Bar None Barbecue Catering

New Web Site and Blog

2011-01-13T09:56:00.000-08:00

Please come visit us at our updated Web site and blog at www.BarNoneBBQ.com!

Great Games, Awesome Activities, and Fun Food!

2010-09-29T17:00:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, two San Diego company picnics kept guests entertained for hours with lots of carnival-like options. Whether it was a rock wall, sumo wrestling, or games leaders to get hearts racing, a face painter or a caricaturist to add creativity, or kettle korn, sno-cones, or cotton candy to restore energy, the festive atmospheres at both picnics had everyone involved!

Familiar Faces, New Places

2010-09-23T16:35:00.000-07:00

And finally, we're highlighting parties over the last two weeks with returning clients who've changed their event's location. Whew, what a wonderful group of San Diego catered events Bar None Barbecue has enjoyed catering!

Familiar Places, New Faces

2010-09-23T16:34:00.000-07:00

Now we're highlighting parties over the last two weeks with new clients at San Diego catering locations at which we've already catered parties for other clients.

Familiar Faces, Familiar Places

2010-09-23T16:33:00.000-07:00

The last two weeks have been so packed with parties that we need to organize them to get them posted on our blog. To start, we're highlighting parties with returning clients at their preferred locations for San Diego catering. These are the clients that Bar None BBQ is fortunate enough to get to serve time and time again!

First Blog Post About Bar None BBQ by a Customer

2010-09-17T12:07:00.000-07:00

Bar None Barbecue was excited to see a blog post about a party we catered yesterday ... thank you to our friends at Carl Burger Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep World for being so wonderful to work with!

Sailing Into September

2010-09-16T11:54:00.000-07:00

September started out quietly and smoothly for our Labor Day holiday catering in San Diego, with just a few events on the calendar. In the meantime, Bar None BBQ is getting ready for event catering for the traditional holidays in the last quarter of 2010. Please check out our Web site for menu details!

Wrapping Up August, Part 2

2010-09-10T14:20:00.000-07:00

Oh August 2010, we're sorry to see you go, but San Diego catering is heating up for sure. We're looking forward to September and beyond!

Wrapping Up August, Part 1

2010-09-07T16:39:00.001-07:00

During the last week in August, it seemed as if everyone wanted catering in San Diego and we were happy to oblige! Bar None Barbecue did event catering for 10 events during this time, and here are highlights from the first half of those parties:

August 16th-21st Events

2010-08-31T18:21:00.000-07:00

We were all over San Diego County catering all types of gatherings ... two company picnics, an employee appreciation party, three luncheons, and a tenant appreciation event!

August 10th-14th Events

2010-08-19T14:20:00.000-07:00

What a week with lots of great events, wonderful guests, and beautiful weather. What more could a San Diego caterer ask for?

Throwing Some Heat in August

2010-08-12T15:15:00.000-07:00

Hotter weather = more grilling, so we kicked off August with several huge events at Mission Bay, another at San Dieguito Park, one at the wonderful California Watersports in Carlsbad, and another at a unique clubhouse location in Coronado with a military group from Singapore. All events were very well attended as everyone was ready to P-A-R-T-Y.

Closing Out July with Sunshine!

2010-08-06T14:07:00.000-07:00

San Diego catering company Bar None BBQ wrapped up July with two company picnics, a grand re-opening, and, above all, beautiful weather. Summer has officially arrived!

Two Company Picnics and A Luncheon

2010-07-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

Although we're falling a little bit behind in our blogging, we've got a lot of pictures to share with you!

Uptown News Cover Story

2010-07-23T15:18:00.000-07:00

Bar None Barbecue is excited to be featured on the cover of "The Barbecue Issue" of Uptown News. See pages 14-15 and 26-27 for more pix and tips!

Lunchtime Is Full of Fun!

2010-07-22T18:08:00.001-07:00

The most recent luncheons catered by Bar None BBQ had all types of guests ... those being thanked by their property management company for being wonderful tenants, those enjoying a nice catered meal during a relaxed lunch break, and those eating for energy to dunk or be dunked!

