Who We Are

Smokin' Caboose Competition Team originated in 2003 after we spent the previous four years cooking on a friend's competition BBQ team.  We have traveled the Midwest, putting our skills to the test against the best Pitmasters in the country in contests sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. 

Everywhere we went we were told that we needed to go into business and start doing special events.  Finally, aftr hearing one too many times “This is the best I have ever tasted!!  You really should go into business for yourselves.”, a life-long friend of mine and his spouse came forward with similar passions for BBQ and together we decided to launch Smokin’ Caboose BBQ Catering & Competition Team in the Fall of 2007.

The business side of things is new to us, and you will find that money doesn’t drive this BBQ team, but passion does.  We faithfully and enthusiastically do this as a hobby, with visions of someday being able to help our children through college.  But for now our mission is simply to make exceptional food for our friends, families, and the fine people of Central Iowa. 

What We Offer

Smokin' Caboose BBQ offers "Competition Quality" hickory and apple-smoked meats, sides, and desserts.  We are unique in that the recipes we use have been evaluated by professional contest judges against some of the best BBQ teams in the country.  We want our food to be a part of your event's success.  We are properly licensed, insured, and Serv-Safe certified for proper food handling and food temperatures.

Where We Cater

Smokin' Caboose cooks everything on-site.  No reheated food, no leftovers...everything we cook is prepared fresh, cooked, and served at your event location.  Your home, office, reception hall, park, tailgate...you name it.

When We Are Available

Give us a call.  Month, time of day, and weather are not usually obstacles for us.  We have and will continue to cook in triple digit and below freezing temperatures, rain, snow, etc. 

Why We Cook

Cooking exceptional food for other people is what we love most to do.  Please realize that it really would be our pleasure to cook for you and your group. 

Thanks for considering Smokin' Caboose BBQ



Jason and Jenny Berg
Ron and Rhonda Smith