Pickup, Trays, or Catering: Which Gee's BBQ Order Fits Your Event?

One of the most common questions we get: "Should I just order pickup, do trays, or ask about catering?"

All three come from the same pit — 14-hour brisket, dino ribs, lamb barbacoa, scratch sides — but they fit different situations. Here is a straightforward guide so you pick the right path the first time.

Menu pickup — same-day and small orders

Best for: dinner for one to four people, trying Gee's for the first time, grabbing barbecue on the way home.

• Order from our online menu when pickup ordering is open
• Choose individual plates, proteins, and sides
• No lead time beyond checking availability

If you want brisket and tangy slaw tonight, this is your move.

Tray orders — groups without a full quote

Best for: office lunches, family reunions, graduation parties, church events, backyard gatherings up to roughly thirty guests.

• Build your tray order online
• Requires at least one week's notice on your pickup date
• Pick proteins (brisket, dino ribs, barbacoa, sausage) and scratch sides
• Pick up at your chosen location and time — hourly slots from 12 PM to 8 PM

Trays are the sweet spot when you want real barbecue for a group without a formal catering contract.

Event catering — larger or custom events

Best for: weddings, corporate events, parties over roughly thirty guests, or any event needing a custom quote or service coordination.

• Submit an event catering inquiry
• Minimum guest count: 10
• Requires at least one week's notice on your event date
• We follow up within one business day

Choose catering when logistics, guest count, or service style goes beyond a pickup tray.

Quick comparison

• Pickup — fastest, smallest, order today
• Trays — one week ahead, feed a group, you serve
• Catering — one week ahead minimum, custom quote, full events

Still not sure?

Start with pickup if you have never tried us. Move to trays when you are feeding a team or family table. Reach out for catering when the guest list outgrows a few trays.

Every path ends at the same smoke — post oak, patience, and sides made from scratch.

However you order, we cook it the same way: slow, honest, and worth sharing.