The food here is SO good! You can tell it's hand-crafted, all the meat is pulled-to-order and it…read moredefinitely shows! Sides were so good, the collards were exceptional. The service here is top notch. Lindsay was my server and took extra good care of me, and my pup! Jordan and Bri are great as well, they really care about their guests. Having been in the food service industry, I can relate to the job and know what it takes. They all have IT, and Big John's is lucky to have them! The atmosphere was perfect. I prefer outdoor seating, and the outside patio area was as clean as the inside. Makes it really easy to stay a while! ;) Overall, this establishment exemplifies what dining SHOULD be. Keep up the great work guys and ladies, you have a new lifelong customer here, no doubt about it!

I seriously can't wait to be back at Big John's! Let me tell you 5 reasons why we WILL be back:…read more 1. Our waitress was absolutely the sweetest. Lindsay gets a special shout-out for being kind, caring, and attentive! What a ray of sunshine! She was so excited when she arrived with my dessert (she made a brownie sundae just for me). It was everything you would want in a sweet treat. A perfectly warm brownie and cold vanilla ice cream topped with whipped cream just hits, and they do it right! 2. The. Meats. Were. GREAT. I got the sampler sliders and my boyfriend got the sampler platter. The slider buns were perfect and even toasted a bit which added major bonus points for me. The pulled pork was tender and flavorful. Brisket was peppery and perfect. Ribs were also veryyyy tenderrrrrr. You can tell the food is made with love. All I could do was smile as I ate my lunch, knowing I have an amazing bbq spot so close to me. 3. The corn nuggets were SO GOOD and SO comforting. Crispy, sweet, and perfect. I eyed the menu before going, and these caught my eye immediately. They did not disappoint. I can't wait to have them again! 4. The sauces were FIRE. The sweet and the crimson were perfect to us. 5. Who doesn't like 80s Rock and Roll?! Its one of those places that make you feel at home. The location is perfect, as well. Lakefront is a great place to dily dally while you digest the deliciousness. Rock on, Big John!!

Chef Kelvin is an absolute class act. The entire experience with him from first contact to event…read moreand after was amazing. My family traveled from all over and met up in a VRBO in Orlando (9 adults, 5 kids) to celebrate my dad's 75th birthday. He wanted to have a party and since I love food, I volunteered to take care of the catering. I had been working with a company on plans for the event 6 weeks prior, but 3 weeks before the event, they suddenly realized that it was a Sunday and they don't cater on Sundays. Talk about frustrating! Add to that, April is wedding season in Orlando and it was Easter Sunday. Well, Chef Kelvin to the rescue. His communication was absolutely ideal. From first filling out the contact form on his website, I had fun picking out the menu items and he worked with me on ensuring there was a good variety and one of our allergies was kept in mind. He reached out the day before to confirm everything, and then was extremely communicative the day of. His staff was so pleasant, and they were all respectful and helpful the day of the event. Absolute ideal communication throughout the process for me. And THE FOOD! OMG! It was so good. We definitely had too much, which was my plan (I always prefer to have too much, running out is no fun at a party). We kept some of the leftovers at the rental and our local family (4 adults, 1 kid) took some home too and enjoyed them. Chef came prepared with takeaway boxes and was able to package it all up for us. Here's what we ordered with a bit of commentary :) - Lamb Chops (I adore lamb and this was so well executed. He confirmed desired temp and nailed it) - BBQ Pulled Pork (this was a party favorite!) - Chicken Wings (loved the crispy skin and sauce, so good) - Pop Corn Chicken Bites (super popular with everyone! And reheated really well) - Shrimp Skewers (more popular than I had expected!) - Garlic Mash (my husband keeps raving about this. It was fantastic) - Garlic Bread (bread is always good!) - Baked Mac & Cheese (fantastic fresh and amazing reheated in the oven) - Smoked Cream Corn (my favorite, this was SO GOOD) - Garden Salad (in retrospect not needed, but I wanted to provide something green haha!) Honestly do not hesitate - reach out to Chef Kelvin for your event. You will not be disappointed. I'm so glad my original plan didn't work out.

