Full-Service Events
Our crew handles everything, setup, service, and breakdown. You enjoy the party while we work the pit. Perfect for weddings and milestone celebrations.
Starting at $28/person
Central Florida BBQ Catering
Where Fire Meets Flavor
Slow-smoked meats, hand-crafted sides, and pit-master service for your wedding, corporate event, or backyard bash.
12+
Years Smoking
800+
Events Served
5★
Avg. Rating
30+
Menu Items
Serving Pasco, Hillsborough, Hernando & Polk Counties
What We Do
Catering Built Around Real BBQ
Every event is different. We offer three core catering formats so you can find the right fit, no matter the size or style.
Corporate Catering
Team lunches, client appreciation days, or company picnics. We deliver on time, set up clean, and serve your team like it's their first meal in weeks.
Starting at $18/person
Drop-Off & Boxed
Need great BBQ without full-service staffing? We pack everything in insulated transport pans, ready to serve. Minimum 25 guests.
Starting at $14/person
Our Story
Started in a Backyard. Grown Into a Business.
Smoke & Ember started in 2012 when founder Ray Callahan dragged an offset smoker into his Zephyrhills driveway and started feeding the neighborhood every Saturday. What began as a hobby became a calling.
Today we run two custom-built trailers and a team of five, but the philosophy hasn't changed: low and slow wins every time. We use only hardwood logs, no pellets, no shortcuts, and every brisket gets a full 14-hour smoke before it touches a cutting board.
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The Menu
The Kind of Food People Talk About Monday Morning
Our menu rotates with the season, but the staples never leave. Every item is made from scratch on-site or at our commissary kitchen in Zephyrhills.
Smoked Mains
- Texas Brisket
- Baby Back Ribs
- Pulled Pork
- Smoked Chicken Halves
- Jalapeño Sausage Links
Scratch Sides
- Pit Beans
- Creamy Mac & Cheese
- Vinegar Slaw
- Jalapeño Cornbread
- Smoked Potato Salad
What Clients Say
People Talk About the Food Long After the Party Ends
★★★★★
"We hired Smoke & Ember for our wedding reception of 180 people and not a single person left hungry. The brisket disappeared in the first 20 minutes and Ray personally made sure we had enough."
★★★★★
"We do quarterly team lunches and have used three different caterers. Smoke & Ember is the only one our team actually gets excited about. They show up early, set up clean, and the food is always perfect."
★★★★★
"I've been to events all over Florida and this is genuinely some of the best BBQ I've had outside of Texas. The jalapeño sausage alone is worth booking them."
Ready to Book Your Event?
We typically book 4–6 weeks out. Reach out early to hold your date.
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