Sizzling Parties

2010-07-14T14:27:00.001-07:00

The sun made special appearances at several of our parties last week, but other parties enjoyed the cooler weather when we brought our heat!

Fourth of July and More!

2010-07-07T16:19:00.000-07:00

Despite overcast weather on Independence Day, we had a wonderful week of celebrations leading up to and including July 4th!

Tenant and Employee Appreciation Events!

2010-07-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

Last week, six of our events were hosted by businesses in appreciation of their tenants or their employees. Everyone at Bar None Barbecue was also feeling very appreciated with the wonderful feedback from guests!

Perfect Weather for Perfect Events!

2010-06-25T12:56:00.000-07:00

At the end of last week, we catered a graduation, a reunion, and a corporate luncheon. Here are some highlights of the festivities!

San Diego County-Wide Events!

2010-06-16T15:48:00.000-07:00

Bar None BBQ has been all over the county during the last 5 days ... Bonita (birthday party), Petco Park (tailgate), Ramona (reception), Scripps Ranch (business lunch), and Allied Gardens (celebration of life).

Memorial Day and More!

2010-06-09T15:00:00.000-07:00

Bar None BBQ had lots of events during the holiday week ... Memorial Day celebrations, an annual dinner meeting, graduation parties, team-building picnics, and a corporate luncheon.

Summer Warm-Up

2010-06-03T15:53:00.001-07:00

During the week preceding the Memorial Day holiday, San Diego BBQ caterer Bar None Barbecue's clients got into the summer spirit with gorgeous weather for their events!

Bar None BBQ on KUSI

2010-05-28T14:45:00.000-07:00

Our bulletin board spot has been running on KUSI over the last three weeks, and it will continue to air throughout the next month. Dozens of people have told us that they've seen the spot while watching KUSI, their favorite station for San Diego's local news now in High-Definition ... just click the Play button below to see it!

Two Corporate Luncheons, A Rehearsal Dinner, and A Graduation Party

2010-05-25T18:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some highlights from last week's events at a business in Santee, a private residence on Mount Helix, Vacation Isle on Mission Bay, and at a construction site across from Balboa Park!

Mid-May Highlights

2010-05-19T15:30:00.000-07:00

Last week was our busiest so far in 2010 with seven events all over San Diego County ... two parties in Otay Mesa, two in Escondido, one in Downtown, one in Kearny Mesa, and one in Mira Mesa.

Book Release Party, Luncheon, and Open House

2010-05-12T09:38:00.000-07:00

Bar None BBQ primarily caters corporate luncheons and company picnics, so we were excited to have our first-ever Book Release Party at an author's home ... a very special occasion. We also catered a 500+ Cinco de Mayo Open House and a post-meeting luncheon with excellent attendance and guest feedback at both events!

From Hillcrest to Campo

2010-05-05T13:12:00.000-07:00

Last week, Bar None Barbecue served over 400 people at two events that were over 60 miles apart. The first event was an employee luncheon and the second event was a post-wedding celebration!

What A Weekend -- Part Two

2010-04-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

And here are Saturday's highlights from an evening reception at the gorgeous Junípero Serra Museum in Presidio Park and a company picnic at San Dieguito Park.

What A Weekend -- Part One

2010-04-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

This past weekend included a wide range of events at Bar None Barbecue, starting with a rehearsal dinner in Kensington and an open house in Kearny Mesa on Friday night. Here are Friday night's highlights ... Part Two to follow!

Third-Annual Home Show

2010-04-19T17:15:00.000-07:00

For the third year in a row, our favorite provider of quality outdoor building materials chose Bar None to cater their open house and vendor fair. Over 250 guests enjoyed our All-American Barbecue, music from 760 KFMB, raffles, giveaways, and more!

More Private Celebrations!

2010-04-12T16:09:00.000-07:00

Like Easter weekend, this past weekend included a rehearsal dinner and a post-wedding gathering with Bar None catering. Guests at the rehearsal dinner enjoyed spectacular sunset views from Kate Sessions Park, and guests at the San Marcos reception celebrated in style on a sprawling private lot with one of the most beautiful client-provided setups we've ever seen!

