I wanted to share feedback regarding the recent event Oakland Smoke Shack catered for about 20 people. We ordered the chicken, ribs, pork beans, mac and cheese, and cornbread, and everything was absolutely fantastic. The food was high quality, reasonably priced, and arrived hot and ready to serve. Additionally, communication throughout the process was excellent. All of my guests thoroughly enjoyed the meal and can't wait to use them again. read more

It is awesome the bbq is the best I have ever had the sauce is by far the best. I need this bba spot closer to my location but it is by far the best regardless of location. read more

Great food and even more food than I imagined it would be. Can't wait to get it again. Brisket and corn bread are the best!!! read more

Matt went out of his way to bring us a tasting platter for an upcoming catering event. He brought a TON of food and it was delicious! The sides especially were next level. Would definitely recommend :) read more

We had 90 person catering event. Everyone enjoyed the food! There was just enough protein for 90 people, however, a ton of sides left over! Overall, will definitely order from again! read more

Great caterer, Great food and taste! Brisket, cornbread, mac and cheese, chicken and sweet potatoes were delivered to our unit! Thank you for the delicious food for the CVTCU staff at John Muir Concord! read more

Their BBQ is decent, not to the level of Flint's or Nate's but tasty. The problem is, their bbq sauce is a Meh for me. It's plain, too sweet, and not spicy enough. read more

Absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much Matthew Graf for the delicious food - love always from the nurses and staff of John Muir Concord - CVTCU!! read more

I came here when they were providing food at a winery which was a good thing. I'm glad they were there and I appreciate that they had some food that was edible and good. The portions are quite small, though. And my thoughts aren't about the taste, which was acceptable, but on the presentation. We got the three meat plate and all of the sides were smushed together in one compartment. I was hoping to have some baked beans, however, they were littered with flecks of cornbread (probably not gluten free) and bits of mac and cheese (definitely not gluten free). Additionally it was almost on top of the potato salad (mayo-yech). So some of the meat had those issues as well. So the food was OK and the sides were mixed in and there was a sprinkling of cornbread over everything. The places I love to go to don't do this. So, three stars for me. I can't say that I'd order from them. My husband liked it, but he eats almost anything. I probably wouldn't go back. I'm bringing my own food next time! read more

I ordered the brisket and chicken for a Rosh Hashanah party and I'm so glad I did! EVERYONE wanted to know where the brisket was from. It was absolutely delicious. The chicken was also perfect and delicious, but let's face it, beautifully smoked brisket is a tough act to follow. We also had the spinach salad and the mac & cheese. Also great. I'll be ordering from Matt again and again. If you're searching for the best brisket and chicken in the area, this is it! P.S. I requested a 5:15 delivery time and they arrived on the dot! read more

Oakland Smoke Shack has the best smoked meat I have ever had. Tasty and tender brisket and chicken. The pulled pork was juicy and went great with the homemade BBQ sauce and coleslaw. The Mac and cheese is to die for and the portobello mushrooms are amazing. Service was friendly and delivery went great. I recommend this catering service to all of my friends. I can't wait to order again and try additional menu items. read more

Matt's food and service was amazing! He catered for my parents 50th wedding anniversary for 130 guests but we had well over 150 guests show-up and fill their tummy's. Not only was their plenty of food for seconds BUT they all raved and loved the food. I was a little hesitant due to the fact that the majority of the guests are Hispanic and they are so accustomed to Mexican food but boy was i wrong. They loved all the meats and sides. The Brisket was the winner, followed by the hotlinks oh and i cant fail to mention the "Juicy" chicken including juiciest chicken breast they have ever had...:) Spinach salad and baked beans was also a big hit! I'm so excited to have met Matt and will definitely conduct more business with him in the near future! Thanks Matt! read more

Oakland Smoke Shack - Company Luncheon was a hit! Everyone raved and will be using again...:) - Caterers Near Me

Fabulous food at my 4th of July celebration. People could not stop raving about how good the food was at my party. The bbq meat, the potato salad and beans were all delicious!! Matt was wonderful and followed through 110%! Highly recommend! read more

