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Merced BBQ catering service - Grgich Family Catering

Merced's Educational Event Catering

University Community Event Specialists

Serving Merced's academic institutions and businesses

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

Professional Service Throughout Merced & Merced County

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

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 Educational Event Catering

Supporting Merced County's educational community events

Corporate Events

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

Private Parties

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

Special Events

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

Corporate Pricing

Reduced Rates for Merced Businesses

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

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 Merced'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 Merced Chooses Grgich Family Catering

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

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, serving up meals that bring communities together.

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Ready to Host Merced's Perfect Event?

From corporate meetings to family celebrations, we deliver exceptional catering service throughout Merced 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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