Family Celebrations Over Easter Weekend

2010-04-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

This weekend's events took Bar None BBQ to the lovely Shoreline Park on Shelter Island and to the festive backyard of a private Chula Vista residence. Both events were for family celebrations: the first was a rehearsal dinner and the second was a post-wedding gathering.

Kind Words from a New Client

2010-03-29T14:56:00.001-07:00

A new client sent us this thank you note today as a follow-up to last week's party:

"Thank you again for all your help. The BBQ went extremely well and everyone enjoyed the food! I appreciated how well organized and relaxed you and your team were on the day of the event. It made such a difference. Your company definitely lives up to its name!

Thanks again Krissy – I have to say your demeanor (relaxed, under control) made the experience that much more enjoyable and manageable for me (as the planner). Thank you again. And please tell Greg thank you for the sandwiches – they were delicious."

Longer Days, Later Parties

2010-03-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

Springing forward to Daylight Savings Time has allowed Bar None BBQ's clients to take advantage of the longer days and have events in the late afternoon/early evening. A brand-new customer kicked off her company event at 4:00pm and a returning customer hosted a mini-science fair that began at 5:30pm. Here are some highlights from the extended daylight!

Catching Up!

2010-03-18T15:49:00.000-07:00

Whew, this last month has been a whirlwind ... lots of parties, marketing projects, and new bookings have resulted in a neglected blog. Since we've got a minute, we're going to bring this blog up to date with some highlights of the last month, just a few of the pix salvaged from a balky camera!

Two Locations, Four Parties

2010-02-08T16:52:00.000-08:00

Last week sure felt like we were in the middle of summer with how busy it was. Bar None BBQ had three events that we cater on an annual basis in one location, and then another event for another returning client at a gorgeous location.

Vote Bar None Barbecue!

2010-02-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

We need your support ... vote for Bar None Barbecue as "Best Barbecue" and "Best Caterer" in this year's San Diego Magazine Best Restaurant survey. Just click the icon below, fill out your name, email, and phone number, and then vote for us in both categories!

And watch for our first quarter postcard by the end of this week ... here's what the front side looks like:

Sunny End to January

2010-01-29T10:31:00.000-08:00

Bar None BBQ's events this last week in January were bathed in sunshine and good cheer. It was nice to have our great weather back and everyone was in the mood to celebrate!

Distant Memories from Last Week

2010-01-20T15:35:00.000-08:00

Just last week, we were basking in gorgeous summer-like weather and anticipating a Chargers win. Today, the clouds have opened up and we're looking forward to the next football season. Here are a few snapshots to cheer us all up!

First 2010 Event

2010-01-12T16:11:00.001-08:00

Last Wednesday marked Bar None BBQ's first event in the new year. Guests dined on our "Crowd Pleaser" menu which was an apt description for their reaction to the food!

Wrapping Up The Year

2009-12-24T15:54:00.000-08:00

What a year 2009 has been ... definitely one for the record books. Here are some snapshots of our final holiday parties this week. As we close 2009, we're looking forward to new adventures in 2010!

Last Week's Festivities -- Part Two

2009-12-22T16:13:00.001-08:00

And here's the second half of our favorite photos from last week's 12 events!

Last Week's Festivities -- Part One

2009-12-22T15:57:00.000-08:00

For Bar None BBQ's 100th blog posting, we're including the first half of our favorite photos from last week's 12 events.

December Highlights -- Part Two

2009-12-14T18:48:00.000-08:00

And here is the second set of photos capturing some moments from the first half of December!

December Highlights -- Part One

2009-12-14T18:37:00.000-08:00

We've had a very busy December so far, and our blog has suffered from neglect as a result. Here is the first set of photo highlights from the first half of the month.

Team Miranda Completes 3-Day Walk

2009-12-03T10:03:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to Krissy and her sister Theresa on their completion of the San Diego Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. Krissy said it was hard work walking the 60 miles, but well worth the effort for this important cause. Additionally, each member of Team Miranda exceeded their $2300 individual fundraising goal. Way to go, Team Miranda!

Giving Thanks All Around

2009-11-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving week is the perfect time to remember how fortunate we at Bar None BBQ are to have wonderful new and returning clients, and our most recent parties are the perfect example of this. Thank you all for being such a pleasure to serve, including both our human friends and our furry ones, too!

