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, but they fit different situations. Check the current menu for the smoked meats and scratch sides available for your order. 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
• Friday through Sunday do not require a week's notice; Monday through Thursday need at least one week's notice
• Choose from the current tray menu
• Select an available pickup or local delivery time in the ordering page

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
• The inquiry form sends automatic catering information and contact details by email; use the contact details in that email for a custom quote

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

Quick comparison

• Pickup — fastest, smallest, order today
• Trays — feed a group, choose an available time; Monday through Thursday need a week's notice
• 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.