Jrsmokehousebbq LLC catering

08/27/2026

With Brittane's Event Center – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/27/2026

🚨 THIS FRIDAY NIGHT — GURNEE! 🎶🔥

Hey Facebook family! Just a reminder that we’ve got a great night coming up this Friday at 7 PM at Brittane’s Event Center in Gurnee!

🎤 Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson Tribute Night 🎤

Come out and enjoy an evening celebrating two music legends, along with some good music, good vibes, and some good food from Junior Smokehouse BBQ! 🔥🍗

🍽️ FRIDAY NIGHT MENU
🔥 BBQ Jerk Egg Rolls
🔥 BBQ Chicken Wings
🔥 Classic Southern Meatballs
🔥 Seasoned Potato Wedges

🎟️ Need tickets? Head over to Brittane’s Event page for ticket information, or contact Brittane’s Event directly by phone or email.

Bring your family and friends and come hungry!

📍 Brittane’s Event Center — Gurnee, IL
🗓️ Friday, August 28
⏰ Starts at 7 PM

Whitney. Michael. Good music. Good food. One great night! 🎶🔥

08/19/2026

🎤✨ GURNEE — GET READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT! ✨🎤

JR Smokehouse BBQ Catering is excited to be catering Brittane’s Event Center’s Tribute to Whitney Houston & Michael Jackson! 🎶🔥

Come out for an evening celebrating two legendary icons, with great music from DJ Sammie Greathouse — and of course, JR Smokehouse BBQ will be in the building serving up some good food! 🍗🔥

📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Brittane’s Event Center
5101 Washington St., Unit 30
Gurnee, IL 60031

🎟️ Tickets: $25 | 2 for $40
⚠️ No tickets will be sold at the door — get yours in advance!

If you’re coming out, come hungry! 😋

🔥 JR Smokehouse BBQ Catering
“Barbecue and Then Some”

We’re proud to be part of this event and can’t wait to serve you!

08/06/2026

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08/05/2026

🔥 WE'VE ELEVATED OUR CATERING GAME! 🔥

At JR Smokehouse BBQ, we believe great food starts with great ingredients.

🌽 We source the freshest ingredients possible, including produce from local farms whenever available.
🥩 Every dish is prepared fresh from scratch with care and attention to detail.
🥣 Every sauce—from our rich gravies to our signature barbecue sauces and specialty sauces—is made 100% in-house. No shortcuts. No store-bought sauces. Just real, handcrafted flavor.

We don't just cater events—we create an experience your guests will be talking about long after the last plate is gone.

Whether you're planning a wedding, family reunion, corporate event, birthday party, church gathering, or any special occasion, let JR Smokehouse BBQ bring bold flavors, homemade quality, and outstanding service to your table.

If you're looking for catering that's fresh, flavorful, and made with pride, you've found it.

📅 Now booking catering events!
📞 Contact us today to reserve your date before it fills up.

JR Smokehouse BBQ
Fresh Ingredients. Homemade Everything. Bold Flavor in Every Bite.

08/03/2026

🔥 NOW ACCEPTING CATERING ORDERS! 🔥

Let JR Smokehouse BBQ take the stress out of your next event with fresh, homemade food prepared with bold flavor.

We cater:
• Weddings
• Birthday Parties
• Family Reunions
• Corporate Events
• Church Functions
• Graduation Parties
• Baby Showers
• Holiday Gatherings
• Backyard BBQs & More!

From our slow-smoked ribs and brisket to homemade mac & cheese, baked beans, and all your favorite sides, every dish is prepared fresh with the bold flavor JR Smokehouse BBQ is known for.

📅 Dates are filling quickly—reserve your event today!

📞 Call or Text: 847-219-3664

Thank you for supporting JR Smokehouse BBQ. We look forward to serving you and making your next event unforgettable!

07/30/2026

07/27/2026

Let JR Smokehouse BBQ take the stress out of your next event!

Whether you're planning a:
• Birthday Party
• Family Reunion
• Graduation
• Wedding
• Corporate Event
• Baby Shower
• Church Function
• Holiday Party
• Backyard Cookout

We've got you covered with fresh, homemade food made from scratch and cooked with care.

🔥 BBQ
🔥 Smoked Meats
🔥 Homemade Sides
🔥 Fish Fries
🔥 Nacho Bars
🔥 Custom Menus
🔥 Full-Service & Drop-Off Catering Available

No event is too big or too small. We work with you to create the perfect menu for your guests and your budget.

📅 Dates are filling up fast, so don't wait!

📩 Send us a message today for a free quote and let JR Smokehouse BBQ make your next event unforgettable.

You bring the guests... we'll bring the flavor!

07/24/2026

📣 An Update from JR Smokehouse BBQ

To our JR Smokehouse BBQ family,

We wanted to share an important update with all of you. After giving it a lot of thought, we've made the difficult decision to close the small location we were operating throughout the week.

Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough foot traffic to make it financially sustainable. As a small business, we have to make decisions that keep us moving forward, and continuing to operate at a loss simply isn't the right path.

This is not goodbye. We're simply shifting our focus to what has always been our strongest part of the business—catering.

We will continue to accept catering orders for birthdays, family reunions, weddings, graduations, corporate events, parties, and any special occasion. If you need great barbecue and homemade food, JR Smokehouse BBQ is ready to serve you.

We also want to sincerely thank every single person who came out, shared our posts, recommended us to others, and supported us along the way. Your support means more than you know, and we truly appreciate each and every one of you.

This is just a step back so we can take a bigger step forward. Our long-term goal is still to open our own standalone restaurant, and we're going to keep working hard to make that dream a reality.

So don't forget about us—we're still here, we're still cooking, and we're still bringing the same quality food you've come to expect.

📞 If you or someone you know needs catering, reach out to us. We'd love the opportunity to make your next event a success.

Thank you again for believing in JR Smokehouse BBQ. This is just the beginning. ❤️🔥