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Welcome to Gus s BBQ Catering! Gus s BBQ Catering brings the celebrated hospitality of our restaurant straight to your event. Once onsite our capable staff works hard to ensure that you and your guests are able to sit back and enjoy a smooth service filled with fresh and delicious BBQ! Our menu ranges from casual finger food to full buffet, offering a variety of southern inspired classics everyone can enjoy. Whether we are celebrating your big day or catering your office party we strive to provide a no-fuss, collaborative process that accommodates each event s unique needs with ease. We look forward to working together! Service Options Pick-Up: Let us know the day and time you want your order ready. We ll have it packed and ready for pick-up. Delivery and Set-Up (Minimum order $250 + delivery charge): We ll deliver everything in disposable aluminum pans and help you set it up. Full Service (Minimum of 50 guests): We ll take care of everything from set-up to serving, and finally clean-up. Our staff will provide everything you need on a buffet line. The Smoke Monster* (Minimum of 50 guests): Featuring your own personal pitmaster, a wood burning smoker, 55 inch flat screen tv, surround sound stereo system and a kegerator, our full service mobile trailer is sure to WOW your guests. Choose catering package 1-4 and add The Smoke Monster for an additional fee, or go with our all inclusive Trailer Pack. It s the ultimate party on wheels! All catering orders are subject to availability. Please allow us at least 72 hours notice for all pick up and delivery orders. Full service options should be booked at least one week in advance and Smoker Trailer events require at least 2 weeks advance notice. *Smoke Monster subject to weather conditions and parking restrictions. Only available within 15 miles of South Pasadena location.
CATERING PACKAGES For 20 guests or more All packages come with Gus s Original, Spicy and Carolina Gold BBQ sauce. Packages that include Pulled Pork come with Gus s Red Pepper Vinegar Sauce as well. You may add a House or Caesar Salad to any package for an additional $1.95pp. Sides: Cole Slaw, BBQ Baked Beans, Red Skin Potato Salad, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Braised Southern Greens, Jalapeño Cheddar Grits, Creamed Corn, Louisiana Red Beans & Rice, Dirty Rice, Mac N Cheese *Note: Minimum of 20 guests. Packages cannot be altered and we cannot split orders among different packages. Package 1 - $13.95 pp Package 4 - $20.95 pp Smoked Sausage (original or jalapeño cheddar) Choice of Carolina Style Pulled Pork or Texas Beef Brisket Choice of Memphis Baby Back Ribs or St. Louis Spare Ribs BBQ Brick Chicken Choice of Carolina Style Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket or Smoked Sausage (original or jalapeño cheddar) Package 2 - $16.95 pp BBQ Brick Chicken Choice of Carolina Style Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket or Smoked Sausage (original or jalapeño cheddar) Package 3 - $18.95 pp Choice of Memphis Baby Back Ribs or St. Louis Spare Ribs Choice of BBQ Brick Chicken, Carolina Style Pulled Pork, Texas Beef Brisket or Smoked Sausage (original or jalapeño cheddar) Trailer Pack - $29.95 pp Includes THE SMOKE MONSTER Choice of Memphis Baby Back Ribs or St. Louis Spare Ribs Smoked Sausage (original or jalapeño cheddar) Choice of Carolina Style Pulled Pork or Texas Beef Brisket 805 Blonde Ale (3 hour service) (pp: per person)
APPETIZERS Mini Cornbread Muffins Served with Honey Butter (1 Dozen)........... $9 Classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip Served with Homemade Tortilla Chips 1/2 Pan (Serves 30-35)..................... $65 Smoky Guacamole Served with Homemade Tortilla Chips (serves 15-20 people)...................... $35 Spicy Smothered Hot Wings SALADS All Salads are served with the dressing on the side. Small Serves 10-12 Large Serves 20-25 House Salad Mixed Greens, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Candied Peanuts, Cornbread Croutons, Louisiana Peanut Dressing....................... $25 / $50 Iceberg Wedge Smothered in our Fiery Homemade Wing Sauce and served with Blue Cheese Dressing 1/2 Pan (Serves 15-20)..................... $50 Applewood Smoked Bacon, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing (Sm serves 10 - Lg serves 20)............... $25 / $50 Deviled Eggs Smoked Portobello Salad A Southern favorite topped with Crispy Smoked Ham (1 