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Brothers-N-Arms BBQ

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 457 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(457) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified inexpensive
BBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandTexas-Style BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQBBQ BuffetCarolina-Style BBQRib House / Ribs Specialist
Brothers-N-Arms BBQ
Price
inexpensive
Services
BBQ Catering, BBQ Food Truck / Stand, Texas-Style BBQ
Reviews
457
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What recent reviews say

Brothers-N-Arms BBQ delivers reliably good meat and sides for catering events and individual orders alike. Guests come back weeks later still talking about the food. The owner Joel and his team (Luis, CC) handle setup, timing, and communication without fuss, whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or backyard party.

Beyond the core BBQ, they offer seafood boils, catfish, and menu items like Philly sandwiches and quesadillas. The baked beans taste homemade with cinnamon and sweetness, and the ribs come tender without overwhelming smoke. Most plates land squarely in the good-to-excellent range, though portion sizes on sandwiches and a few sides divide opinion slightly.

Praised for
  • food consistently hot and fresh
  • tender meat cooked well
  • friendly owner and staff (Joel, Luis, CC named)
  • smooth catering coordination
  • sides made from scratch
  • responsive communication
Watch-outs
  • pulled pork portion seemed small
  • garlic toast too greasy
  • mac and cheese not standout
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Best for: Couples planning weddings, companies hosting corporate events, families celebrating milestones with catering.
Think twice if: One reviewer found pulled pork portions modest on sandwiches, and garlic toast greasy in that instance.

Strengths

  • owner Joel and team handle full catering setup and coordination
  • meats tender and well-smoked
  • baked beans and cornbread made from scratch
  • military veteran owner
  • responds quickly to inquiries

Worth knowing

  • Owner Joel conducts tastings and handles coordination personally
  • Luis and CC named as key team members
  • Appears at Historic Longwood Thursday nights
  • Offers seafood boils and catfish in addition to BBQ
  • Full catering setup included (tables, service)
  • Menu includes Philly sandwiches, steak quesadillas, soul bowls

What reviews say by service

BBQ Catering
Consistently praised for smooth coordination, on-time delivery, upfront pricing, and hot food at events.
Rib House / Ribs Specialist
Ribs come tender without excessive smoke; served alongside other meats and sides.
Texas-Style BBQ
Owner uses garlic Texas toast for sandwiches; brisket and pulled pork noted as core offerings.
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Meat retains flavor even when reheated; smoked well without overwhelming smoke.
BBQ Buffet
Full menu of four meats, baked beans, cornbread, salad, corn, collard greens, and mac and cheese offered as all-inclusive spreads.

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.55 average across the 70 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 47% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 98
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 69
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they handle the full setup and breakdown at catering events?
Yes. Reviews confirm they manage full setup, service, and coordination from booking through the day of the event.
What sides come with catering orders?
Baked beans, cornbread, mac and cheese, salad, corn, and collard greens are common. Their website lists catering and event services; contact them for custom menus.
Are they just a BBQ restaurant, or do they offer other food?
Besides BBQ, they do seafood boils, catfish, Philly sandwiches, steak quesadillas, and grazing tables with charcuterie and desserts.
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Last updated 2026-08-18