Thanksgiving Pre-Orders Are Open

    Orders close November 22 at 8 PM Eastern.

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    All Thanksgiving pre-orders must be placed in person at Big Ken’s Bar-B-Q and paid in full at the time of ordering.

    Thanksgiving Pickup Schedule

    • Wednesday, Nov 25: Normal hours, 11 AM – 8 PM
    • Thursday, Nov 26 (Thanksgiving): Pre-order pickup only, 11 AM – 1 PM. No regular restaurant service.
    • Friday, Nov 27: Normal hours, 11 AM – 10 PM

    21000 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021

    Detroit-Style BBQ catering by Big Ken's Bar-B-Q
    Home of the Original Detroit-Style BBQ

    BBQ Catering for Detroit Events

    Catered from our Eastpointe restaurant, just across the Detroit city line

    Get a Quote

    Planning Detroit Event Catering

    Share Your Details

    Tell us your date, Detroit neighborhood or venue, and guest count so we can see what fits.

    Pick Your Menu

    Choose from ribs, rib tips, wings and sides, plus Mexican corn & lemonade, on our catering form.

    Confirm With Us

    We'll reach out to confirm availability and details for your Detroit event.

    Events We Cater

    From backyard cookouts to elegant wedding receptions, we bring the BBQ to you

    Weddings & Receptions
    Corporate Events
    Birthday Parties
    Graduation Celebrations
    Family Reunions
    Church Events
    Block Parties
    Holiday Gatherings

    Our Detroit-Style BBQ Catering in Action

    Big Ken serving Detroit-Style BBQ at event
    Detroit-Style BBQ wedding catering in Metro Detroit
    Detroit-Style smoked ribs for catering event

    One Eastpointe Restaurant, Catering Detroit Events

    Looking for Detroit-Style BBQ catering in Detroit? Big Ken's Bar-B-Q—the Home of the Original Detroit-Style BBQ—caters Detroit events from our only restaurant, at 21000 Gratiot Ave in Eastpointe—we don't have a location inside Detroit. Whether it's an office lunch, a repast, a graduation or a block party in the city, our barbecue is smoked low and slow in Eastpointe.

    Our Detroit-Style catering menu features all your favorites: tender rib tips, fall-off-the-bone ribs, smoked wings, and all the fixings including our famous baked beans and Mexican street corn.

    Want to eat with us before booking? See our guide for Detroit visitors, then send your event details through the catering quote form.

    Ready to Book Your Detroit-Style BBQ Catering?

    Get a free quote for your next event

    Contact Us for Catering

    Based In

    21000 Gratiot Ave
    Eastpointe, MI 48021

    Restaurant Hours

    Wed & Sun: 11am-8pm
    Friday: 11am-10pm

    Catering Inquiries

    (586) 944-2094