Independence Day Catering · Since 2009

FOURTH OF JULY2025BOOK THE FEAST

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Smokers Running Since 4AMBrisket · Ribs · Pulled PorkRed-White-Blue Slaw in Mason JarsPeach Cobbler by the PanLive Carving Stations Available50 to 500 Guests — We Handle It AllSmokers Running Since 4AMBrisket · Ribs · Pulled PorkRed-White-Blue Slaw in Mason JarsPeach Cobbler by the PanLive Carving Stations Available50 to 500 Guests — We Handle It All
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Three Packages.
One Mission.

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Rack of smoked ribs with deep mahogany bark on a cutting board
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The Backyard

The classic cookout — nothing missing, nothing wasted.

From
$28/person
50–120 guests
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The Backyard

  • 1 offset smoker on-site
  • Brisket + pulled pork buffet
  • Classic sides: slaw, beans, cornbread
  • Setup & breakdown crew
  • Serving equipment & linens
  • Disposable plates & utensils

"Everything your neighborhood needs. Priced for the real world."

Starting at$1,400
50–120 guests
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LIMITED5 spots left
Chef pulling apart smoked brisket at a large outdoor catering station
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The Block Party

When the whole street shows up — and you want them to stay.

From
$38/person
120–300 guests
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The Block Party

  • Everything in The Backyard
  • 2 offset smokers running all day
  • Ribs + sausage links added to menu
  • Patriotic mason jar slaw station
  • Dessert: peach cobbler + banana pudding
  • Uniformed serving staff (3 attendants)
  • Chafing dishes + full buffet setup

"Two smokers. Dessert station. Staff on-site. The whole nine yards."

Starting at$4,560
120–300 guests
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2 SPOTS LEFT2 spots left
Long banquet table with full spread of patriotic feast dishes for large corporate event
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The Grand Finale

Corporate rooftops. Military homecomings. Events that have to mean something.

From
$58/person
300–500 guests
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The Grand Finale

  • Everything in The Block Party
  • 3 smokers + live-carving display station
  • Full protein menu: brisket, ribs, pork, chicken
  • Premium sides: mac & cheese, jalapeño cornbread
  • Sparkler Dessert Bar included
  • Dedicated event coordinator on-site
  • Full rentals: tables, chairs, linens, lighting
  • Post-event cleanup & waste removal

"Live carving. Sparkler dessert bar. An event coordinator just for you."

Starting at$17,400
300–500 guests
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Not sure which fits? Most block parties end up upgrading to The Block Party after seeing what's included. ↑ Tap a card.

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Every tier adds exactly what the next size event needs. Nothing padded, nothing missing.

What's IncludedThe BackyardThe Block PartyMost PopularThe Grand Finale
On-Site Smokers1 Offset Smoker2 Offset Smokers3 Smokers + Live Carving
ProteinsBrisket + Pulled Pork+ Ribs + Sausage Links+ Whole Chicken + Premium Cuts
SidesSlaw, Beans, Cornbread+ Mason Jar Slaw Station+ Mac & Cheese, Jalapeño Cornbread
Dessert—Peach Cobbler + Banana PuddingFull Sparkler Dessert Bar
Staff On-SiteSetup Crew Only3 Serving AttendantsFull Staff + Event Coordinator
Rentals IncludedDisposables OnlyChafing Dishes + Buffet SetupTables, Chairs, Linens, Lighting
Post-Event CleanupPartialFull BreakdownFull Cleanup + Waste Removal
Guest Range50–120 guests120–300 guests300–500 guests
Starting Price$28/person$38/person$58/person
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From the People Who Were There

The Food Did the
Talking.

4.9
340+ reviews
Large outdoor block party with long buffet tables and happy guests
Block Party · 280 guests · July 4, 2024
"They had the smoker going before I finished my coffee. By noon, every folding table was full and nobody was leaving. The brisket ran out in forty minutes — that's the highest compliment I know."
Donna Kowalski, HOA president smiling at outdoor community event
Donna Kowalski
HOA President, Elmwood Heights
Rooftop corporate event with elegant food spread against city skyline
Rooftop Corporate Event · 175 guests · July 4, 2024
"My client called me the next morning just to say the food was better than the fireworks. That's the first time that's happened in eleven years of planning Fourth of July events."
Marcus Delgado, corporate event planner in professional attire
Marcus Delgado
Senior Event Planner, Apex Corporate Events
Warm family gathering with peach cobbler and comfort food spread on outdoor table
Homecoming Cookout · 90 guests · June 2024
"Jesse came home after eight months. We needed the food to feel like America — not catered, but cooked. Cookout understood that without us having to explain it. The peach cobbler made people cry."
Tamara Whitfield smiling warmly at family homecoming gathering
Tamara & Jesse Whitfield
Military Family, Fort Bragg
Outdoor neighborhood gathering with large crowd and smoking barbecue station
Annual Block Party · 340 guests · July 4, 2024
"Third year booking them. Every year someone new asks me who did the food. Every year I tell them — and every year they're already fully booked for next Fourth. Book early. I'm serious."
Ray Okonkwo, neighborhood association chair at outdoor community event
Ray Okonkwo
Neighborhood Association Chair, Riverside Commons

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