Have Smoke Will Travel

Wonderful local business that specializes in BBQ catering. Chef Andy has a mobile smoker so he can serve your guests just about anywhere. Andy employs lots of local residents and his kindness to his employees is remarkable. The BBQ is authentic and the price is very reasonable.

Have Smoke Will Travel is a catering company that specializes in barbecue (Chef Andy also does business under the name The Crying Onion, which has a more traditional catering menu, with Pittsburgh buffet staples such as baked ziti, ham, roast beef, and kielbasa with kraut.) I used HSWT as my wedding caterer in Fall 2008.They did a really great job, the jerk chicken was delicious (as was the brisket), the tossed salad was made with really nice greens instead of the all-too-common iceberg lettuce, and they made a special grilled-vegetable entree for my vegetarian friends (which came out so deliciously wonderful that I didn't even get to taste any of it!) They also put together a "care package" for me and my husband, so we got to enjoy a cooking-free week of newlywed bliss.Finally, they are great in a crisis. The week before my wedding, the chef had an accident and was hurt too badly to cater the wedding. (Fortunately, he has recovered and is doing fine.) This could have been a nightmare situation for everyone, but even though Andy was hurt and probably had better things to worry about, he lined up a really great substitute chef, and I didn't even realize anything was amiss until after dinner!

Our family used Have Smoke Will Travel for a family party and could not have been more satisfied. Chef Andy and his team provided a very professional and beautiful presentation and the all the food was excellent. All the guest were impressed and wanted to know who the caterer was. His service was great and his prices were very competitive. I will use Have Smoke Will Travel again and highly recommend Chef Andy's company without reservation.

Have Smoke Will Travel does a fantastic job! Our company has used them twice now and each time the food has been amazing and the service impeccable. Joanne coordinates the events for Have Smoke Will Travel and she makes sure to think of everything needed prior to the event. Once Joanne, Chef Andy and the staff arrive everything goes seamlessly. We really felt like there was little for us to do but sit back and relax while enjoying some amazing BBQ! Thanks to everyone at Have Smoke Will Travel for helping us to host another perfect pig roast!

I used there company The Crying onion for my wedding and it was absolutely amazing! I received so many compliments on how awesome the food was, and how genuinely nice the wait staff was! Andy and Joanne do a fantastic job with working within what ever budget you have and are so flexible with anything you need! I will use the crying onion for what ever event I have in the future!!

HSWT catered my Sept. 4th wedding at Armstrong Farms. From the moment I met Joanne I knew that it was going to be a great experience. We received a huge bin of food following our initial consultation meeting. My fiance and I were truly delighted to have dinner for the night- and a bottle of wine! The next meeting we discuissed our unique idea of food stations with an Irish and Italian theme. Everybody thought I was over the top with my creative idea, but not Joanne. She aided me in bringing my idea to life. We exchanged many phone calls up until the big day, and each one was as pleasant as the last. I felt like I was working with a friend and was comfortable dealing with my budget needs, which Joanne and Andy met. Finally- I was able to see my idea come to life. My wedding had a buffet of food that I will never forget. It was yummy, it looked fabulous, and it was exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much Andy and Joanne!! BRAVO!!Jess and RileyEdgewood, PA