Crisp Autumn Evenings, Hot Chuckwagon Fire

2009-11-17T15:25:00.000-08:00

With the arrival of chilly fall evenings, Bar None Barbecue helped keep guests warm by the grill at three evening events this past weekend. Two events were held on consecutive evenings at a Bonita horse ranch, and another event was a fundraiser at the San Marcos Community Center Main Hall.

November Starts at the Top

2009-11-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

We kicked off November on the 10th Floor of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Building (the one with the clock tower) right by Petco Park. This awards luncheon celebrated employee excellence!

Halloween Week Festivities

2009-11-04T15:33:00.000-08:00

With All Hallows' Eve on the horizon, our guests and our staff had a lot of fun at last week's events. Here are some of the highlights!

Back-to-School BBQ, Client Thank Yous, and Staff Anniversaries

2009-10-26T14:59:00.001-07:00

On Friday evening, Bar None BBQ catered a "Back-to-School BBQ Bash" at a gorgeous Fairbanks Ranch home. Our young guests (and their parents!) dined on hamburgers, hot dogs, and side dishes during breaks in their activities.

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Because this is a short blog posting (so far!), we want to share compliments that we received over the last week from clients:

"We are all so thankful to you and your entire staff for making our event so special. Very obvious your staff is well trained as everything ran very smoothly"

"I want to thank you and your staff for an outstanding event! Our customers and employees raved about your food, presentation, and service. This was the first event that we had with Bar None BBQ. The organizational skills and experience were clearly evident as everything very smooth for 800 people. You will be the first call for any future events that require catering."

"Thanks again for making Tool Wars such a successful day!"

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Of course, we wouldn't receive these wonderful words without our awesome staff, so we want to acknowledge a few anniversaries that we celebrated since June, including:

Krissy -- 7 Years in August

Nick -- 6 Years in October

Krista -- 2 Years in September

Francisco -- 1 Year in August

Jared -- 1 Year in June

Product Launch and Family Celebrations

2009-10-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

Two recent events commemorated important occasions for two clients: a luncheon to celebrate the debut of a new product at a Carlsbad business and a post-wedding party for both out-of-town and local guests at a Ramona residence. Both events featured fall-themed buffet decor to reflect the changing seasons even though the thermometer still reflects summertime!

Open House and Private Reception

2009-10-11T14:38:00.000-07:00

At the "Tool Wars" open house on Saturday, Bar None BBQ served 800 guests hamburgers and hot dogs right off the grill. And, as you'll see below, our staff was pleased to have the able assistance of Senorita Makita! Later that evening, we catered a reception at a private residence in Vista.

On to October

2009-10-05T13:13:00.000-07:00

October got off to a great start with five days of parties in a row, beginning with a luncheon, another luncheon, a rehearsal dinner, a surprise party, and a company picnic.

Showcasing Our Services

2009-09-30T13:26:00.000-07:00

We were pleased to cater a range of events in the final week of September. From an all-day user conference (including a 7:00am serve for breakfast!) and a celebration of life to two luncheons and three company picnics, Bar None BBQ wrapped up September on a high note!

A Week of Corporate Luncheons!

2009-09-24T15:15:00.000-07:00

For the first time in over four months, Bar None BBQ didn't cater a single company picnic last week. Except for one private event, all of our parties were business luncheons for employees, contractors, and their guests during their workplace lunch hour ... the events were very well attended!

Tailgating Tips on DiscoverSD.com

2009-09-16T17:51:00.001-07:00

The time is right for tailgating, so check out Greg's tailgating tips featured in today's DiscoverSD.com:

Tailgating Do's and Don'ts: Right Tools, Keep it Cool

Summer Continues in September!

2009-09-14T17:32:00.000-07:00

Although Labor Day is often called the unofficial end to summer, it didn't feel like that here at Bar None BBQ. We catered four company picnics, three luncheons, a tenant appreciation event, and a rehearsal dinner during the short Labor Day week. As our clients have discovered, a huge advantage to having your event in September is that the weather is beautiful, the tourists have gone home, and the locals have returned from their vacations. All of these events were very well attended as a result!

