Big River Barbecue serves classic and regionally diverse smoke barbecue for intimate / private dinner gatherings, as well as small parties and large receptions. We can accommodate any size gathering and will be happy to assist you in making your event one to remember.
We hope to see you soon!
We pride ourselves on the unique and authentic setting created by our smoke barbecue process, and place great emphasis on customer-service and the craft of barbecue cooking.
Our goal is to ensure that our service benefits you and your guests in every way possible. Our promise is to deliver authentic smoke barbecue that has a variation in regional spices and sauce based on meat choice and preference which produces a wide-range of full-flavor combinations to meet varying smoke barbecue selections,
We source our food as close to the farm or ranch as possible. We pride ourselves in the high-quality meat selections and the freshest produce and fruit possible to combine with our top-shelf spices and sauces to create an authentic and undeniable smoke barbecue experience.
Catering is the back-bone of Big River BBQ and we take great pride in creating a one-of-a-kind meal service. Our promise to our customers is to satisfy their smoke barbecue desires while enjoying the company of their event guests. We work YOUR party, so you don’t have to. We service small catered events up to large family and company receptions.
Serving private parties and corporate events throughout Southeast Michigan. Based in the Blue Water Area, we are ready and able to cater anywhere in…
St. Clair County
Macomb County
Oakland County
Sanilac County
Founder & Pitmaster
Jeff began serving up smoke barbecue all the way back in his high school days. Evolving into a passionate master of the pit during nearly 30 years of self-taught skills development, keenly-researched smoke barbecue technique enhancements and a thorough understanding of regionally preferred BBQ spices and wood selection.
Jeff takes tremendous pride in the repeat customer base that supported the growth of his small business and continue to back him year-round. He is also grateful for every new customer that reaches out to experience BRB, and those customers for passing it on to the next new customer.
When you visit at our home site pick-up/to-go location or attend an event catered by BRB, be sure to shake hands with Jeff, you will get a sense for his pride in the craft of Smoke BBQ right away!
Jeff Cook-Founder/Head Pitmaster
Kati Simmons-General Manager
Operations/Personnel/Catering
Aaron Maxwell-Kitchen Manager
Team Leader
Ken Gadd-Gadd Business Consulting
Kylie Markwardt-Team Leader
Jaden Maul
Ezra Taube
Corey Smith
Joey LaMattina
Grant VanSlambrouck
Hall of Fame (BRB Retired)
Char Taylor-OG Master Leader
Madi Cook-OG Team Leader
Lana Cook-OG Operations
Derek Leishman-Team Leader/Pit Master
Christina Bohm-OG
Brady Delore-OG
Courtney McLeod-OG
Paige VanSlambrouck-OG
