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Headquartered out of Alexandria, Virginia, Smoking Kow BBQ is a restaurant and catering business that provides high-quality barbecue for weddings and other special occasions. Owner, operator, and smoke master Dylan Kough began this enterprise in 2015 as a food truck. Since then, Dylan and his team have expanded their fleet of food trucks and brick-and-mortar restaurants to better serve their customers. You can enjoy tempting barbecue fare for an unforgettable wedding feast.

Cuisine

You can sample Smoking Kow BBQ in tastings before your big day, so you can feel assured of the quality of their offerings. This catering team can cover the preparation, delivery, setup, and cleanup of your wedding dining, including their signature barbecue tacos. These culinary experts can provide a customized menu to suit between 10 and 1000 guests. A food truck is also available to provide a unique and relaxed touch for your special celebration.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$35

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$30

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$40

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$20

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
BBQ
Southern

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Kosher
Nut Free
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Smoking Kow BBQ

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Courtney H. Sent on 03/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Book them!

Smoking Kow has been the talk of our wedding! All of our guests took time to tell us how incredible the food was - and the leftovers we took home didn't even last through the next week! The meat was so flavorful and juicy, the sides were delicious and a huge hit - even some of the sides that are considered "less-popular" like the collard greens and street corn salad were just gobbled up! I wish they could cater for us weekly!! In addition to tasting, looking, and smelling incredible - Dylan was so awesome to work with! He responded quickly to all my emails/texts/phone calls and made sure everything went off without a hitch on our day! We even had to change the venue two weeks before the wedding and Dylan made what could have been a super stressful situation work out seamlessly! He helped us with getting the perfect bartender and even helped set up some additional decor for the buffet & bar areas. I cannot recommend him, his team, and Smoking Kow enough! They are incredible and we will definitely be recommending them to all our friends; we don't have a single negative or even a minor hiccup to share about them, they really are the best. If you're looking for great BBQ, you've found it - no need to look any further just book them now!
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Christine Sent on 11/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Smoking Kow is wonderful!

The food is incredibly good. Everyone loved it. It is also plentiful and affordable. Dylan is great to work with. We needed a good vegetarian main. He was really flexible and worked with us to come up a good option. Reviews of that dish were great just like of the meat dishes and sides. I completely recommend them!
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Andrew W. Sent on 11/06/2021
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Smoking Kow will be the best decision you make for your wedding.

We hired Smoking Kow for our wedding in Oct 2021 in Rockville, MD. We worked with Dylan who was very friendly and organized. First of all, their ffood is amazing. I literally shed a tear during the tasting and everyone during the wedding loved it. We even have friends that went back to the restaurant weeks after the wedding and even catered Smoking Kow for a work event. One of my groomsmen said it was the best wedding food he’s ever had. Dylan is very responsive and organized with all the wedding details. Dylan responded to all emails very quickly and was very patient with all of our questions. He kept track of all of the details of the wedding and executed them the way we wanted. We had sort of a chaotic vendor walkthrough at the venue and Dylan was very patient and provided honest feedback that helped us plan the details of the reception. His staff was great as well and the reception went perfectly. They were fast, clean, and organized. I would recommend Dylan and Smoking Kow to anyone who wants to do buffet style food at their wedding.

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