The food here was sooo good! No notes except I think I got baked beans instead of the red beans and rice I ordered but I still ate them!!

We hired them for our junior athletic Association baseball opening day league, and the food was great Everyone loved it ,thank you all read more

Amazing food and service! Would not hesitate to recommend City BBQ to anybody looking for excellent BBQ and great service. We decided to order full service catering for a backyard BBQ birthday party. Crew was awesome, set up and service went smoothly and they packaged up all leftovers for us when service finished. Food portions were extremely generous and we definitely over-ordered, but luckily the leftovers were delicious. We ordered brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and ribs. The ribs were a huge hit but everything was great. Sides included Potato salad (excellent), beans (not your typical BBQ beans but also good), Mac 'n cheese (I didn't have any but everyone else liked it) and some little cornbread bites. I don't think you can go wrong with any of it. read more

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We use City Barbeque for a youth opening day for baseball . All the volunteers were extremely happy with the food . I could say it was reasonably priced generous portions and more importantly some of the best barbecue I've had in years . I would highly recommend them and have to others . The staff that showed up to deliver the food was amazingly courteous . Unfortunately there's only five stars I couldn't give them anymore . read more

What a treat! City BBQ catered our event down here in Seal Beach and not one person (about 50+) was disappointed. Ribs fall off the bone delicious BBQ chicken so good beans and potatoes good too. Highly recommend these guys / Gals wish I would've taken a a few pics for a visual representation but hopefully I painted a good pic for y'all. So good! read more

Best BBQ I've ever tasted. If you're near the Compton area or need catering service please give City BBQ & Catering a chance. You will not be disappointed. Everything they sell is delicious and made with love! The service and the staff are so friendly. read more

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The food is well seasoned and tastes like it was cooked in the family backyard! 10s across the board! City BBQ and Catering is where it's at! read more

City BBQ filled my request on short notice with the best variety of meats and sides. As time was of the essence, I asked Liset to pick food appropriate for an aging group of guests and she nailed. She was friendly, punctual and professional. As a result, my guests wanted City BBQ's contact information. read more

We hired City BBQ for a graduation celebration and WOW..they completely exceeded every expectation. The team was professional, friendly and organized! Every dish (smoked brisket, ribs and chicken) was a hit! If you're looking for unforgettable bbq and amazing service then this is a 10/10 experience. read more

Come on!!!!! This was literally the very best BBQ I have ever had in my life. Before City BBQ, that crown belonged to Phillips. Back in the day, I would stand in line for two hours. But they can't even *touch* this que. We ordered beef brisket, pork ribs, and chicken with mac'n' cheese, greens and potato salad. Indescribable, but I will try. Tender and moist, smoked to perfection, seasoned like grandma, and if you walk past and forget to squeeze on the sauces - The Sauce, Sweet, Spicy - and then go back later and put some on your already half-eaten meal, it's like you started all over again with another delicious lunch. Then, for the vegans, Barak prepared a hearty salad with a cilantro sauce. Their dishes are my barometer for an excellent caterer: if they care about people with dietary restrictions, they care about everyone. Our vegans were literally almost in tears, and then he hand delivered small plates of vegan greens. At that point, I wanted to cry. We requested that Barak and his young chefs cater a work event. They showed up plenty of time in advance to set up their chafing dishes, and then followed up with their food. They could not have been more efficient and organized, even before the boss arrived. The young chefs continually buffed the servers with their cloths and attended to us with kindness and attentiveness. You would think it was a wedding. They stuck around a while after service and you can see the family atmosphere that Barak and his team have created for them. Y'all this team takes the time and love to feed people without homes. They hold space for all with love and respect and it shows. I need them to finish that building that they keep talking about and I need them to open a restaurant. I brought a plate home to my hungry daughter after she came home from work and she was like, "Where can we get more??" It was kinda sad that we have to struggle without it. read more

The BBQ was awesome. The meat is slow cooked and smoked. It's so tender and tasty. I also love all of the fixings. Great flavor and great eating! Highly recommended! read more

BBQ ribs to die for! Meat is perfectly done and practically falls off the bone. Tri-tip excellent too with very tasty side dishes (baked beans, macaroni & cheese, salad). Finally? great people serving it all up. read more

Thank you so much for a wonderful and delicious lunch. All the food was delicious, as promised, but the absolute BEST in my opinion was the BRISKET. It was superb! We only got compliments and thank yous from everyone. We really appreciate the time and effort you spent to make our house warming/birthday party a memorable one. Hats off to you Sir Barak! read more

City BBQ & Catering - Smoked Chicken, Smoked Brisket, Mac 'N Cheese, Bangin' Baked Beans, Ceasar Salad, Triple Chocolate Brownies - Caterers Near Me - East Compton, California

Simply said, this is the best BBQ I've ever had. I was introduced to City Catering through an event my church hosted recently in San Diego. We loved everything we tried...the pulled pork, fall-off-the-bone ribs, the moist and smoky tri-tip...not to mention the creamy and flavorful potato salad and the BEANS. Oh, man. Now that I've had baked beans with pineapple, I can never go back to anything else! The spicy, sweet/sour flavors were amazing. I love City Catering and can't wait to have it again! Love their crew as well and their hearts to serve others. Knowing that to support this business means supporting their efforts to help people in need is a win-win. read more

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This just might be the best BBQ in southern California. Great ribs, tri tip, and Mac and cheese. If you're looking for BBQ, this is THE place to get it from. read more

Amazing food!! Sweet people!!! Plates are so tasty and the portion size is beautiful.

