Award-Winning BBQ • New England

Real Smoke.
Real BBQ.

Matt's Backyard BBQ brings competition-style barbecue to catering, pop-ups and special events with brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken and classic sides made for serious BBQ lovers.

From our pit to your party

BBQ people remember.

From intimate backyard parties to full buffet service, we build menus around smoked meats, crowd-pleasing sides and the competition-inspired flavors Matt's Backyard BBQ is known for.

Ribs

Deep color, smoke, bark and glaze — made to be the centerpiece of the table.

Full BBQ Plates

Brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and homemade-style sides.

Catering Buffets

Flexible setups for parties, fundraisers, celebrations and company events.

Built around the smoke

Competition roots. Catering hospitality.

The same attention to texture, seasoning, smoke and presentation that matters on the competition field goes into the food we serve your guests.

Matt's Backyard BBQ catering service line

Catch us out on the road

Upcoming Events

Follow Matt's Backyard BBQ at competitions, pop-ups and special BBQ weekends across New England.

SEPTEMBER11–132026

Camp Harkness Beachside BBQ Showdown & Unified Que

Waterford, Connecticut

A special weekend on the shores of Long Island Sound featuring a CBA four-meat pro contest and the Unified Que.

Competition BBQUnified QueBeachside Event

SEPTEMBER262026

Wilmington Fall Festival

Wilmington, Massachusetts

Come see Matt's Backyard BBQ at the Wilmington Fall Festival.

Fall FestivalMatt's Backyard BBQ

OCTOBER32026

Ludlow Fall Festival

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Come see Matt's Backyard BBQ at the Ludlow Fall Festival.

Fall FestivalMatt's Backyard BBQ

More dates coming soon. This section can easily be updated as new vending dates, competitions and catering appearances are booked.

Straight from Matt's pit

Food & Catering Gallery

Real food. Real events. No stock photography.

Briskets in smoker — Briskets on the pit

Brisket and ribs meal — Brisket & ribs plate

Outdoor BBQ buffet — Outdoor catering buffet

Guests being served BBQ — Catering service

Tomahawk steak over fire — Live-fire cooking

Bring the smoke to your event

Book Matt's Backyard BBQ

Tell us about your event and we'll have the details needed to start building a menu and quote.