Kicking Off September

2009-09-07T16:52:00.000-07:00

September started off VERY hot, both literally and figuratively, with lots of San Diego catered events along with temperatures reaching triple digits all over the county. Fortunately, Bar None BBQ catered several picnics on the coast, and then the heat subsided a bit for a pleasant Labor Day Weekend.

Wrapping Up August

2009-08-31T12:03:00.000-07:00

Here are a few highlights from the closing days of August, including a pirate-themed picnic coordinated by a very talented local event planner!

Two Unique Water Locations

2009-08-26T15:09:00.000-07:00

Two Bar None Barbecue picnics were recently held right near the water ... one at California Watersports on the Carlsbad Lagoon, and another right next to a huge community pool. Both locations provided a welcome break to the heat and humidity!

... And Weekend Picnics

2009-08-21T11:45:00.001-07:00

Also during the week of August 10th, Bar None BBQ catered six company picnics, half of which were on Mission Bay. Guests enjoyed lots of fun activities, especially flag football!

Weekday Luncheons ...

2009-08-21T11:44:00.000-07:00

The week of August 10th included luncheons in Otay Mesa, Poway, National City, and at UCSD. As with all of our corporate luncheons, our clients had excellent turnouts at each event!

Catering All Over San Diego County

2009-08-14T14:54:00.001-07:00

The week of August 3rd took Bar None Catering all over San Diego County including luncheons in Oceanside and Escondido, and picnics at San Dieguito County Park, Lake Murray, and four at Mission Bay alone. Each picnic had a lot of activities including games leaders and clowns, plus inflatable bounces, slides, obstacle courses, and jousts, and even carnival games.

Great Weather, Happy Guests

2009-08-07T14:29:00.000-07:00

Last week's clients and their guests enjoyed slightly cooler temperatures at their luncheons and picnics, even with the heat generated by our on-site cooking.

Last Week's Festivities

2009-08-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some highlights from last week's picnics, retirement party, more picnics, luncheon, and even more picnics!

A Very Big Employee Appreciation Party

2009-07-22T17:42:00.000-07:00

Bar None BBQ was excited to cater the Employee Appreciation Party of a world renowned, highly esteemed research organization here in San Diego. This 1650-guest carnival-themed special event featured a wide range of menu items for lunch, along with a bingo caller, jousting arena, four carnival games with trinket prizes, and a steel drum band (all games and entertainment that we coordinated for our client). Guests were also treated to lots of shade provided by white umbrellas on this very sunny and warm day!

Our client, who was an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the planning, wrote after the event: "A good time was had by all. Everything ran smoothly, the food was great – and I adored working with your on-site staff; professional and yet friendly and accommodating."

Here are just a few of the many highlights of the day:

A Very Special Graduation

2009-07-21T17:00:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, Bar None Catering was honored to participate in the Little Grad Yearly Picnic at DeAnza Cove for the UCSD Medical Center ISCC (Infant Special Care Center). With more than a thousand guests in attendance, former neonatal ICU patients and their families were treated to games and activities, a fun bounce, a special guest appearance by Shamu, great food, and lots more. Read more about the event and the wonderful work being done at the UCSD Medical Center ISCC at this link.

Recent Thank Yous

2009-07-20T16:00:00.000-07:00

Our wonderful clients have been taking time to write some glowing notes about Bar None's services after their events. Here are snippets from just a few of the more recent kind words we've received:

"I just wanted to say thanks for the great job you did at my husband's birthday party. The staff was very professional and the food was fabulous. Everyone was raving about it. I have some great pictures that I will try to forward to you this week. Thank you very much for making the party a success."

"I just wanted to write you a short note to tell you how much everyone enjoyed the BBQ today. The food was great and so many employees that I passed in the hallway afterwards commented on how great the food was. Your staff did a great job for us. They are definitely very customer-oriented and are a pleasure to work with and certainly know how to throw a good BBQ. Thank you for a great event and such good customer service!"

"Everyone had a great time and your team is fantastic! Krista and Jared were awesome! Thanks again for everything!"

