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Lathrop BBQ catering service - Grgich Family Catering

Lathrop's Authentic BBQ Experience

San Joaquin County County's Trusted Caterers Since 1991

Bringing San Joaquin County County's finest BBQ to your event

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

Professional Service Throughout Lathrop & San Joaquin County

Comprehensive catering solutions for all types of events in Lathrop. From corporate gatherings to private celebrations across San Joaquin County County.

Central Lathrop

Community Events
Business Functions
City Parks
Local Venues

New Developments

River Islands Events
Mossdale Landing
New Community Gatherings
HOA Functions

Residential Areas

Backyard Parties
Neighborhood Events
Church Halls
School Functions

Central San Joaquin

Manteca
Tracy
Stockton
Ripon

Lathrop's Authentic BBQ Experience

Proudly serving Lathrop's community traditions

Corporate Events

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

Private Parties

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

Special Events

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

Corporate Pricing

Reduced Rates for Lathrop Businesses

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

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 Lathrop'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 Lathrop Chooses Grgich Family Catering

Supporting San Joaquin County County's community with professional catering that understands Lathrop's unique event needs and local preferences.

Growing Community

Lathrop is expanding quickly, and we're keeping up with the demand. New neighborhoods mean new families with events to celebrate. We're ready to help.

Central Location

Lathrop sits right in the middle of San Joaquin County, which makes logistics easy. We can reach you without significant travel charges.

Neighborhood Friendly

Many Lathrop events happen at homes or small community spaces. Our setup works great for backyard parties and neighborhood gatherings—no commercial venue needed.

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Ready to Host Lathrop's Perfect Event?

From corporate meetings to family celebrations, we deliver exceptional catering service throughout Lathrop and San Joaquin 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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