Dozen)..................... $16 Bourbon Cured and Smoked Salmon Fillet A Whole Salmon Fillet served with our Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce (serves 25-30)............. $130 Smokehouse Chili Served with Cheddar Cheese, Diced Red Onion, and Pickled Jalapeños 1 Quart................................. $20 Romaine, Radicchio & Kale, Grilled Corn, Roasted Asparagus, Green Beans, Smoked Tomatoes, Radish, Celery, Feta Cheese, Creamy Oregano Vinaigrette.............. $40 / $80 Caesar Salad Romaine & Radicchio, Grated Parmesan, Cornbread Croutons, Parmesan Crisp............... $30 / $60 Kale and Couscous Salad Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, Cucumber, Sliced Grapes, Dill, Smoked Tomato Vinaigrette.......... $30 / $60 Gus s Old Fashioned Cobb Smoked Turkey, Romaine, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Chives, Hard-Boiled Egg, Sherry Vinaigrette...................... $45 / $90
SANDWICHES & SLIDERS DESSERTS (Served by the dozen) Mini Pulled Pork Cole Slaw, Mop Sauce, Mini Rustic Ciabatta Bun................................$45 Mini Brisket Original BBQ Sauce, Gus s House Spread, Cole Slaw, Mini Rustic Ciabatta Bun............ $50 Gus s BBQ Sliders Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Onion Strings, Original BBQ Sauce, Roasted Garlic Aioli........ $35 FAMILY STYLE MENU Gus s BBQ Specialties By The Pound By The Piece Memphis Baby Back Ribs............ N/A........ $24.95 St. Louis Spare Ribs................. N/A........ $24.95 BBQ Brick Chicken (Whole chicken)...... N/A........ $17.95 Texas Beef Brisket................ $17.95.......... N/A Carolina Style Pulled Pork......... $16.95.......... N/A Original Smoked Sausage......... $13.95.......... N/A Smoked Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage. $13.95.......... N/A SIGNATURE SIDES Quart (Serves 5-7) - 1/2 Pan (Serves 18-20) Full Pan (Serves 45-50) Quart 1/2 Pan BBQ Baked Beans.............. $12..... Red Skin Potato Salad........... $10..... Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes.. $10..... Braised Southern Greens........ $12..... Creamed Corn................. $15..... Jalapeño Cheddar Grits......... $10..... Louisiana Red Beans & Rice...... $12..... Dirty Rice..................... $12..... Mac N Cheese................. $10..... Cole Slaw...................... $8...... Full Pan $35...... $75 $30...... $65 $30...... $65 $35...... $75 $45...... $95 $30...... $65 $35...... $75 $35...... $75 $30...... $65 $25...... $55 Blueberry Biscuit Cobbler (serves 20)...... $60 Served with a Warm Lemon Blueberry Sauce and Oatmeal Crumb Topping Orange Bourbon Pecan Bars (serves 20).... $60 Pecan Pie on top of a Shortbread Cookie Crust topped with Caramel Sauce Homemade Red Velvet Cake (20 Small Slices).. $32 House Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies (1 Dozen)..................... $18 ADD-ONS Pint Quart Gus s Original BBQ Sauce......... $5.95...... $9.95 Gus s Spicy BBQ Sauce........... $5.95...... $9.95 Gus s Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce.... $5.95...... $9.95 Gus s Red Pepper Vinegar Sauce... $3.95...... $6.95 Honey Butter................... $6.95..... $13.95 Jalapeño Jelly.................. $8.95..... $17.95 Rustic Ciabatta Bun...................... $1.50 ea. Mini Rustic Ciabatta Bun................... $.90 ea. BEVERAGES Only available with full-service catering. per person Bottled Water.............................. $1.75 Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite...................... $1.75 Fresh Squeezed Lemonade.................. $2.75 Iced Tea (Regular, Passion or Sweet).......... $2.75 Fresh Brewed Coffee and Decaf...............$2.75 Jack s Mac and Cheese A blend of Three Cheeses, Applewood Smoked Bacon, and Crimini Mushrooms topped with Crispy Bread Crumbs and White Truffle Oil 1/2 Pan $40 Full Pan $85
