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I had been barbecuing for years and was always the one doing the grilling or smoking at family get-togethers. Eventually, that led to cooking for friends and an annual hog roast. It was never a burden or inconvenience for me, I just loved to do it. I guess you could say it is a true passion of mine which has developed into a full time job.
Everyone loved my BBQ and said I should go into business selling it. After all of the backyard cookouts, sitting around with friends having a few cold beverages, always discussing BBQ, I finally decided to start my own catering business that focused on serving the best BBQ experience, with food and service that each customer will never forget.
I’d have to say first, that I had no idea what I was getting into. I bought a Lang Cooker from Georgia and it has proven to be the best smoker I’ve ever used! It uses indirect heat, and with the help of hickory wood and charcoal, I can cook everything from a hotdog to a whole hog on that thing! The cooking part came easy, but I owe a lot to my sister Carole, who helped me with the business side of things, and also helped develop my menu. Thank you Carole! With her help, I started Buckeye Boys BBQ in 2003, and every year it has grown bigger and better. I have never advertised – everyone who tries my BBQ advertises for me. After all, word of mouth IS the best advertising!
I would also like to thank my daughter, Alyssa. She’s only eleven years old, and though you don’t see many children her age interested in helping BBQ, she is always eager to help! (BUT, her labor doesn’t always come cheap)! Thank you to all of my friends and family who have helped me and given up a lot of sleepless nights. I cannot thank you enough!


My family LOVED the BBQ Beef and Chicken this weekend at my daughter’s birthday party! Everyone was asking where we got it! YUM-O!
Just thought I’d let you know that I’m so proud of your accomplishments:) Your BBQ is the best ever! Hope to see you this weekend in Wapak. Luv ya! Your favorite neice, Ang.
Your site rocks dad!!!!!!!!!! You should have a poll
to see how many people love your site. I think you would get a lot of votes. You did a good job on the
website.
Love,
Alyssa M. Sholler
Thank you David for the accolades. You had me in tears. I am so proud of you !!!! I’m getting hungry for some BBQ ribs.
Love you,
Carole
Go Buckeyeboys! BBQ looks great!
We added y’all to our links page!
Dave,
I sat through about 4 hours at Wapak’s Wing Fest. I think you were no doubt the busiest and probably the most successful vendor there! Your food rocks! If you want it done right, go to Dave!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave,
Working with you this past weekend was quite an experience, (As always!) we were so busy that I think that I wore out the soles of my shoes. (You owe me a pair of shoes by the way…lol) We were busy and stayed that way until we ran out of wings, (Over 3000 wings! Whew!!!!) but it was fun as always working with you and the crew! I can’t wait to EXPERIENCE working with you again! Love you, Cathy
Dave
Had your Brisket at the Parkway during March Madness 2010, the best I have ever had, melts in your mouth! Lived in Texas and nothing I had there can touch your BBQ!
Yum…Sheree
Good food, that’s for sure.
Dave,
Please come bring your pit to Fifth Ave. and Northwest Blvd! Our area needs a great BBQ truck! No kidding – just popping open your website makes me want some bbq chicken!
Hope you’re doing well!
Angie
Dave,
Just wanted to thank you again for the AMAZING job you (and your daughter) did with the food for my wedding on June 20th!!! My husband and I could not have been happier with the food or the service! The brats and pulled chicken were both fantastic (we’re still enjoying leftovers
) and the sides were *delicious*.
We got SO many compliments on the food and how much better it was than most wedding catering. It really was a pleasure doing business with you; you were prompt, professional, and reassuring — pretty much everything a bride could want in a caterer. Could not have asked for a better experience and it was worth every cent (and was still less expensive than other BBQ places and tastier!).
Hope the rest of your summer goes well!
Many thanks,
Maggie Starr
That is some great looking grilling! Love the pics, makes me hungry! From one cooker to another!
BBQ brad
BBQ catering in Dallas Texas and fort worth
Everything on the menu is great. If you haven’t yet, check out Friday rib night at Largos Pub. Highly recommended from my friends and I. Keep rockin it down Dave!
My favorite…..the wings!! Smoked wings are the way to go, with the dry rub topping the list of my all time favorite chicken wings!!
Dave,
Thank You!! So much for 2 wonderful events. Our wedding last year and our family get together last weekend. The food in both cases was excellent!!! Everyone commented on how good everything was!!! Whole hog was awesome for our wedding reception and the Tri Tip and Chicken was most excellent!! Thank You Sooooo Much!!! See you next time!!
Thanks!!!
Vickie & Steve