City BBQ is some of the best BBQ I have had in an awhile. Their Brisket was perfectly smoked and did not get dry after plated. Looking forward to connecting with them for one of our church events soooon!!! read more

Our church had a special event where you could get a delicious BBQ meal to go and support a great group out of Compton. Their mission is to make great food (it was fabulous) and give back and help the homeless in Compton. Even Finn had a big smile after tasting the pork sandwich https://www.citycateringcpt.com/the-mission read more

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Food is delicious and seasoned perfectly. Barack was kind and accommodating to our group. Definitely will cater again.

I had them cater for my baby shower and they have AMAZING BBQ!!! Will definitely be recommending them to everyone I know !!! We ordered the tri tip & BBQ chicken and it was the best I've ever had ! Perfectly Smokey and so tender even after reheating the next day . We also ordered the cheesy potatoes which were hash brown style and soooo delicious if you order from them you definitely have to get them ! Lastly we ordered the baked beans that were to die for !! I wish they had a store front so I could try everything. Thank you so much City BBQ !!! read more

Visited City Catering today for the launch of their business. The food was spectacular. I especially liked the ribs. So tasty the meat was falling off the bones. The smokey flavor was our of this world. Tried the greens and sweet potato pie too, both fabulous! read more

so good! It's hard to find good bbq ribs in LA but they do it well! & not only is the meat yummy but the sides are amazing too! So many places don't have red beans + rice, one of my favorite sides but they got it down!! def recommend. plus the owners / staff are so so amazing and only elevate the experience. read more

First time I had city bbq and catering was at the unearth and empower scholarship luncheon. Food was on point! The vegan options were fire. The chicken and brisket and did not miss! Would definitely recommend for any party or event! read more

California, specifically LA gets a bad rap when it comes to good barbecue...primarily because barbecue in LA sucks, but it's also because it sucks. City Catering is taking on the monumental responsibility of changing that, no longer will be a Taco and Avocado Toast haven. I've had everything on the menu, even things that weren't on the menu...I'll be the first and second to tell you, you can't go wrong with a single item. Im extremely partial to the brisket, beans and cheesy potatoes. Once it becomes socially acceptable, I'll be adorning myself with brisket drippings as a form of men's fragrance. Hoping they bring the Friday Feast back, but just do yourself a favor and gather 15 of your friends, order and let the good times roll. The customer experience feels like you walked into the set of Cheers or stumbled across a family reunion, it's hard to do but they make Chick-Fil-A look lazy. Do yourself a favor, get the food, get a shirt, and order some pies. Thank me later. read more

Eating this food as I write this review, because I am so impressed! The food was catered for a church conference I am attending. The food was exceptional and oh my, the brisket just melts in your mouth! Chicken and hot links are also so tender, flavorful and juicy. Baked Beans and potato salad is a must addition! And I got a brownie y'all - so delicious and moist. The staff is so friendly and hospitable! You have to have this BBQ in your life! read more

Hired City BBQ to cater our work event on a Saturday. They brought their 20 foot smoker and set up their tables/other items nicely. Their customer service was amazing and all the feedback I got from our employees the following Monday was nothing but great things! One of them even said it was better than Texas BBQ. My fave was the mac and cheese and hot links; but everyone loved everything! Did not receive any complaints whatsoever. Def recommend them for any event, big or small. read more

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Had a 4th of July party and City BBQ provided the best experience possible. They arrived on time and served our guests with some of the best food and hospitality. All servings were plentiful and tasty. Would highly recommend their catering service and staff. Cleaned up perfectly afterwards. read more

I was very fortunate to find City BBQ! Communication is smooth from start to finish. Liset provided me with a quote for a 20-person birthday party for smoked ribs, brisket, mashed potatoes and cheesy potatoes. The pricing is reasonable and most importantly the food was DELICIOUS! Being that this is my first time ordering from them, there was some hesitation but let me say, that I was pleasantly pleased by the flavor of the food. The meat from the ribs was tender and falling off the bones. The briskets so tender and full of flavor. The mac and cheese and cheesy potatoes was all sooo delicious! My family all asked where the food was from and kept raving about it. It was so fulfilling and we will certainly consider using them again and refer them to friends and family!! Thank you Liset and City BBQ for your delicious food and customer service read more

