with delivery and heating options available to ensure convenient, stress-free meal solutions for families and small gatherings.
Private Party Catering
From family reunions to birthday celebrations, our private party catering delivers homestyle barbecue with professional service. We offer customizable menus with meat and side options, serving sizes for 25+ guests, and full-service support including setup and cleanup. Our team works closely with clients to create personalized menus that impress guests at any private celebration.
Breakfast Catering
We provide breakfast catering options for corporate events and special occasions, featuring full breakfast platters and continental options. Our menu includes quiche, egg casseroles, meats, potatoes, fruit, and beverage service for groups starting at 35 people. Perfect for early meetings or wedding day brunches, our breakfast service maintains the same quality and attention to detail as our signature barbecue offerings.
Questions
What types of events does Hess BBQ cater?
We cater weddings, corporate events, private parties, family reunions, graduation parties, and company picnics.
Do you offer customizable menus?
Yes, we provide customizable menus with multiple meat and side options for weddings and events.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Lancaster County, PA including Willow Street and surrounding areas.
Do you provide serving equipment?
Yes, we include disposable tableware, serving utensils, and chafing dishes in our catering packages.
Can I order take-out for small groups?
We offer take-out options starting at 15-person minimums with various meal and by-the-pound choices.
Are there vegetarian options available?
Yes, we offer vegetarian entrees and sides that can be included in any catering order.
Reviews (5)
Ann Willets
Jun 20, 2022
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Really enjoy their pork BBQ and baked beans. Don't forget to take some of their original sauce along. They have little containers for you to fill for the sauce. I like the vinegar sauce too.
Ray Gibney
Jun 05, 2022
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They catered our wedding in 2016 and did a phenomenal job. Our tradition is to have barbeque on our anniversary. Occasionally we are lucky enough that the log cabin is open. The food is just as fabulous. It is well worth the 45 minute drive.
Abby Dyjack
May 11, 2022
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Andrea and the entire Hess team was great to work with! Throughout the entire planning process, they were well organized, kind and professional. On our wedding day, we received so many compliments about everything - from the appetizers to dinner and desserts! We can't say enough great things about Weddings by Hess!
Tammy Evans
Sep 24, 2021
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The team at Hess Barbecue Catering was amazing to work with from answering questions, cooking, serving, and clean up! The staff was very kind and the food was delicious. Thank you Hess BBQ for making the Martin's Flooring Company picnic a success!
Meghan Grant
Sep 18, 2021
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I dont know where to start. I organized the food with Mary who is lovely and a very hard worker. The desserts were amazing and there were beyond enough choices to make for an amazing table of goodies fitting everyone's taste buds. When I go to weddings I expect the food to be edible but not anything to shout about. Hess' food was AMAZING and everyone raved about it. We had 185 people, dinner was served buffet style and everyone was sitting and eating in a blink of an eye.
Their service was beyond my expectations. The meat melts in your mouth, the sides were delicious, the late night snack was to die for. The price is outstanding, they certainly are NOT trying to get over on anyone. Book with Hess, you will NOT regret it. Thank you Hess Team!
Their service was beyond my expectations. The meat melts in your mouth, the sides were delicious, the late night snack was to die for. The price is outstanding, they certainly are NOT trying to get over on anyone. Book with Hess, you will NOT regret it. Thank you Hess Team!
