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Willieboy's BBQ

Updated 2026-08-18 · 6,088 reviewed · 140 listed · Scored from 45 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(45) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
BBQ CateringBBQ Food Truck / StandBBQ BuffetCarolina-Style BBQKorean / Asian BBQTraditional Smokehouse BBQ
Willieboy's BBQ
Services
BBQ Catering, BBQ Food Truck / Stand, BBQ Buffet
Reviews
45

What recent reviews say

Willieboy's pulls consistently tender, well-seasoned brisket and ribs that keep regulars coming back. Garrett handles catering with patience and care, making custom selections easy and keeping guests happy at weddings and corporate events.

The operation spans a food truck and catering, with sides (especially smoked mac and cheese) that reviewers praise as highly. One driver incident and a rare missing order mark the only meaningful complaints against an otherwise glowing track record.

Praised for
  • tender, juicy smoked meats
  • consistent quality across visits
  • friendly, genuine service
  • creative sides (mac and cheese)
  • responsive catering communication
Watch-outs
  • occasional missing items in orders
  • driver conduct and road rage incident
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Best for: wedding catering and corporate events where customizable meat selections matter most
Think twice if: food truck location varies by season; occasional order fulfillment lapses reported

Strengths

  • Garrett's hands-on catering management
  • smoked mac and cheese as a standout side
  • consistent tenderness and seasoning across meats
  • food truck presence at local markets

Worth knowing

  • Garrett manages catering personally and handles tastings for events
  • smoked mac and cheese praised in multiple reviews as standout side
  • catering order for 100 people noted in January 2025
  • food truck spotted at Apopka Market and Hourglass Longwood pop-up events
  • one incident involving reckless driving and profanity toward elderly driver on Highway 434 in Longwood

What reviews say by service

BBQ Catering
Catering praised for customizable selections, responsive communication, and crowd-pleasing results at weddings and corporate events.
BBQ Food Truck / Stand
Food truck consistently delivers tender, well-seasoned meats and creative sides at local markets; occasional order fulfillment issues noted.
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ
Smoked brisket, ribs, and poultry earn repeated praise for tenderness, smoke balance, and authentic flavor.
Carolina-Style BBQ
Pulled pork and chopped chicken highlighted as excellent; no explicit regional style differentiation mentioned by reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.55 average across the 70 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 84
Review volume 72
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can I book Willieboy's for a wedding or event?
Yes. Garrett handles catering tastings and custom selections. Reviewers report smooth communication and crowd-pleasing results.
Where do I find the food truck?
They appear at markets like Apopka Market and pop-up events in the Orlando area. Hours and locations vary; their website is listed as willieboysbbq.com.
What makes the mac and cheese special?
Multiple reviewers call it the best smoked mac and cheese they've had, with one calling it addictive. It's served as a side or mixed with brisket in a bowl.
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Last updated 2026-08-18