Henn House BBQ Catering and Food Truck

Henn House BBQ Catering and Food Truck We would love to cater your next event! Contact us today! A mere year into their journey, in 2015, they whipped up their own unique brand of BBQ sauce.

In the small farming town of Altona, Illinois, an unexpected win from a local radio station's contest brought Phil Hennenfent an unusual prize - a smoker. It may have seemed like a simple cooking apparatus to some, but for Phil, it represented a world of flavorful possibilities. With the smoker in tow, Phil and his wife Johanna, who was then a nursing student, embraced their love for smoked food a

nd created Henn House Barbecue. The couple embarked on this adventure part-time, balancing full-time jobs and studies, while lighting up the smoker to delight folks with their Barbecue creations. This special blend, bursting with flavor and Henn House love, quickly became a favorite among the locals, and beyond. Despite the early mornings and late nights, juggling between full-time jobs and turning briskets, the couple never lost sight of their dream. The passion and dedication they poured into their BBQ endeavors were reflected in each dish they served. The word spread, their reputation grew, and the demand for Henn House Barbecue rapidly increased. By 2017, their labor of love had taken root and flourished into a household name in their local communities. This incredible growth prompted Phil to take the leap and devote himself full-time to their blossoming enterprise. The story took another amazing turn in February 2022 when Johanna, too, embraced Henn House Barbecue full time. Today, the dynamic duo lights up various events with their tailor-made menus, adding personalized care to weddings, birthdays, retirement parties, office lunches, and more. At Henn House Barbecue, we don't just serve meals - we create memorable experiences. So the story continues, with Phil and Johanna serving up joy, one BBQ dish at a time, reminding everyone that dreams do come true, and sometimes, they taste like the best BBQ you've ever had.

Sweet pics sent in by some Henn House fans from their Thanksgiving feast…Warms our hearts every time.Anyone else have ph...
11/29/2025

Sweet pics sent in by some Henn House fans from their Thanksgiving feast…
Warms our hearts every time.
Anyone else have photos to share? We’d love to see them! ❤️

Christmas orders are officially OPEN tonight! 🎄🔥If your tree isn’t decorated with smoked meats… no worries…we’ve got you...
11/28/2025

Christmas orders are officially OPEN tonight! 🎄🔥
If your tree isn’t decorated with smoked meats… no worries…we’ve got you covered.

See details and order all your holiday favorites right here:
👉 hennhousebbq.com/christmas2025

And hey…because we love ya…Take 10% off until December 3 with code: CHRISTMAS10

Let’s make this the tastiest Christmas yet. 🎁🍖

11/28/2025

It’s the day after Thanksgiving, which means it’s officially Christmas gift season! 🎄🔥

Our Triple Threat is back, house-made signature sauces + our sweet dry rub, the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for any BBQ lover!

Ready to grab yours? Order here: http://www.hennhousebbq.com/shop

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃❤️We’re thankful for every single one of you…for the trust, the laughs, th...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🦃❤️

We’re thankful for every single one of you…for the trust, the laughs, the weddings, the late night prep, the early-morning pickups, and the way this community always shows up with kindness.
May your day be filled with gratitude, good food, and the people who make life sweet.

- Phil & Johanna

What a day! Thanksgiving pickups were a huge success, and we can’t say thank you enough.We’re grateful for every order, ...
11/26/2025

What a day! Thanksgiving pickups were a huge success, and we can’t say thank you enough.
We’re grateful for every order, every smile, and every “hey thanks, you too!” at the kitchen.

Thankful for moments like these…and the couples we get to serve along the way. ❤️🍽️
11/26/2025

Thankful for moments like these…and the couples we get to serve along the way. ❤️🍽️

Big shoutout to the Henn House crew…the folks who keep the food line full, the salads green, and us from having a full-o...
11/24/2025

Big shoutout to the Henn House crew…the folks who keep the food line full, the salads green, and us from having a full-on Midwest meltdown on event days. Couldn’t do it without ya…no literally, we physically could not. Grateful for this team every dang day. ❤️🦃🔥

Happy Sunday from Phil & Johanna!Grateful for another week to serve this amazing community…and grateful for all of you w...
11/23/2025

Happy Sunday from Phil & Johanna!
Grateful for another week to serve this amazing community…and grateful for all of you who make Henn House BBQ what it is.

Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving week ahead filled with good food, good company, and gratitude for the little things ❤️

Holiday shopping already? Same. 😄If you need a stocking stuffer that never gets returned…our Sweet BBQ sauce is waiting ...
11/22/2025

Holiday shopping already? Same. 😄
If you need a stocking stuffer that never gets returned…our Sweet BBQ sauce is waiting for you at Hy-Vee (Galesburg/Peru) or hennhousebbq.com/shop

Nothing says I Do like a good BBQ line… and this crew understood the assignment.
11/22/2025

Nothing says I Do like a good BBQ line… and this crew understood the assignment.

Johanna and I will be on WGIL about 8:30 this morning! We will be talking Thanksgiving tips and tricks. Good luck to our...
11/21/2025

Johanna and I will be on WGIL about 8:30 this morning! We will be talking Thanksgiving tips and tricks. Good luck to our hunter friends! Be Safe!

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521 Walnut Street
Altona, IL
61414

Website

https://www.hennhousebbq.com/food-truck-calendar, https://sauce.hennhousebbq.com/C

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