Barbecue is as traditional and authentic as it gets for family and community celebrations in Virginia. Throughout the commonwealth’s history, Virginians have held barbecues to celebrate weddings, funerals, holidays, graduations, and many other special events. Let Redemption BBQ do all the heavy lifting and bring this tradition to you.
Catering Packages
If needed, these packages include plates, napkins, utensils, and serving utensils.
Small ($58)
One pound of meat, sauces on the side, four locally baked buns, a pint of Tidewater Slaw, and two additional pint-sized sides. Serves 3-4.
Medium ($172.50)
3 pounds of meat, 2 half-pints of sauce, 10 locally baked buns, 1.5 pounds of Tidewater Slaw, and two 3-pound pans of sides. Serves approximately 10.
Large ($345)
6 pounds of meat, 4 half-pints of sauce, 20 locally baked buns, 3 pounds of Tidewater Slaw, and two pans of sides. Serves approximately 20.
Small Batch Virginia Barbecue by the Pound
serves 3-4
Pulled Pork Shoulder ($28.75/pound)
Our signature Virginia-style barbecue dish: barbecued pork shoulder, pulled fresh from the bone when you order it.
Minced & Sauced Pork Shoulder ($28/pound)
Barbecued pork, minced & combined with our Southside Virginia barbecue sauce for the perfect balance of smoky pork & vinegary sauce familiar to generations of Virginians.
Pork Belly ($30/pound)
Rich & smoky pieces of pork belly with our northern Virginia barbecue sauce.
Barbecued Chicken ($28/pound)
Pulled chicken with our buttery & tangy take on Shenandoah Valley style chicken sauce.
Sliced Beef Brisket ($32/pound)
Fresh sliced barbecued beef brisket.
Chopped Beef Brisket ($32/pound)
Smoked beef brisket, chopped & combined with our central Virginia barbecue sauce.
Beef Rib Burnt Ends ($32/pound)
Boneless beef ribs cooked like burnt ends with our sweet northern Virginia barbecue sauce.
Smoked Portobello Mushrooms ($5 each)
Smoked portobello mushroom caps, glazed with Commonwealth Sauce.
Made From Scratch Sauces
$4 per half pint
Commonwealth
Tangy, sweet, and savory tomato and vinegar sauce made with mushroom ketchup, a British precursor of Worcestershire sauce. Based on central Virginia sauce traditions.
Crossroads
Thin and tangy vinegar, tomato, and mustard sauce. Based on Southside Virginia sauce traditions.
The Devil Made Me Do It
A spicy version of our Crossroads sauce.
Unforbidden Fruit
Tomato based sauce sweetened with apples. Based on Northern Virginia sauce traditions.
RVA Sweet Heat
Unforbidden Fruit combined with buffalo sauce, which adds butter and peppers to the mix, both of which were common ingredients in early Virginia BBQ sauces.
Sides
pans have approximately 24 half-cup portions, serving 15-20
Pan of Mac and Cheese ($55)
Elbow pasta in a creamy cheese sauce.
Pan of Collard Greens ($55)
Collard greens cooked with smoked ham hocks in rich potlikker.
Pan of Green Beans ($55)
Southern-style green beans cooked with ham hocks and butter.
Pan of Baked Beans ($55)
Great northern beans slow cooked with brisket, molasses, and jalapeños.
Pan of Succotash Salad ($55)
Corn, butter beans, pimentos, red onions, and tomatoes marinated in a tangy vinaigrette.
Pan of Potato Salad ($55)
Red potatoes in a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing with tarragon leaves and other spices.
Pan of Cucumber Salad ($55)
Cucumbers and red onions marinated in sweetened vinegar.
Pan of Tidewater Slaw ($40)
Southern slaw with celery seeds and carrots.
Looking for Something Else? Just Ask!
If you are interested in appetizers, our house-made pies, cookie platters, or a side dish you don’t see listed here, just ask and we’ll be happy to work with you to create the perfect menu for your event.
Delivery
We can arrange delivery and buffet setup for 10% of your food cost. We can provide wire and aluminum chafing kits for $10 each and Sterno cans for $2 each. If you would like your meats sliced/chopped to order—which we recommend for optimal freshness—we can staff your event for $35/hour per staff person required.
“Backyard Barbecue” Setup
If you would like to have some of your meats cooked on-site and sliced/chopped to order, this can be arranged for $250 plus $35/hour per staff person required.
Pig Roasts
An approximately 100–pound pasture-raised hog, barbecued in the traditional Virginia manner. The cost for the pig roast alone is $1100 (additional $10.75/pound if pig comes in over 100 pounds). Add $300 to include your choice of buns or hoecakes and slaw or chow chow. A pig this size will feed up to 100 people. If required, additional staff are $35/hour per person. Requires at least 2 weeks lead time.
Other Details
- A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to hold the date for staffed events.
- Final guest counts are due two weeks before your event.
- Payment in full is due a week before your event.
- A 3% convenience fee will be added for credit card payments.
- If more than 50 miles of travel is required, there is an additional travel fee of $2/mile.