Wanted to take a moment to share about the amazing food and even better customer service I received from the Oakland smoke shack. I work in business development and was tasked with getting bbq for 40 people on very short notice. Additionally, the delivery location was not ideal. The owner of the company was extremely communicative and thorough. I found him to be extremely professional and helpful. This company really were the heroes of the day and they made me look good with my boss and our guests that day. Now, let's talk about the food. As I said, I had two days to get food for so I chose to sample most of the menu. The smoked St. Louis ribs were so, so good. I loved how tender and flavorful the seasoned chicken was. They had vegan sausage options which were awesome as well (so say my friends that had that option). The smoked brisket was probably my favorite. But the smoked pulled pork and smoked apple sausage crushed it as well. All the sides I had were super tasty also! I would write more about it but the more I do the hungrier it is making me. The long and short of this is you can't go wrong ordering from this company. I will definitely be a repeat customer when I hold events here in the future read more

Had a BBQ for 35 people yesterday done by Oakland Smoke Shack. Ordered brisket, baby back ribs, chicken. Sides included baked beans, potatoe salad and corn on the cob. They food was out of this world delicious!! The meats were tender moist and very flavorful. People couldn't stop talking how great the food was. Matt delivered everything right on time piping hot. If you are planning a BBQ, Matt at the Oakland Smoke Shack is the only way to go! read more

I hired Oakland Smoke Shack for my son's baptism, and it was quite the hit with all of our relatives! We had meat eaters as well as vegetarians and Matt was able to make everyone happy and full! The portions were generous, so we actually relatives "helping themselves" to the leftovers to prepare to go plates without asking ;). Due to the rave reviews from the baptism, we are also reached out to Oakland Smoke Shack for my grandpa's birthday. read more

This place is the best!! I reached out to them just a few days before our housewarming party. Matt responded right away and was very easy to work with. They delivered delicious food right on time and everyone loved it. Everyone complimented it and asked where we got the food! We did the pulled pork with slider buns, roasted chicken, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and quinoa salad. I made a salad and added dessert, and we were good to go! I can't believe how easy and seamless the whole process was. The pulled pork was great and their BBQ sauce is amazing. The mac and cheese was also really good. It was the perfect combo of food for us - we had quite a few families with kids so I particularly appreciated that it was delicious and still kid-friendly. My only caveat is that we way over ordered. Next time, I'd underestimate. But now we have leftovers so it's not too bad! Thanks Matt and team for an awesome experience! Can't wait to work with you again. read more

We cannot say enough great things about Oakland Smoke Shack. Matt catered our Baby Shower (Baby-Q) for around 65 people and everyone was raving about the food. We had a tasting beforehand so we already knew it was going to be great but it was so nice to have happy guests. We ordered the brisket, pulled pork and chicken along with mac and cheese, beans and coleslaw as sides (plenty of leftovers!) The chicken was by far the crowd favorite and I swear he puts crack in the mac and cheese because my husband could not stop eating it. He's super responsive and reasonable so we felt really great supporting his business and would highly recommend his services for any big event! read more

Matt recently catered my father in law's celebration of life party, and we could not have been more pleased. Genuine, friendly, professional, and an excellent communicator, he worked with us to plan the menu and estimate what was needed for our uncertain headcount. When it was time for the event, Matt made sure to help us get set up, and even stuck around to make sure everything was right and our 150 guests were well fed. Have I mentioned the food?!!! OMG, sooo yummy! Amazing BBQ! From the mains (brisket/pork(!!!)/chicken) to the sides (mac n' cheese/quinoa/ slaw), all were spectacular and left our guests full and smiling. No lie, his sauce might be the best the I've ever had. Matt is one of the good guys, and someone you are excited to refer. Look him up for your next party! read more

1. were available to cater an event 2 weeks before the event. 2. Excellent communication via email. 3. Reasonable prices. 4. Delivered on-time and hot! 5. The ribs, chicken, macaroni and cheese, potato salad and sauce were excellent. 6. There was more than enough food for everyone. Thank you! read more