"I want to thank you for everything…the food was outstanding and the staff, very professional. I do want to let you know…the game attendant did an outstanding job! He really motivated everyone to get involved! Thanks again!"

"Just wanted to follow-up to say thank you for all your hard work last Friday. I have received many compliments on the food and on the display set-up of the buffet and chuck wagon grill. Thanks again and we look forward to working with you all again in the future."

"Thanks for everything. Krista and the guys were great! The food and the presentation were outstanding. I only wish I could have been eating more instead of helping with our master of ceremonies. It was very nice meeting you as well."

Heating Up San Diego County

2009-07-16T16:05:00.000-07:00

Over the last week, Bar None BBQ added to San Diego's heat wave by grilling our way all over the county. Here are some highlights!

Two Private Events, Two Gorgeous Locations

2009-07-12T16:54:00.001-07:00

On Saturday, we catered milestone events at stunning locations ... the first was a surprise 60th birthday party at a home on Mount Helix, and the second was a wedding anniversary celebration at the Del Mar Train Station. At both events, Bar None BBQ was right near the water: one by a vanishing edge pool, and the other above the Pacific Ocean just east of Powerhouse Park. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

Fourth of July and More!

2009-07-10T16:16:00.001-07:00

In addition to Sheriff Kolender's retirement party on July 1st, Bar None BBQ also catered several Independence Day-themed events last week, both before and actually on the 4th of July!

Sheriff Kolender's Retirement Party

2009-07-07T18:24:00.000-07:00

Bar None Barbecue was thrilled to be chosen as the caterer for Sheriff Bill Kolender's retirement party on July 1st. There were hundreds of guests on hand to celebrate Mr. Kolender's service to San Diego County ... we couldn't have been more honored to be a part of saying farewell to such a wonderful man!

Eight Parties from June 24th-June 27th

2009-07-02T14:57:00.000-07:00

We're almost up-to-date with our blog postings from our recent parties. We catered a lot of great events late last week, but we hope to catch up with more photos from our busy holiday weekend! Here are a few highlights of the various locations at which we catered events for part of last week:

Still Catching Up ...

2009-06-25T15:25:00.000-07:00

Out of the ten events we catered last week, eight were for existing clients. Here are some highlights of these events in locations all over San Diego County!

Good News, Bad News

2009-06-21T18:04:00.000-07:00

We're happy to report that we have been extremely busy with all types of events over the last two weeks with lots of great clients and guests in both new and familiar locations, but we're disappointed that our blog has suffered from neglect! Here are snapshots from a few of the prior week's events, and we hope to have some of last week's event pix posted shortly. Thank you for your patience with us!

10th Anniversary and 60th Birthday

2009-06-08T16:27:00.000-07:00

Last week, we were excited to discover that our most consistent client was celebrating 10 straight years with Bar None Barbecue as his caterer. Jim, the school's owner, has held the same year-end celebration for his students since June 2000, and we're proud to be a continuing part of this event ... thanks for your loyalty to us, Jim!

Over the weekend, a new client (referred by another excellent, existing client) celebrated his 60th birthday at the lovely Lake Poway. The honoree and his guests enjoyed a lighthearted picnic to acknowledge this important milestone.

SDPD Retirement and ASB Senior Parties

2009-06-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

Bar None Barbecue was honored to be selected as the caterer for two milestone events last week. On Thursday, we catered an SDPD Captain's retirement luncheon with her friends and colleagues at the division. Although it was a bittersweet occasion, everyone had a chance to say goodbye and to wish her well on her new adventure. On Sunday, we catered an ASB Senior Party at a North County high school. Students and their parents had a chance to reminisce and to look forward, all while enjoying great food and excellent company!

Choosing a Caterer

2009-05-27T22:40:00.000-07:00

Bar None Barbecue was excited to join San Diego CW6 News on Sunday morning. After our appearance in March, we were invited back this past Memorial Day weekend to discuss tips on choosing a corporate caterer with anchors Courtney Dwyer and Elex Michaelson.

