Located in Northern NJ, BBQ Beast is a specialty catering company, bringing the best of smoked-barbecue cooking to you.
The "Beast" is a 1,700-pound smoker-grill that provides moist and succulent foods with mouthwatering smoked flavors. Whether it’s ribs, brisket, steak, chicken, turkey, rack of lamb, or fish, everything tastes better cooked on the Beast. Accommodating parties both large and small, our focus is on the food and its careful preparation. Our wood-burning and slow-cooking techniques requires attention and time, with results that are well worth it. We have found that the natural-smoked food experience is one that pleases several senses, and provides a unique addition to any gathering. The menus are based on slow-cooked meats and hearty sides, where the taste and quality stands for what we believe in. Let BBQ Beast cater your next occasion, and impress your guests with flavorful barbecue meats, sides, and beverages.
Michael P. Rinaldo
BBQ Beast is founded by MPR, the pit-master and proprietor, who has over 25 years of barbeque experience. He is known for his own special rub, which contains 29 secret ingredients and gives his meats a rich blend of sweet and spicy flavors. His passion for cooking on the Beast started at Giants Stadium where he wow-ed the crowd with tastes that became a necessary addition to every tailgate! Since then, MPR has catered events all around NJ, adding a special touch to every occasion. Some of his smokin’ good highlights are:
Filmed by NFL Films for HBO's, "Inside the NFL": interview with Mike Golic and Drew Carey - aired on national television for ESPN,
Filmed by BBD&O for a Pepsi TV commercial - aired on national television.
Provided the on-site barbecue catering service to Official Tailgate Sponsor of the New York Football Giants from 2011—2016.
Sophia Rinaldo
BBQ Beast’s Official “Team Member Number 1,” Sophia has had a love for everything and anything Beast-related since she was a child and tasted her first BBQ Beast Rib! With this passion, Sophia wears many hats at BBQ Beast, and especially loves assisting with the day-of-event preparation and execution for a flawless event.
Success after an all-day event for the local Fire Department in honor of MPR’s Father.
menu
Team Member #1 keeps bugging the Beast Master to create menus for the website… but for almost 20 years, The BBQ Beast has never posted a set menu! We can cook whatever you want and are happy to discuss a fair deal. Below you can find three popular packages that have been often requested, but contact us for custom orders and any questions!
Backyard BBq Package
Chicken (Wings, Thighs, Breasts), Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, One Hot Side, One Cold Side
$30 per person
Smokin’ Deluxe Package
Winning Touchdown PACKAGE
The Backyard BBQ Menu PLUS Pulled Pork, Babyback Ribs, Two Hot Sides, Two Cold Sides
$40 per person
The Smokin’ Deluxe Package PLUS Brisket, Two Hot Sides, Two Cold Sides, and Garden Salad (Comes with Dressings)
$50 per person
sides + Add ons
Cold: Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Coleslaw, Veggie Mix
Hot: Macaroni and Cheese (Add Bacon), Baked Beans, Collard Greens
Add Ons: Salmon, Sausage, Peppers, and Onions- ask about our discounted add on prices!
Please Note: Above prices are for a 35 person minimum event. On site catering typically lasts minimum of 6 hours- additional fee to have BBQ Beast on site starting at $350.00.
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Westfall Farm and Winery, Montague, NJ
"We'd like to thank BBQ Beast for helping make our Spring Wine Festival a culinary delight. The pig was cooked to perfection and proved the perfect complement to our event. Pork and Pinot makes a great combination!"
The Spano Family, Bloomingdale, NJ
"After two years of having BBQ Beast cater our annual pool party, I don't know how we did it before. Finally we can enjoy ourselves and know that our guests will love the spread. Thanks again."
The Peer Family, NJ
BBD&O / PEPSI
"Our house-warming party was a huge success due to the BEAST. Mike arrived early and our 80 guests were treated to the best food ever cooked in Millington, NJ. The ribs, steaks, chicken, and smoked salmon were perfectly prepared and elegantly presented. Great job, Mike Thanks again."
- Mike & Tracey Peer
“The cast and crew of our tailgate commercial shoot at Giants Stadium never ate better! Next time we shoot in your area, you’ll definitely be back on our set!”