Hired him backninnaprilmfor an event in October...he was paid in full…read moreDue to unforeseen circumstances (hurricane) which i was fully empathetic to he had to cancel .didnt notify me until day of event.the hurricane was 2 weeks before Florida was up.and running but still i inderstand. He contacted me said refund in full would be in 5-7 business day..it has been 1 month or more no.calls no emails and he has ghosted me but flossing on social.media he in NYC....i am a black business owner i understand why peoplendont want to work with us at times..BRO RUN ME MY COINS

The food delivered by Strictly Brisket Catering is great. The meat is super moist and full of…read moreflavor. The Smoked Mac is a great twist. The beans are spicy and sweet at the same time. And the Banana Pudding is so rich.

People are great sandwiches are delicious but I wish they could get nice bread that has favor and…read morelike a Italian piece of bread

This place was incredible. Everyone was so welcoming--they took the time to use our names, and…read moregenuinely thanked us throughout our visit. You can tell it's a true family-run business, with three different generations working behind the counter, which made the experience even more special. I love supporting family-owned spots like this, and it was even better connecting with people who share faith--it felt like more than just a meal. The sandwich itself was amazing. The bread was soft, the meats were top-quality, and everything tasted fresh. You can really taste the care they put into their food. What stood out most was the personal touch--they remembered all of our names and made sure to say goodbye to each of us before we left. Great food, great people, and a true home-style atmosphere. Five stars--highly recommend.

‍: @chef.abbi Review…read more The food was EXCEPTIONAL and @chef.abbi was SPECTACULAR! She arrived 20 minutes early, fully equipped and prepared to provide an outstanding dining experience. The meal was flavorful and her professional demeanor was refreshing. The decorative table setting and complimentary Prosecco was the perfect touch to curate the vibe of the evening! Sidenote: Her oxtails sliders should be illegal they're so GOOD 100 out of 10!!!!! * Appetizers: Oxtail sliders * Seafood dip & chips Family Style Entree: Fried chicken * Baked macaroni * String beans w/smoke turkey * Candy yams * Cornbread

Started out good then after I picked a menu, nothing. Haven't heard from them since. Very…read moredisappointing.

We've had Chef Al cook for our family 3 times now and every time has been such a treat! The food he…read moreprepares is simply amazing--some of the best food we've ever had. Everything is always cooked perfectly and the flavors are next level. He works together beautifully with his wife who makes awesome desserts. It is a full service experience from start to finish--preparing a menu, cooking food on site at your home, and then they take care of all the clean up when it's over. Not only is Chef Al an amazing chef, but he also is a pleasure to talk to, he's engaging, and he's happy to answer questions. Our kids love him too! If you're looking for an amazing private chef to deliver the ultimate luxurious dining experience, look no further. Chef Al is your guy!

WOW what an incredible dinner experience!…read more We provided Chef Al with a rough idea of our dinner preferences along with a couple food allergies and he created a stunning menu in no time. He was also able to make adjustments as needed. The private dinner was absolutely phenomenal and delicious. Chef Al is no ordinary chef, you can tell he has some upscale culinary training and experience. The food was so delicious we didn't want to stop eating lol. Ahi with an incredible soy orange glaze over crispy wontons and Chilean sea bass cooked to perfection were just a couple of the highlights from our dinner. Chef Al is so great this was actually the second time we booked him! And his encore was just as incredible as the first private dinner he did for us last year. Super friendly and professional - would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for the perfect private dinner experience.

We hired Chef Mike Cotton for Thanksgiving on 11/23/23. At 7:16 am I received a text message from…read morehim that he was unable to pick up food for preparation of our meal this morning because everything was closed. To our disbelief why would he wait till the day of the holiday to buy the food. Needless to say we had to revise our Thanksgiving dinner and and all the guests we invited, some traveling from outside the state because the Chef had no food prepared except an uncooked turkey. This is one of the most unprofessional events that can occur when you are having a dinner party for guests. We luckily found fresh market opened and now we are cooking the entire Thanksgiving meal for our guests ourselves. We are expecting a full refund of our deposit

Zero stars was not an option. Chef Michael had promised a progressive meal full of game meats with…read moreeach course related to the last for our leadership offsite. He proceeded to serve us some bland toasts, a salad that was probably from a bag, and something called a "borg" with "wild game meat" and tiny beef meatballs. The main flavor that carried throughout was salt. He told us there was a dessert that needed two hours to set that looked like vomit. After the "borg" was served he slunk off into the night, grifting us out of a solid chunk of change.