Northeast Arkansas · Championship BBQ

Private Events & Catering

We’re keeping this simple while we lock planning and food cost. Leave a lead — Michael and Lee will set up your event or catering with you directly.

Request a follow-up

Start a conversation

Leave your email and a few details. We’ll reply with next steps so you can plan the event or catering directly with Michael and Lee. No online quote, no deposit — just a personal handoff.

You’ll get a short confirmation email right away. Michael and Lee will continue the conversation from there. Lodge or venue availability is checked only if it becomes part of your quote.

Who you’ll work with

Michael & Lee

Michael Quessenberry grew up on the Arkansas Trav’ler circuit and still cooks the championship sauces and rubs his father Jim made famous. Lee helps coordinate follow-ups and details. You won’t get a call-center quote engine — just a real conversation about menu, timing, and budget.

What we host

Types of Events

Soft guidance only — final packages and pricing are set when we talk.

Private parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, and backyard-scale gatherings.

Weddings & rehearsals

Championship BBQ for rehearsal dinners and receptions.

Corporate & office

Team meals and client events without a call-center handoff.

Fundraisers

Community plates built around Sauce Beautiful and smoked mains.

Small parties

Intimate headcounts — Michael cooks; details sorted offline.

Custom catering

Tell us what you’re hosting and we’ll shape a plan with you.

Venues

Lodge & off-site

We’ve hosted often at places like Jonesboro Elks Lodge #498, and we also cater off-site. Lodge availability is inquired about only when it matters for your quote — not as a self-serve booking step. Share your plans first; we’ll handle venue questions if they’re relevant.

Simple process

How It Works

  1. 01

    Leave your email

    A short note is enough — date and headcount help, but aren’t required.

  2. 02

    We email you back

    You’ll get a confirmation right away, then Michael and Lee continue the conversation.

  3. 03

    Plan together

    Menu, budget, and timing are worked out personally — no self-serve pricing calculator.

  4. 04

    Venue as needed

    Lodge or other venue availability is checked only if it becomes part of your quote.

2× World Champion 2× World Champion Irish Cup World Champion 1985 Irish Cup World Champion 1985 Irish Cup World Champion 1987 Irish Cup World Champion 1987 BBQ Hall of Fame Semi-Finalist 2019 BBQ Hall of Fame Semi-Finalist 2019 Arkansas Trav'ler Cooking Team Arkansas Trav'ler Cooking Team Memphis in May 1978–1994 Memphis in May 1978–1994