Back East BBQ

They catered our Wedding and the food was amazing! My family is still talking about how delicious the food was… I would rate this off the charts if it was possible! Don’t hesitate, do you’re taste buds a favor and order here!

El Fidel… Yum. Hush puppies: fabulous. I hail from the east coast, this food does not disappoint. Can’t wait to try another dish next Saturday. My buddy stopped at the Mexican stand and ogled and stole bites off my plate!

We are from Texas and spend summers in Washington/​Vancouver, B. C area. We try to get to Bellingham a few times each summer and always enjoy the Saturday Farmers Market. At the Farmers Market there are MANY great selections of food and my husband discovered wonderful BBQ AT Back East BBQ. He convinced them to sell him an end piece when he ordered his BBQ beef SANDWICH. OMG… It was wonderful and we are from Austin, Texas and enjoy great BBQ IN AUSTIN, Lockhart and surrounding areas. I must say Back East BBQ DID A GREAT JOB COOKING THEIR MEAT. THANKS!

It’s been fun watching this «food cart» (though they don’t even have a cart… yet) grow and mature over the past couple of years. It’s clear this is a couple with a passion for BBQ, and (more importantly) a talent for pulling it off and creating some wonderful dishes. Their pulled pork is rich and delicious, and their brisket (which sells out quickly) is worth the trip. If you catch them on «$ 4 tapas» day it’s fun to try several different small bites. And whatever you do, don’t miss their hush puppies! I could eat those all night (and several times, I have)!

Incredibly moist and flavorful pulled pork, perfect balance of smoke. The brisket was also nicely smoked and moist and tender, not dry at all. The variety of sauces is also nice. We came here on a Sunday when they were at Wander, thoroughly impressed with the meet that we have ordered a pound of pulled pork to go to make our own sandwiches at home. So far our favorite BBQ/​smoked meat in Bellingham.
My biggest qualm with this place… the buns/​rolls!!! Get rid of them!!! Way too thick and dense, takes away from the tender delicate texture of the meats, all you get is a mouthful of bread and the meat totally gets lost. A softer light kaiser style roll is much better… and our bun of choice when ordering meat to go.

Back East BBQ is AMAZING! The boys and I have sampled their fare at the Bellingham Farmer’s Market on Saturdays, Wander on Sundays, Elizabeth Station on Fridays, and at catered events and I have to say that everything we have tried has been delicious! My personal favorite is their gumbo, a nice dark roux and a great balance of ingredients and spices. Their brisket is the best I have ever had, hands-​down. I wish I could get Danielle to divulge her secret for making it so moist and tender every time. No knife required on this brisket, and the rub is flavorful but not distracting. I ordered a platter of ribs for a 4^th of July shindig last summer and everyone LOVED them, the only downside was the guests didn’t leave me any leftovers! I can wholeheartedly recommend Back East BBQ, my advice would be to give them a shot whenever you have the opportunity. I promise you will not be disappointed! And if you are looking for a caterer in Whatcom County you simply can not do better, every one of the events I have attended has had a different, unique, and completely delicious menu! Great people run the show who obviously take a lot of pride in the products they offer. ENJOY!!!

Run by friendly owner/​operators who treat you like welcome guests or returning friends. The BBQ is great! We love the brisket plate, where the BBQ can stand on its own, but if you’re into sauces, they have several that are both unusual and delicious. The roasted corn and black bean salad is another favorite and we’re told that their potato salad is to die for.

Brisket plate was a winner. Good amount of meat for the price; brisket was tasty and not dry. And Back East was not afraid to show off their BBQ skills, unlike some places where they hide bad BBQ with a load of surgery nasty sauce, the brisket stood up to the taste test by itself.