FAQs How far will Gus s travel? We typically have a radius of 15 miles that we will travel for full service events and 30 miles for delivery. How does the food travel and stay warm? Our food is packed in hot boxes that will keep it at a safe and hot temperature. What is included in Full Service? We will bring all the necessary tools in order to serve your guests our delicious food buffet style. We provide everything required for our buffet set up including our tables, linens, table runners, chafing dishes, serving utensils, and décor. We are more than happy to provide complimentary durable black plastic plates as well as cutlery, paper napkins, and wet naps. How many servers will I need? This depends on the size of your event and the amount of food ordered. As a rule of thumb, we recommend 1 server per 30 guests. What can I expect of the servers at my event? For your event you will be assigned a Captain who will be your point of contact throughout the day. You will also be provided a wait staff that will handle setting up/cleaning up the buffet station and serving the food. The team is unable to assist in event set up, tear down, or anything not related to food service. Does Gus s provide bar service? Currently we only offer beer service on The Smoke Monster Trailer Package. We do, however, offer a variety of nonalcoholic options. What are the additional charges that apply to the full service catering options? We charge $150 per captain, $125 per server and $100 per cook for a 5-hour block. Anything above 5 hours will be charged at $30 per captain/hr, $25 per server/hr and $20 per cook/hr. There is also an 15% on-site fee added to all orders to cover equipment, fuel, insurance, permits and other miscellaneous charges. Is gratuity automatically added to the bill? We do not add gratuity to your bill as we believe this is at the discretion of our guests based on the level of hospitality received. Our team will work hard to ensure that your event goes smoothly and that everything is to your satisfaction. Our staff is appreciative of any gratuity that you should choose to provide. How early do you arrive to set-up? We typically need 1 hour to set up for full service events and 1 hour and 30 minutes for events using The Smoke Monster. If you need us to arrive earlier for any reason please notify the Catering Coordinator to discuss options. Will Gus s tray-pass appetizers? Yes, we can tray pass most of our appetizers. What if I have food left over? In the event that you find yourself with a few additional helpings left over, our servers will be more than happy to pack up your extras. We can package it family style for you to keep or you can send your guests home with individual to-go portions. How long do I have until my final head count is needed? We ask that you provide us with your final head count within 5 days of your event. Does Gus s require a deposit? We will require a signature and 50% deposit for any order above $750. Can I combine or alter packages? Unfortunately we do not allow guests to alter or combine any of our packages.
BRAGGING RIGHTS We just had Gus s cater our wedding. I don t think there is a better wedding food/catering option! The service was incredible, everyone loved the food (not just because it was BBQ but because it was GOOD BBQ) and it was incredibly affordable. Used Gus s BBQ for a Graduation party, and all I can say is not only did all the guests rave about the food but I also hired a couple of their servers that went above and beyond my expectations. The food was awesome, they were professional in all areas of service, I will use them again for sure. I want to also give a very special thanks to Gus s catering coordinator. She has great follow through, attention to detail and the ability to direct and manage her team well. I cannot thank you guys enough for making our wedding so special and memorable. Food truly brings people together, and this was a meal that people won t forget! On behalf of John Muir HS Class of 73 we wanted to thank you for a wonderful BBQ dinner. Everyone expressed how delicious the food was and your staff so helpful and accommodating as well. It was the perfect setting for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. A FEW OF OUR CLIENTS: Annandale Golf Course Bank of America California ISO Cal Tech Children s Hospital LA Disney Ganahl Lumber GMC Google HCC Surety Hill Farrer Holy Family Church Kaiser Kidspace Museum Layton Construction Maxwell House (preferred vendor) Occidental Studios Parsons Santa Anita Racetrack So Cal Edison St Edmund s Nursery School The Edison Thorson Buick Tournament of Roses (House) University of Southern California Valentine School PLACING YOUR ORDER If your event is within 72 hours, please contact the restaurant directly. For all future orders and events, please call 888-795-GUSS (4877) to speak to our catering coordinator. GUS S SOUTH PASADENA 808 Fair Oaks Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030 626-799-3251 GUS S CLAREMONT 500 W 1st Street Claremont, CA 91711 909-445-0931 #gussbbq All menu items and prices subject to change. 2018 Gus s BBQ