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.
Redemption BBQ is Richmond’s best and most authentic Virginia-style barbecue. All of our meats are “beyond organic”—raised humanely and sustainably on pasture by regenerative farmers. As a true farm-to-table restaurant, our menu is subject to change based on availability.
Pork from Autumn Olive Farms, Polyface Farms, and Firsthand Foods
Chicken from Polyface Farms, Parker Family Farm, and Sunrise Farms
Beef from Firsthand Foods and Polyface Farms
Catering Packages
Serving estimates depend on how much you want to provide for each person. 1/4 pound portions of meat and half-cup sides correspond to 4, 10, or 20 servings below. If you would rather provide 1/3 pound of meat per person and slightly larger side portions, this corresponds to 3, 7, or 15 servings below. There is a $4/pound surcharge for brisket. If needed, these packages include plates, napkins, utensils, and serving utensils.
Small ($58)
One pound of barbecued meat, sauces on the side, four locally baked buns, a pint of Tidewater Slaw, and two additional pint-sized sides. Serves 3-4.
Medium ($145)
2.5 pounds of barbecued meat, 2 half-pints of sauce, 10 locally baked buns, 1 medium pan of Tidewater Slaw, and two additional medium pans of sides. Serves 7-10.
Large ($290)
5 pounds of barbecued meat (choose 1 or 2 meats; add $4/pound for brisket), 4 half-pints of sauce, 20 locally baked buns, 1 pan of Tidewater Slaw, and two pans of sides. Serves 15-20.
Small Batch Virginia Barbecue by the Pound
serves 3-4
Chopped 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 Crossroads Sauce for the perfect balance of smoky pork & vinegary sauce familiar to generations of Virginians.
Pork Belly ($30/pound)
Rich pieces of pork belly smoked in our Unforbidden Fruit 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 ($32/pound)
Barbecued beef shoulder, chopped & sauced with Commonwealth.
Brisket Burnt Ends ($32/pound)
Our take on a Kansas City classic: chunks of brisket point barbecued in our Unforbidden Fruit Sauce.
Smoked Portobello Mushrooms ($4 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 20 half-cup portions, serving 15-20
Pan of Mac and Cheese ($45)
Elbow pasta in a creamy cheese sauce.
Pan of Collard Greens ($45)
Collard greens cooked with smoked ham hocks in rich potlikker.
Pan of Green Beans ($45)
Southern-style green beans cooked with ham hocks and butter.
Pan of Baked Beans ($45)
Great northern beans slow cooked with brisket, molasses, and jalapeños.
Pan of Succotash Salad ($45)
Corn, butter beans, pimentos, red onions, and tomatoes marinated in a tangy vinaigrette.
Pan of Potato Salad ($45)
Red potatoes in a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing with tarragon leaves and other spices.
Pan of Cucumber Salad ($45)
Cucumbers and red onions marinated in sweetened vinegar.
Pan of Tidewater Slaw ($45)
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.