Oaklnad Smoke Shack instantly became our favorite BBQ place in the bay area. We first tried it at a baby shower and had been looking for an excuse to get it catered. They provide some of the juiciest meats you'll find anywhere. The mac&cheese is perfect and the quinoa salad was surprisingly delicious. Every person that tried it put the BBQ in their top 3 and asked about their catering services. Matt is great to work with. Not only did he take us on last minute, I ordered on Thursday for Saturday (of Memorial Day weekend), but he also accommodated special conditions I was working with. Matt delivered it himself on Saturday. He was also very responsive via email. Definitely worth a try! read more

Matt was terrific to work with for my sister's baby shower. The communication was great and the food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed the BBQ and I will definitely be working with Matt again for our next party! The rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, smoked brisket, Mac and cheese, and maple pork beans were big hits! read more

Oh. My. God. I had Oakland Smoke Shack cater my housewarming a few days ago and my friends and still talking about the BBQ. We had brisket and pulled pork and a few sides and everything was so so incredible. Communication is great, pricing very fair, and the food is to die for. I'm so glad I had leftovers for the rest of my week. Would highly recommend. read more

We had Oakland Smoke Shack cater our daughter's birthday party over the weekend, and cannot say enough great things about Matt and his delicious BBQ! All of the guests keep complimenting me on how great the food was. Matt brought all of the food hot and ready to serve to our picnic, along with sides, sauces and serving utensils. The mac n cheese is absolutely delicious, as are the brisket, pulled pork and chicken. The food is plentiful, too! We had more guests show up than expected when I placed the order, and we had more than enough for everyone, and even took a bit of food home for later :) I would definitely recommend Oakland Smoke Shack for any event, big or small. Thanks Matt and Emily for impressing our guests and making our party awesome! read more

My friends and I have gone to Matt for guaranteed good food several times -- and each time it's been GREAT. Seriously, I go back for seconds and thirds every damn time. The meat eaters in our group rave about his meat dishes, buy I'm not jealous; his vegetarian options are freaking delicious and nobody does quinoa like this guy. Sorry, mom. His salads rock, but if you're at an event he's catering, jump on that mac and cheese and load up ASAP. It goes fast. Like, throw people aside to get to it. I do. Also, I'd eat his food if he was a jerk, but he's super friendly, professional, and reliable. A really nice guy who loves to cook and cares that you're happy with his food. You can tell he wants you to totally enjoy every bite. read more

Oakland Smoke Shack catered my husband's birthday party and provided the best pulled pork I've ever had. Matt was personable, professional, and extremely helpful in setting up the food. The Mac n Cheese was delicious and a huge hit with my kids. If my picky eaters like it, I know it's good! Luckily, we had some leftovers and I made a scramble the next morning with the pulled pork that cured my husband's hangover. That stuff is magic. Make sure to ask for some extra of Matt's homemade BBQ sauce - that stuff is the business. He should consider bottling it and selling it. All in all, a great option if you're looking for someone to cater your party. The prices are reasonable and the food divine. read more

Oakland Smoke Shack has REALLY good BBQ....and I lived in Kansas City for a long time, so that's really saying something! The brisket and pulled pork are to die for, and he makes his own BBQ Sauce that is outstanding! He even offers vegetarian options OMG the Mac n Cheese is amazeballs! Vegans will go crazy for his quinoa salad as well. I've had Oakland Smoke Shack at a few community events, and private parties. I hope he gets a storefront soon!! read more

It looks like a herd instinct to give Matthew five stars so I can fit into the fan club. But he totally deserves it. Why? 1) Service, service and service. We hired him to cater my kids' Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Not wanting to risk inflated Yelp reviews, I asked Matt for a sample. Matt met me at a bar to showcase his food. Very cool. 2) Quality food. We got the brisket, pulled pork, chicken and spinach salad. Best quote of the night, "Holy shit, great food." 3) Cost effective. Everything was included. We paid about $15/person, no add ons or hidden charges. 4) Leftovers. Woo hoo. I'd use Matt again without hesitation. read more

Oakland Smoke shack was a fantastic choice for my company's summer picnic! I needed someone who could deliver the food to the picnic site, and Matt came through in spades. I ended up having to add on to the order. Delivery was a breeze, and Matt made sure to explain what everything was, what was in it, and that it was all set up correctly. The food was delicious and we had plenty of leftovers for everyone to take home. Will definitely be calling them for any BBQ catering needs! :D read more