During the segment, we explained that, when selecting a catering company for your special event, remember the following “CATER” acronym to determine that the caterer is:
Credible: Check out their BBB rating, any online reviews on sites like Yelp, and whether they have any lawsuits against them.
Attentive: Make sure that the caterer responds quickly to your initial inquiry and any additional questions you may have.
Thriving: Look at their Web site or blog to see when it was last updated to make sure they’re running a successful business.
Experienced: Investigate how long they’ve been in business, their areas of expertise, and whether they’re a full-time caterer vs. restaurant.
Responsible: Confirm that they don’t overbook and that they have proper insurances (liability, workers comp, etc.) and licensing.

Click this link to see the associated video. Additionally, here are some photos from the segment and, above all, thank you everyone at CW6 ... it's always a pleasure!

Memorial Day Celebrations and More!

2009-05-26T17:13:00.000-07:00

Whew, what a week! Bar None Barbecue officially kicked off the Summer Event Season with eight parties last week. Events honoring Memorial Day started early last week for several of our existing business clients, and then continued throughout the entire weekend with private events all over San Diego. We were excited to cater a graduation party and a birthday party as well.

Western-Themed Fifth Birthday Party

2009-05-18T17:34:00.000-07:00

With her special little buckaroo turning five years old, his mom wanted to celebrate this milestone with a hoedown to remember. Surrounded by his family and friends, the birthday boy enjoyed a mechanical bull, a cow milking contest, the tallest inflatable slide we've ever seen, and, of course, Bar None Barbecue's food. His dad joined the revelry after his complete game four-hitter at Petco Park, as well as compared notes with another well-known arm in San Diego -- much to the delight of our star-struck staff!

Vintage Airplane Fly-In at Gillespie Field

2009-05-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

On Friday evening, we were honored to cater a reception for the Allen Airways Flying Museum's Vintage Plane Fly-In on the grounds of Gillespie Field. Without a doubt, this location was one of the coolest places that Bar None BBQ has ever catered an event! This stunningly designed hangar location pays homage to airplanes, automobiles, and advertisements of yesteryear in a down-home setting.

Picnics at New and Old Locations

2009-05-11T16:56:00.000-07:00

Two of our picnics this weekend were held at Stonebridge Neighborhood Park in Scripps Ranch and South Crown Point on Mission Bay. The neighborhood park location worked out perfectly for our client who found this hidden gem ... it was inexpensive and the park's staff was very accommodating. And, as always, Mission Bay was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the day!

Volunteer Recognition Party and Rotary Club Fundraiser

2009-05-05T15:33:00.000-07:00

We had a wide range of events last week with Bar None catering all over the county. At Woodglen Vista Park, the City of Santee hosted a dinner celebrating the hard work of their dedicated volunteers and all that they bring to Santee.

Additionally, the Rotary Club of Poway held their annual fundraiser and auction at the Lake Poway Pavilion. The Rotary Club's President had the following kind words after the party:

"Thank you very much for catering our fundraiser on Sunday. Dealing with (Bar None BBQ) was tremendous, the food excellent and the service superb. Our guests enjoyed their dinner and ... we heard nothing but good things about the food ... look forward to working with you again."

Events: Birthday Party at Country Club Residence

2009-04-28T17:16:00.000-07:00

Bar None Barbecue was excited to be chosen to cater a birthday party at the gorgeous Del Mar Country Club last weekend. We were the "backup plan" for this new client as her contracted caterer had gone out of business less than two weeks before her party ... we were pleased to be her second choice and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Here are some snapshots of the wonderful setting and the lovely tropical-themed display work:

Events: Open House and Corporate Celebration

2009-04-28T14:00:00.000-07:00

Two of our favorite existing clients held their annual events with us last week ... one an open house in Escondido, and the other a corporate celebration in Carlsbad. Here are just a few glimpses into the festivities:

Events: Highlights from Last Week

2009-04-21T16:07:00.000-07:00

Once again, being nice and busy makes our blog suffer from neglect, but here are several highlights from last week. These snapshots include glimpses from a corporate luncheon for out-of-town guests at Stagecoach Park, a pre-meeting business lunch in Carlsbad, a milestone celebration in Poway, a private party in Rancho Santa Fe, and a post-wedding celebration in Clairemont.

