Real pit barbecueSmoked low and slow
Real smoke · generous plates · zero fuss
BBQ that shows up for your people.
Bernie brings the smoker, food truck, BBQ trailer, and the kind of hospitality that makes weddings, company events, birthdays, and backyard parties feel taken care of.
Good smoke takes time.
Booking your event shouldn’t.
Mobile setupFood truck + BBQ trailer
Events of every sizeFrom family parties to company crowds
Bernie takes care of itDirect, friendly planning
FOX 8 · New Day Cleveland
Bernie on the morning show
The food did the talking.
Bernie Thomas brought Chasin Tailz brisket and smoked mac and cheese to FOX 8's New Day Cleveland. Watch the morning-show segment right here.
See the full TV feature →Catering that earns an empty pan
Tell us the crowd.
We’ll bring the good stuff.
Chasin Tailz builds the service around your date, guest count, location, and the way you want people fed.
01
Weddings
Comfort-food energy for rehearsal dinners, receptions, and the late-night crowd.
Build a wedding quote → 02Corporate
Company picnics, crew lunches, customer events, open houses, and team celebrations.
Feed the company → 03Parties
Birthdays, graduations, reunions, retirements, neighborhood events, and backyard blowouts.
Plan the party → 04Big crowds
Festivals, fundraisers, community gatherings, and public food-truck service.
Talk capacity →The smoke does the talking
Built for the first bite
and the second plate.
Menus rotate by event and availability. These are the Chasin Tailz favorites people come hungry for.
Low + slow
Brisket
Deep bark, a clean smoke ring, and slices that hold together until the fork says otherwise.
Truck favorite
Loaded sandwiches
Brisket or pulled pork piled where it belongs.
From the pit
Ribs + chicken
Smoky, lacquered, and ready for a crowd.
The full plate
Meat + sides + no regrets
Mac and cheese, baked beans, potato salad, creamy or vinegar slaw, and rotating house sides.
Two ways to roll up hungry.
The truck. The trailer. The whole setup.
Not a folding-table operation.
Bernie has the equipment to serve where the party is. Book the food truck for public service and casual events, or talk through the BBQ trailer and catering setup for larger groups.
- ✓ Food truck service
- ✓ BBQ trailer + smoker
- ✓ Company and private events
- ✓ Setup matched to the crowd
The good-ole-boy guarantee
Bernie hooks you up.
Chasin Tailz BBQ is locally owned by Bernie Thomas—a pit guy, truck guy, and longtime friend who believes nobody should leave his line wondering whether they got enough.
That generous spirit is the whole brand: real smoke, straight answers, and taking care of the people you invited.
Big or small,
we do it all.— Chasin Tailz BBQ
we do it all.— Chasin Tailz BBQ
Let’s feed your people
Your date.
Your crowd.
Bernie’s BBQ.
Give Bernie the basics. No account, no giant questionnaire, and no mystery sales maze.
Straight answers
Before you book the smoke.
Every event is different. These answers get the conversation moving.
What events does Chasin Tailz BBQ cater?
Corporate events, weddings, birthdays, graduations, reunions, private parties, community events, and plenty in between. Big or small, tell us what you’re planning.
Can I book the food truck or BBQ trailer?
Yes. Chasin Tailz has both. Bernie will recommend the right setup based on your location, guest count, timing, and service style.
What’s on the menu?
Favorites include brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, nachos, and rotating specials. Your final menu is confirmed with your quote.
How early should I ask about my date?
Earlier is better for weddings, corporate events, and large crowds. Send the request even if you are still choosing details—availability comes first.
Do you serve all of Northeast Ohio?
Chasin Tailz is based in Ravenna and serves Northeast Ohio. Send the venue or city with your request so Bernie can confirm travel and the best setup.
How do I get a quote?
Send your date, guest count, location, event type, and service idea through the form. You can also call or text Bernie at 216-347-0704.
BBQ catering near Ravenna
Local smoke.
Northeast Ohio reach.
Chasin Tailz BBQ is a Ravenna, Ohio-based barbecue caterer and food-truck business serving Portage County and the wider Northeast Ohio region. Owner and pitmaster Bernie Thomas plans each booking directly, with service options that include the food truck, BBQ trailer and smoker, or an event catering setup matched to the venue and guest count. The menu centers on real wood-smoked brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, smoked burgers, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, slaw, and rotating specials. Chasin Tailz serves weddings, corporate events, graduations, reunions, festivals, fundraisers, brewery gatherings, and private parties. Bernie has appeared on FOX 8 New Day Cleveland and is a two-time Brew and BBQ Bash winner. For a quote, send the event date, city or venue, expected guest count, service style, and menu ideas. See Portage County catering details or explore Northeast Ohio service.
The table is waiting
Come get you some.
Bring the date and the headcount. Chasin Tailz brings the smoke.