Matt Thank you So Much For Not Only Being So Kind But Catering My Dads Memorial Event, You Arrived On Time And Set Up The Food. Was Familiar With Area And Your Food Was Greatly Enjoyed I Took What Was Leftover To Work And My Co-Workers Enjoyed The Leftover 4 Cheese MAC and Red Salad. I'm Going To Have To Suggestively Put You Out There For The Jobs X-Mas Party! Again Thank You So Much. I Didn't Take Pictures. But Your Worth Every Star Also The Cornbread Was So Good! Worth Paying Extra For! I Will Be Dining With You Again. read more

Taking a minute to write this review before I forget. Last minute I needed to feed my crew during this busy holiday. Matt really made it happen for me. My crew of 125 are full and happy and they loved everything. I have a feeling we will be using Matt's services many more times. read more

You have not lived a full life until you have put this meat in your mouth. Seriously, though - Oakland had a wonderful heyday of amazing BBQ, but many of the anchor places that made Oakland BBQ have since gone - Flints, Everett & Jones (Fruitvale), etc. But this is very close to some of that wonderful BBQ that once structured the Oakland landscape. The meats are very well seasoned, smoked, and cooked. There is nothing dry about any of Matt's offerings - all super fork tender, but also not mushy. His sides are also really amazing. Not like an afterthought, but treated with equal love. We've had the Smoke Shack cater a few events and even the vegetarians were super impressed and in love with the side dishes. In fact, he makes a really good vegan quinoa dish that will please everyone in the room. We have had him cater something as small as a party for 20, and as big as 200. So, he can scale to your needs. You will seriously want to have the chance to eat this. read more

We recently ordered catering from Matt for an office party (35 employees). Matt was super easy to work with and worked within our budget. The food was amazing and I am certainly going to use him in the future for more company events. read more

I'm a huge bbq fan and this food does not disappoint! Every item is delicious - even their corn bread tastes special, I don't know how they do it. Oh and their mac and cheese is phenomenal! I could have just filled up on sides but I'm glad I didn't because then I would have missed their amazing chicken and brisket. Lucky thing I didn't have time for breakfast that morning so I could really pack in a few plates. I will definitely be using Smoke Shack in the future. read more

Used Oakland Smoke Shack to cater my fiancé 30th birthday BBQ and I'm so glad I did. Took the pressure off of me to cook and nobody had to stand over the grill. Food was so yummy and taste hot and homemade. Plenty of food to go around and tons of leftovers. Matthew was a pleasure to work with as well, quick to respond and delivered right on time to the park. I will definitely use them again! read more

The food was on time, hot and amazing. Especially the brisket, beans and mac & cheese. Matt was super easy to work with, communicative and generous with his portions. read more

We got Oakland Smoke Shack for our 2 year old's birthday and it was fantastic. The roasted chicken and pulled pork was very tender, the potato and spinach salads were delicious and fresh, but the Mac and cheese was hands down to die for. Thankfully the portions were huge so we had leftovers. 10/10 would use again read more

Oakland Smoke Shack catered our Father's Day Event for our Senior Community and they wanted me to be sure to tell you how good the food was! The meat was tender, seasoned perfectly, the 4 cheese macaroni was so delicious. Excellent Bar B Q!!! read more

Our company used Matt once before for a staff event and everyone raved about the food so we booked him again for our department's celebration picnic (about 20-25 people). His selection was varied and offered a lot of options for those with different kinds of tastes. He delivered all the food to our venue in Alameda personally. He even made us extra Mac n Cheese because we had some fans who had tried it once before. Everyone loved the food and it was buffet style so some went back for seconds and even thirds. I respected his high standard in the quality of his food. He said he was disappointed in the grilled green beans but they were still crispy when they arrived which is how I like them (so to know his standard was even higher than that says something!). I would definitely recommend!! read more

Matt catered my son first birthday party this last Saturday. The food was so delicious. We had chicken, brisket and pulled pork, salad, macaroni and cheese and candied yam for side dishes. The portion was ample. The service and communicate was great. Matt is very responsive and it was so easy to communicate with him through email. We would definitely order from him again. read more