Merced's University Town BBQ

UC Merced's Academic BBQ Excellence

Merced's university community inspires innovative BBQ

Merced Family Business
36-Foot Mobile Kitchen
180+ Merced University Events

Serving All of Merced & Merced County County

Our mobile kitchen travels throughout Merced County, bringing authentic BBQ directly to Merced venues. From downtown Merced corporate events to Merced County weddings.

Downtown Merced

Mainzer Theatre Events
Bob Hart Square
Downtown Restaurants
Historic Main Street

UC Merced & North Side

UC Merced Campus Events
Graduation Celebrations
Faculty Gatherings
University Village

South Merced & Parks

Applegate Park
Lake Yosemite Regional Park
Community Centers
Church Halls

Merced County Neighbors

Atwater
Los Banos
Gustine
Le Grand

Merced's University Town BBQ

Drawing from Merced's academic and agricultural heritage

Slow-Smoked Perfection

Traditional BBQ smoking techniques perfected over decades serving Merced and Merced County.

Mobile Kitchen

36-foot mobile kitchen brings restaurant-quality BBQ directly to any Merced venue.

Central Valley Tradition

Authentic BBQ flavors that celebrate the agricultural heritage of Merced and the Central Valley.

Why Merced Chooses Grgich Family BBQ

Over 33 years of BBQ mastery serving Merced County with flavors that celebrate Merced's community spirit and agricultural heritage.

Gateway to Yosemite

Merced calls itself the Gateway to Yosemite, and that's not just marketing. People come through here on their way to one of the most beautiful places on Earth. When they stop for a meal, we want them to remember the BBQ as much as they remember Half Dome. It's a high bar, but we aim for it.

College Town Meets Farm Town

Having a university changes a place, brings in new ideas and new people. But Merced hasn't forgotten its roots. We see that mix at every event we cater—young professionals alongside longtime farmers, all of them hungry and all of them appreciating food that's made with care.

The Heart of the Valley

Merced County produces more sweet potatoes than anywhere else in California. Almonds, dairy, cattle—this land feeds people. We're proud to be part of that tradition, taking what the farmers grow and turning it into meals that bring communities together.

Ready to Experience Merced's Best BBQ?

From intimate Merced gatherings to large Merced County celebrations, our mobile kitchen brings award-winning BBQ directly to you.