City BBQ was kind enough to serve food at a recent church event. I was blown away by the food. Incredible. More than that, I was blown away by the people who prepared and served the food. They made you feel like you're at a family cookout. Very friendly, very welcoming. This is a place you go out of your way to visit. Worth it! read more

Talk about some good tasting BBQ! A friendly Christian based business with a solid purpose to help those in need. Their smoked Pulled Pork, Tri-tip, Chicken, and everything else is simply, Amazing!! read more

Dam that's good, that's what I was thinking after my second plate of brisket, pulled pork, cabbages. And potato salad. It's like that when your plate is clean and you ate so fast, you can't believe it's gone already. Even the leftovers the next day we're still good. This is fantastic bbq with a unique flavor. Highly recommend read more

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Our whole family is still sitting around the table and we're all smiling because of the City Catering Family Feast we just tried to take down. Also smiling because there are leftovers! I'll go down the list of our order. Ribs: massive, smoked to perfection and falling off the bone. I love the crunchy end bits - makes me really want to try their brisket. Next time! Chicken: moist, smokey and boneless. Far from the boring chicken at most bbq places. The mixed vegetables are long gone. Perfectly sautéed with a blessing of vinegar. Subtle and sublime. Now, we get to one of the most delicious sides ever, the cheesy potatoes. Sturdy, creamy, crusty and perfect. Also, their sauce is tangy, a lil sweet and thick. Love it. The City Catering guys are all really cool, too. Generous with spirit. read more

We are a Long Beach Non profit who hired City Catering to cater our volunteer event today! This place provided us with top level BBQ at very reasonable prices. Everyone in attendance agreed it was the best BBQ and service we have had! Barak was a pleasure to work with!!! We Highly Recommend this place!! read more

I was throwing a birthday party and a different food vendor cancelled 5 days before. I contacted this company because I has their food at another event, and they had a quote to me within 2 hours and came through with the best barbeque I have ever had. Amazing service, food, and they followed through on their commitments. What else could I ask for? read more

I'm writing this review solely based on the AMAZING customer service I have received from Barak and his team! I have yet tried his food but the service was so above and beyond I need to share it! Once we actually get to try the food I will be adding to this about how epic the food is!! I also work at a local Compton business and was trying to support other Compton businesses! I wanted to recognize my team for doing such an amazing job in 2019 and for all the accolades they achieved so far in 2020! I was able to connect with Barak and put together a wonderful luncheon for my team on the small budget I had to work with! Unfortunately with everything that is going on in the world right now I am no longer able to have this amazing luncheon for my team per my companies guidelines. I was so nervous to reach out to Barak since he had already done so much to accommodate and make this such a special event for my teams! But to my surprise! He was sooooo incredibly understanding and reassured me we can postpone my teams luncheon for a later date! This is the exact reason why I wanted to work with another local business! I highly recommend reaching out to Barak for any of your catering needs! If the food is anything like the service I have received then there is no other way to go than City Catering!!!! read more

Ordered a family meal deal with City Catering.... I've had their food before at a few parties... the food is so good and the portions are enough to have a little for some leftovers... the people are great and they help the community of Compton in many ways.... tasty smoked meats and mouthwatering sides!! Whether you get a family meal deal or have them cater your party.... you will not be disappointed!! Thanks guys!!!! You guys rock!! read more

City BBQ & Catering - Family Meal Deal- pulled pork, smoked tri-tip, cheesy potatoes, baked beans, biscuits, with an optional full or half rack of ribs!! - Caterers Near Me - East Compton, California

These guys are the best--they care about their community and know their stuff when it comes to meat! The pulled pork is heavenly, and the ribs are fantastic (although next time I'll see if I can order just "burned" end pieces ). Thanks to Barak and the crew for a wonderful product and we hope to see you all in person again very soon! read more

City BBQ & Catering - Caterers Near Me - East Compton, California

What a great meal they provided for our Dragonboat Club. The club members just couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. I really enjoyed the Baked Beans, they were fantastic. They even included a treat for everyone at no cost. read more

Best, most flavorful BBQ AND sides I've had in ages. Barrack and his team are lovely and the quality here is insane. Cannot recommend the brisket, hot links and chicken enough. The red beans dish is incredible, so well seasoned it tastes like Grandma served it up. The cheesy potatoes dish is stunningly good as well. You'd do yourself a disservice to not try this place out. AND tell all your friends while you at it read more

Very, very good. We had the ribs, chicken, mac & cheese, and the beans. The meats each had a unique smoky flavor and were cooked to perfection. The sides had they're own delicious attributes as well, especially the beans. Well done boys! They've got an awesome rig that's very well maintained and includes two smokers. Not to mention the owners are class acts and give back to the community. It's a win win with these guys and I'd trust them for any event. read more