About Us

Welcome to Bareknuckle BBQ — Authentic American BBQ, Hawke’s Bay Style. At Bareknuckle BBQ, we’re proud to bring the bold, smoky flavors of traditional low and slow American barbecue to the heart of Hawke’s Bay. Born from a deep love of the craft, our mission is simple: to serve unforgettable BBQ made with passion, precision, and the finest ingredients Aotearoa has to offer. Our journey started with a respect for the timeless art of smoking meat. Today, we stay true to those roots—carefully selecting premium cuts, sourcing local produce wherever possible, and taking the time to do things right. From tender brisket and juicy pulled pork to chicken, ribs, and our signature smoked beef cheek, every dish is a celebration of patience and flavor. Behind the smoker is our pitmaster, Jimmy, whose years of experience and dedication to the craft are evident in every mouthwatering bite. With just the right balance of smoke, time, and temperature, he creates barbecue that’s tender, rich, and packed with soul. Whether you’re a BBQ connoisseur or a curious newcomer, you’re in for something special at Bareknuckle BBQ. A sample menu follows, it is based around our most popular menu ideas but is flexible and we would love to cater something specifically for your event. It can be scaled up or down depending on budget, so just give us a call or email for any changes. contact@bareknucklebbq.com PH: 0212020223

THE “SAMPLE” MENU

STARTERS

Smoked Chicken Wings, sauced different 3 ways - BBQ, Buffalo, and Blue Cheese.
Cheesey Garlic Bread.

BUFFET

DETAILS MEATS INCLUDED

Take your feast up a notch with Beef Brisket

our most popular buffet option. Pulled Pork

That’s four mouthwatering cuts of St Louis Cut Pork Ribs

BBQ meat, a wide and generous Succulent Chicken

selection of sides, and plenty of

flavour to impress your guests— SIDES INCLUDED

without breaking the bank. Buttermilk Ranch Slaw

Want to go even bigger? This Corn Chips

buffet is fully upgradeable per Mac N Cheese

guest, giving you the flexibility to Green Salad

add even more meats or sides to Mediteranean Salad

suit your event. Creamy Mushrooms

Potato Salad

Fries

Bread Rolls

DESSERT

Warm Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipping cream and a selection of sauces.

PRICE :- $60 per head +GST

Our aim is to keep your wedding catering uncomplicated and easy for both the planning process, and on your big day itself. Every wedding occasion is different and through our 30 years of providing catering services to many weddings, we have plenty of experience & options, and we are here to support you.

We have created a number of packages at various prices. We have listed our most popular items in our packages for you to choose from.

We are able to meet your catering requirements for the big day and would love to discuss ideas or menus with you. Please ask if you would like to mix and match any of our menu items across the web site.

From finger food / canapes to the main buffet until dessert we provide prime export meats, the freshest salads, freshly baked breads, and decadent desserts to choose from.

Canapes are fun and set the occasion mood at the very start of the dining experience, but these are always personal so we will work in conjunction with you to create a menu. Feel free to browse our menus for ideas.

All our wedding buffets include staff to cook, serve, clear tables, clean and also include crockery, stainless steel cutlery and linen for the buffet tables.

Please use this link below to browse the different wedding menu options The Food Company has to offer.

https://www.thefoodco.co.nz/weddings.htm