Events: Tenant Appreciation Party in Sorrento Valley

2009-04-10T14:22:00.000-07:00

Bar None BBQ was proud to be chosen as the caterer for a new client's Tenant Appreciation Party. This client put together a large celebration to honor the tenants at several of its buildings. In addition to the lunch that we catered, this client also coordinated with KIFM Smooth Jazz 98.1 to provide music and promotional items to add to the festivities!

Events: Corporate Lunch in Mira Mesa

2009-03-30T13:35:00.000-07:00

Here are some highlights from one of last week's events, which was an on-site luncheon at a biotech company with a group of wonderful guests.

News: Bar None BBQ on San Diego CW6

2009-03-20T13:38:00.000-07:00

San Diego's hottest caterer was featured on San Diego CW6 for a multi-segment story (see Part 1 and Part 2) on Bar None Barbecue's services, as well as party and grilling tips.

Greg, Krissy, and Nick had the opportunity to chat with anchors Marc Bailey, Lynda Martin, and Renee Kohn throughout the morning, and then we got to share our delicious food with the crew after the broadcast was complete.

Thank you everyone at CW6 ... we can't wait to come back!

Events: Friday the 13th Brings Good Luck and Food

2009-03-16T15:43:00.001-07:00

For the second consecutive month with a "Friday the 13th", Bar None BBQ catered a construction site luncheon with on-site cooking. Everyone agreed that it was a great day for good luck, food, and weather at Lake Miramar!

Events: Delivery with Servers

2009-03-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

Although we're known for bringing our chuckwagons on-site for grilling over mesquite wood, some clients need a slightly different setup for various reasons: maybe they're in a high rise, or their property owner won't allow cooking on their site, or they need a catered lunch for just a portion of their employees.

In those cases, Bar None Barbecue offers two options including a regular delivery (with off-site cooking and where clients serve themselves) or a delivery with servers (with off-site cooking and our staff serves the guests). The following pictures show a "delivery with servers" configuration from this week, where we included the staff, chafers, banquet tables, decor, etc.:

Events: On-Site Company Luncheon

2009-03-04T09:11:00.000-08:00

Here are a few snapshots from Bar None BBQ's latest company luncheon, once again with gorgeous weather. This event was in Sorrento Valley in the parking lot of our client's building.

News: Vote for San Diego's Best Catering Company

2009-02-25T16:40:00.000-08:00

San Diego Magazine's 2009 Best Restaurant Survey is now available online. Please remember Bar None Barbecue as this year's "Best Caterer" when you're choosing all of your local favorites!

Events: Grilling for The Few, The Proud ...

2009-02-13T16:14:00.000-08:00

Bar None Barbecue was honored to cater our third academy graduation at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton on Tuesday. According to their Web site, this "stretch of shoreline along the base-- 17½ miles -- is the largest undeveloped portion of coastal area left in Southern California", and some of its views are breathtaking. Not only were we surrounded by natural beauty, but also by lots of military power for this special event ... it is always our pleasure to serve those who serve us!

Events: Super Bowl Sunday Festivities

2009-02-06T15:22:00.000-08:00

For the big day, Bar None Barbecue catered two parties at gorgeous private residences in Rancho Santa Fe and Carlsbad. Between pre-game anticipation and post-game awards, football fans dined on several mesquite-grilled entrees including tender baby-back ribs, swordfish steaks, and of course, tri-tip sirloin and juicy chicken. San Diego catering doesn't get much better than this!

Events: Three-Day User Conference

2009-01-28T22:50:00.000-08:00

For the third year in a row, we catered our client's three-day user conference with three events in a row, and some snacks in between meals. This unseasonably warm January made for comfortable temperatures for all 130 attendees, both inside and outside the 40x50 canopy. We're already looking forward to next year's events!

Events: Bayview Room Highlights

2009-01-13T16:26:00.000-08:00

Our perfect 75-degree weather showcased Mission Bay as an ideal backdrop for one of last weekend's events. From the lovely Bayview Room at Marina Village, guests celebrated while enjoying the warmth and the view. It had been quite a while since Bar None Barbecue had catered an event at this hidden gem, but we were reminded why it's such a great location on this beautiful day ... we highly recommend it!