REAL WOOD. REAL SMOKE. SERIOUS CATERING.

CHICAGO SMOKE. NO GIMMICKS.

From corporate lunches to backyard celebrations, Bones & Smoke brings bold Chicago-style barbecue and unforgettable flavor to gatherings across Chicagoland and Northern Illinois.

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REAL WOOD SMOKED

HOUSE-MADE SAUCES & RUBS

CORPORATE TO BACKYARD EVENTS

PROUDLY SERVING CHICAGOLAND

BIG FLAVOR. EVERY SIZE CROWD.

From corporate lunches and company celebrations to weddings, family gatherings, and neighborhood block parties, Bones & Smoke brings real wood-smoked barbecue and bold Chicago flavor to your event. Great food, generous portions, and catering built around your crowd.

Corporate Catering

From dealership lunches and office meetings to employee appreciation events and company celebrations, Bones & Smoke makes feeding your team easy. Real wood-smoked meats, signature sides, and bold Chicago flavor delivered for your crew.

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Private Events

From weddings and anniversaries to retirement celebrations and milestone birthdays, Bones & Smoke brings bold Chicago-style barbecue to life’s biggest moments. We’ll help you build a menu around your guests, your occasion, and the way you want to celebrate.

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Party Catering

From graduation parties and family reunions to backyard BBQs and football Sundays, Bones & Smoke brings real Chicago barbecue to your gathering. Choose one of our convenient party packages or build your own menu with our à la carte catering options.

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Large Events & Grilling

From neighborhood block parties and community celebrations to large corporate gatherings, Bones & Smoke brings the heat to your event. Our on-site charcoal grilling delivers freshly cooked burgers, Italian sausages, chicken, and more, alongside our signature wood-smoked barbecue.

BOOK THE GRILL

THE FOOD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.

Real wood. Real fire. No shortcuts. From slow-smoked pork and Chicago Italian beef to charcoal-grilled favorites and house-made sides, we believe great food starts with doing things right. No gimmicks. Just serious barbecue worth gathering around.

SIGNATURE CLASSIC

Hickory-Smoked Pulled Pork

Pork shoulder seasoned with our signature house rub and slow-smoked over real hickory wood until perfectly tender. Hand-pulled for juicy barbecue, deep smoky flavor, and a rich, flavorful bark. Served with our house-made BBQ sauces on the side.

MIDWEST LEGEND

Chicago Italian Beef

A true Chicago classic, done the way it should be. Tender, thinly sliced Italian beef served in rich, seasoned au jus on a hearty Italian roll. Finish it with sweet peppers or our house-made hot or mild giardiniera. Order it juicy, dipped, or just the way you like it.Some traditions don’t need reinventing. They just need to be done right.

BRINED. RUBBED. SMOKED. GRILLED.

SMOKED & GRILLED CHICKEN

Great chicken doesn’t happen by accident. We start with a flavorful brine, season with our signature house rub, and slow-smoke over real hardwood before finishing on the charcoal grill. The result is tender, juicy chicken with deep smoky flavor, beautifully seasoned skin, and that unmistakable flame-grilled finish. Real preparation. Real fire. Serious flavor.

MADE TO COMPLETE THE MEAL

Signature Sides

Great barbecue deserves sides that can hold their own. From our smoky Pit Beans and creamy Mac & Cheese to Southside Potatoes, sweet homemade coleslaw, and our signature Elote Pasta Salad, every side brings something special to the table. And don’t forget our mini cornbread loaves, served with honey butter.

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WE DON’T TAKE SHORTCUTS.

Great barbecue isn’t rushed. We build our flavor with real hardwood smoke, signature house rubs, and the patience to do things right. From pork smoked low and slow to chicken finished over charcoal, every step has a purpose. No gimmicks. No unnecessary shortcuts. Just serious barbecue.

OUR STORY

YOUR EVENT. YOUR WAY.

From backyard block parties and family celebrations to corporate gatherings and large-scale events, Bones & Smoke brings real Chicago barbecue to your crowd. Choose a catering package, build your own menu, or let us fire up the grill on-site.

CATERING PACKAGES

Complete barbecue spreads built for your gathering. Choose from our signature smoked meats, house-made sides, and sauces. Great food, generous portions, and catering made simple.

À LA CARTE CATERING

Build your own spread. Order your favorite meats by the pound, add signature sides, and create a menu that fits your crowd. You choose the food. Your favorites. Your portions. Your perfect spread

ON-SITE GRILLING

Bring the grill to your next gathering. From juicy burgers and Italian sausages to grilled chicken and more, our team cooks fresh on-site over charcoal, bringing the heat and flavor straight to your event.

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BEHIND THE SMOKE

OUT THERE SERVING CHICAGOLAND.

From corporate lunches and neighborhood block parties to private celebrations, we’re bringing real Chicago barbecue to gatherings across Chicagoland and Northern Illinois. Real food. Real fire. Real people. Take a look at what we’ve been cooking.

SIMPLE 3-STEP PROCESS

LET’S MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT EASY.

01

PICK YOUR MENU

Choose from our catering packages or build your own spread with our smoked meats, Chicago favorites, and house-made sides.

02

LET’S TALK DETAILS

Tell us when, where, and how many people you’re feeding. We’ll work with you to get the menu, portions, and service just right.

03

WE HANDLE THE FOOD

From delivery and setup to full-service catering and on-site grilling, we bring the food and flavor so you can enjoy your event.

START YOUR BOOKING

YOU BRING THE CROWD. WE’LL BRING THE SMOKE.

Corporate lunches. Backyard parties. Weddings. Block parties. Whatever brings your people together, Bones & Smoke brings real wood-smoked barbecue, Chicago favorites, and food worth gathering around. Chicago Smoke. No Gimmicks.

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