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Modesto BBQ catering service - Grgich Family Catering

Modesto's Premier Event Catering

Central Valley's Trusted Catering Experts

Serving all types of events across Stanislaus County

Modesto Family Business
36-Foot Mobile Kitchen
500+ Modesto Corporate Events

Professional Service Throughout Modesto & Stanislaus County

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

Downtown & Historic District

The Century Events Complex
McHenry Mansion Estate Gatherings
State Theatre Gala Productions
10th Street Plaza Celebrations

Cultural Heritage Events

Portuguese Festas & Celebrations
Latino Cultural Festivals
Corporate Campus Functions
Executive Retreat Catering

East Modesto Estates

Vineyard Wedding Venues
Private Country Clubs
Orchard Estate Events
Working Ranch Celebrations

Greater Stanislaus Region

Ceres Community Events
Riverbank Waterfront Gatherings
Waterford Agricultural Festivals
Hughson Harvest Celebrations

Modesto's Premier Event Catering

Supporting Modesto's community events since 1991

Corporate Events

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

Private Parties

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

Special Events

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

Corporate Pricing

Reduced Rates for Modesto Businesses

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

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 Modesto'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 Modesto Chooses Grgich Family Catering

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

Rooted in Modesto's Soul

Our family arrived in Modesto when orchards still outnumbered stoplights. We've watched this city evolve from agricultural heartland to thriving metropolitan hub, and our recipes have evolved alongside it. Every brisket we smoke, every sauce we simmer, carries the essence of Valley life—unpretentious, generous, and crafted with genuine care. When you hire Grgich Family BBQ, you're partnering with neighbors who understand that a grand estate requires different presentations than a Dry Creek backyard bash, and we excel at both.

Built on Quality

Modesto sits surrounded by some of America's most productive farmland, and the people here know good food when they taste it. We've held ourselves to a high standard since 1991, taking the time to smoke every cut properly and prepare every side with genuine care. This isn't marketing speak—it's how we've operated for over three decades. The result is barbecue with real depth of flavor, made the way it should be.

Three Generations of Trust

We've catered first birthday parties for children who later hired us for their own weddings. Modesto families return to us because we deliver consistency without monotony, quality without pretension, and service that treats every gathering as if our reputation depends on it—because it does. Thirty-five years of continuous operation proves that our commitment to excellence isn't a slogan; it's our survival strategy.

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From corporate meetings to family celebrations, we deliver exceptional catering service throughout Modesto and Stanislaus 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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