Big Joe's Backyard BBQ

11/14/2023

Cheer on the Vikings this Saturday with a pre-game lunch catered by Big Joe’s! Go Vikings! 🏈

IT'S OFFICIAL: Kickoff for the State Semifinal football game is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 18. To celebrate the occasion, we are hosting another pregame event from 12-2 p.m. at St. Laurence! Tickets are $40 for adults and $10 for kids (13 and under) and include admission to the game, food from Big Joe's Backyard BBQ, Bloody Mary's, beverages, and school spirit in the cafeteria/foyer. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance and registration closes Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Get yours today at https://secure.givelively.org/event/st-laurence-high-school/stl-events/viking-state-semifinal-tailgate-and-game

08/21/2023

We want to thank everyone for your support and all the kind messages we received after serving up our maple bourbon bbq ribs at Chicago Ribfest 2023!
For those inquiring, we no longer have a physical location. We offer catering services, on site parties, and wedding packages at this time. You can check out our packages at our website! Thank you!!

Big Joe’s Backyard BBQ offers catering, wedding chef packages, and food vending across the Chicagoland area. All our meats are cooked low and slow for a mouthwatering smoked taste!

08/20/2023

Come stop by and try our Maple Bourbon BBQ Ribs - voted this years 2023 Critics Choice Winner at Ribfest Chicago!! Here until 10pm tonight!!

08/18/2023

Join us this weekend at Ribfest Chicago!
We’re serving up tasty BBQ on the North Side all weekend long. 😋😋

05/28/2023

Last day to see us at the Westmont Spring Fling Festival Red White & BBQ Competition!
Come on by and try our Big Joe Loaded Fries loaded with our smoked pulled pork and sloppy Joe! We also have maple bourbon ribs, pulled pork, funnel cake fries, and more! We’re here until 10:30pm tonight! 😋😋

05/27/2023

Come on out to the Westmont Spring Fling Festival Red White & BBQ Competition!
We are ready to serve you up some delicious BBQ, funnel cake fries, loaded fries, pulled pork, and so much more! Come see us!

05/26/2023

🎸 The music lineup for this weekend’s Westmont Spring Fling Festival Red White & BBQ Competition looks awesome! The food we will be serving up will be 🔥🔥🔥.
Come see us Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday!
No entrance fee, big carnival, craft fair, beer garden, yummy food, and perfect weather! 😎

05/25/2023

We would love to see you all this weekend for the Westmont Spring Fling Festival Red White & BBQ Competition! Check out our menu for some returning favorites and some new delicious eats!

10/23/2022

🥂 Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Ralph! Last night we had the pleasure of catering their 280 person farmyard wedding. Dinner was a plated meal of filet mignon, chicken breast, or pork chop all smoked and prepared on-site with our mobile smoker setup. Contact us today to discuss your next event. ❤️

09/23/2022

Big Joe was out at his alma mater Reavis High School, District 220 today as part of their homecoming week festivities! Thanks for a good time and Go Rams!

09/17/2022

We are proud to support the St Linus Hawktoberfest this evening as a food vendor. Come on out for food, fun, music, and more! Event begins at 4pm.

09/15/2022

Today we were out at Midway Airport serving the Southwest Airlines crew. BBQ for 500 people, tacos for 300 people, over 400 ears of corn...our Big Joe's crew served up some tasty food.

Contact us today for your next corporate event or visit our website for more information.

09/08/2022

Happy birthday Big Joe! We all hope you have a great day today!

08/19/2022

😋 Come see us this weekend at Ribfest Chicago where we will be serving up maple bourbon glazed ribs, a peaches 'n' cream dessert, BBQ sundaes, and other goodies!
Come stop by our tent and say hi. 👋
Free kids' activities Saturday and Sunday, so bring out the whole family. 😁

07/31/2022

Come see Big Joe's Backyard BBQ at Chicago Ridge Fest today for the last day!
Headliner tonight is The Boy Band Night and reduced $5 admission all day!
Get your BBQ and funnel cakes from Big Joe’s!
Doors open at 3pm.

07/30/2022

We are now ready to serve our premium funnel cakes at Chicago Ridgefest! Come and try our Oreo Sundae!! Funnel cake topped with vanilla ice cream, Oreos, white chocolate, whipped cream and a cherry!

07/30/2022

Come see us today at the Chicago Ridge Fest for our BBQ Sundae and other faves!
Saturday until 11:30pm and Sunday 3-10:30pm.