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Atwater BBQ catering service - Grgich Family Catering

Atwater's Authentic BBQ Experience

Merced County County's Trusted Caterers Since 1991

Bringing Merced County County's finest BBQ to your event

Atwater Family Business
36-Foot Mobile Kitchen
200+ Atwater Community Events

Professional Service Throughout Atwater & Merced County

Comprehensive catering solutions for all types of events in Atwater. From corporate gatherings to private celebrations across Merced County County.

Downtown Atwater

Local Businesses
Broadway Events
Community Hall
Restaurant Partners

Castle District

Castle Air Museum Events
Former Base Properties
Aviation Gatherings
Veterans Events

Parks & Neighborhoods

Ralston Park
Bloss Park
Neighborhood Block Parties
Church Functions

Merced County

Merced
Livingston
Winton
Delhi

Atwater's Authentic BBQ Experience

Proudly serving Atwater's community traditions

Corporate Events

Professional catering for Atwater business meetings, conferences, and corporate celebrations.

Private Parties

Customized catering for birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings throughout Atwater.

Special Events

Full-service catering for graduations, fundraisers, and community events in Merced County.

Corporate Pricing

Reduced Rates for Atwater Businesses

Exclusive corporate-only pricing on recurring lunches, meetings, and company events — the same pit-smoked quality at a rate built for Atwater teams and budgets.

Weekdays (Mon–Fri) · 250-guest minimum per serving

Corporate Exclusive

Corporate Essentials

Built for the weekday office spread

$19.99/ person
  • Choice of one smoked entrée — Hickory BBQ Chicken or Smoked Pulled Pork
  • Fresh garden green salad
  • Choice of one signature side
  • Artisan dinner rolls

The Oakdale Classic

Two entrées, sides, salad & breads

$24.99/ person$28.99
  • Teriyaki glazed chicken & Santa Maria Prime tri-tip
  • Green beans and rustic garlic mashed potatoes
  • Mixed field greens & a trio of artisan breads
Most Popular

The Valley Champion

Crowd-pleasing choice, fully customizable

$29.99/ person$35
  • Choice of tri-tip or baby back ribs, plus a chicken entrée
  • Choice of any vegetable, starch & salad
  • Trio of artisan breads

The Platinum Reserve

Premium steak service for the boardroom

$39.99/ person$45
  • Premium steak of choice & choice of any chicken or pork
  • Choice of any vegetable, starch & salad
  • Choice of any artisan bread

Corporate pricing applies to weekday (Mon–Fri) business catering in Atwater and the Central Valley with a 250-guest minimum per serving; smaller servings and weekend events are quoted at our standard rates. Buffet service; optional add-ons (waitstaff, setup, beverages) available. Call (209) 996-9487 for a custom corporate quote.

Multi-Shift Operations

We Feed Every Shift in Atwater

Running day, swing, and graveyard crews? We coordinate staggered serving times so every shift gets the same hot, fresh, pit-smoked spread — never reheated leftovers. Built for Atwater's manufacturing, agricultural, distribution, and healthcare operations.

  • Multiple serving windows timed to your shift schedule
  • Hot, fresh BBQ for every crew — day, swing & graveyard
  • Recurring weekly & monthly shift-meal programs
  • Volume corporate pricing across every shift

250+ guests per serving earns the corporate rate on every shift. Smaller shifts are welcome too — an additional service fee applies for multi-shift servings under 250.

Plan Your Shift Schedule

One Order. Every Crew Fed.

Day Shift

Morning & midday service

Swing Shift

Afternoon & evening service

Graveyard Shift

Late-night service

Same menu, same quality, served fresh at each window — coordinated to your timetable.

Why Atwater Chooses Grgich Family Catering

Supporting Merced County County's community with professional catering that understands Atwater's unique event needs and local preferences.

Central Location, Easy Service

Atwater's location puts us within easy driving distance of anywhere in Merced County. Whether your event is in town or out at a rural property, we can get there without adding long travel charges to your bill.

Family-Size Portions

We don't do those skimpy portions that leave guests looking for more. Our standard servings are generous—a half pound of meat per person, plus sides. People should leave your event full and satisfied.

Flexible Service Options

Full service with staff? We've got you covered. Just need us to drop off the food? That works too. We'll set it up buffet-style and let you take it from there. Pick the service level that fits your event and your budget.

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Ready to Host Atwater's Perfect Event?

From corporate meetings to family celebrations, we deliver exceptional catering service throughout Atwater and Merced County County.

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Meet the BBQ Masters

Jared Grgich

Jared Grgich

Owner & Executive Chef

Culinary School Graduate • ServSafe Manager Certified

(209) 996-9487
Steve Grgich

Steve Grgich

Owner & Event Coordinator

ServSafe Manager Certified

(209) 505-1498

Our Commitment

60+ Years Combined Experience
Authentic, No-Compromise BBQ
Premium, Professional Service

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