Food tastes good but the prices are sadly unaffordable. I paid $45 for 2 Tri tip plates and got 6 totally pieces of Tri tip and sides. Maybe my expectations are off and that’s just the cost of food. I don’t disparage Roger for trying to make a living but I will not order from here again.
Kat Shay
Very professional staff and Roger is hilarious! You guys catered my baby shower at Marina Park in Ventura and set up was great on timing, easily accessible, and my guests enjoyed the variety you helped me pick out. I had some vegetarians to please and you picked out wonderful alternatives to add to our BBQ meat picks! The overall communication leading up to my event was great. Thank you for making my life a little less stressful during that time. I would definitely use again for future parties ?
S. Smith
Don't know how the food is....Never got the chance. Called and got a quote. When I called back a week later to book them to cater the event, I was hung up on. I immediately called back and had to leave a message. Decided to give them one more chance and called for a third time the next day, again left a message. I never got a call back. So why bother giving me a quote if you're not going to want to do the job. Maybe the food is good...not sure. But the poor business practices kept us from finding out. Reading the other reviews I guess it makes sense. Glad I didn't give them the business. Who even knows if they would have shown up?? Beware when you book with them. Maybe get something in writing.
Kelli P.
We just had our Christmas party and the food was amazing and the staff was super friendly. The staff was bringing out each course we had which was a salad, dinner, and desert. They were all dressed in the same uniform attire which made it easy to to find them if we needed anything.
Joseph Elder
Great food
Megan B Hockett
Big Mann Roger and his crew stepped up and took on our wedding with less then 30 days notice. The food was amazing and the service outstanding. Roger went out of his way to ensure our guests were well fed and happy. I highly recommend Big Mann BBQ! You will not be disappointed!
Jack P.
Big Mann was a Seaward Brewing today and lots of us left hungry. The Tri tip sandwich was mostly a huge dry roll with two small slices of Tri tip for $14.00 I mean the meat portion was really small. One other thing is the guy handling the cash and payments was wearing gloves and also handling food with same pair of gloves. I should have videoed this and sent it to the health dept. Friends had the pulled pork and it was very dry and the same huge dry roll. Would not recommend these guys to anyone.
David D.
Had some Big Mann at Seaward Brewing and it was great. The tri tip was juicy and flavorful.
Tia Kordell
Big Mann BBQ catered our wedding of about 110 people last weekend. Roger was friendly and accommodating during the planning process, including when we had to postpone due to COVID reasons. He also agreed to pick up and drop off event rentals for us, supply bartenders, and supply helpers for set up and clean up the reception hall the day of the event (all for additional fees).I thought the food was good and the bartenders were friendly and on top of it. He also accommodated my gluten sensitivity and a few other dietary restrictions with ease.However, Roger and his staff were supposed to arrive at 3 PM and, according to the day of coordinators, arrived at about 4 PM (which was consequential, since we had 2 hours to set everything up). This put extra strain on the coordinators to set up the reception hall and dinner was served about 45 minutes late. The reason for the delay was heavier-than-expected traffic during his ~30-mile commute. While I understand unexpected traffic happens, it was a holiday weekend with almost certain high traffic, and common sense would tell you to allot extra time for the commute to ensure a timely arrival. Roger shared he allotted almost the exact amount of time that his mapping app had predicted for the commute to Santa Barbara and didn’t leave extra time on top of that. The delay in and of itself was something I would have been able to get over - but when I asked for an explanation about the delay, there was an unapologetic air, no concessions were made, and I received a response of “I don’t know what I could have done differently.” This struck me, considering he should have anticipated the possibility of holiday traffic and left extra time. Period.In regard to the quality of the food, I was generally happy with the quality of food I received. However, I did get a couple of complaints of rude staff, cold fish, and no salt and pepper provided at dinner (I can only personally verify the no salt and pepper).The catering experience was somewhat of a mixed bag, and we had a wonderful wedding regardless!
Lauren Orona
We decided upon Big Man Bbq for our wedding and it was the best choice we could have made! Every worker was so kind and serving and made it an extra special day. Was absolutely hands down best bbq too! The cowboy beans & ribs are an absolute must. They also served our own desserts for us without extra cost. Hands down 5 stars all the way!!!!
This place is a joke! I placed an order with “Roger” and he totally flaked! After waiting 3 and a half hours for the food it NEVER came! When I called to inquire where my food was, no one answered! I called numerous times and no answer. Finally after almost 4 hours I received a text saying there was a power outage so no power means no food. What?!? I replied why didn’t he tell me about this “power outage”sooner, like hours ago, Roger never responded. I don’t know how this place got such great reviews but my experience was disappointing and very discouraging, to say the least!
weezy baby
This place is a joke! I placed an order with “Roger” and he totally flaked! After waiting 3 and a half hours for the food it NEVER came! When I called to inquire where my food was, no one answered! I called numerous times and no answer. Finally after almost 4 hours I received a text saying there was a power outage so no power means no food. What?!? I replied why didn’t he tell me about this “power outage”sooner, like hours ago, Roger never responded. I don’t know how this place got such great reviews but my experience was disappointing and very discouraging, to say the least!
Chris B.
I wish I had 2 more thumbs and I'll give this joint 4 thumbs down! They came and catered 100+ people and the bbq is bland! No flavor, chicken raw. I want money back!! Horrible!
Marivel Gutierrez
I normally don’t write a review but I just had to this time. Seriously the best BBQ in Ventura County. Had it yesterday for my Sister in laws wedding and oh man this was the best food I’ve had in a long time. I wish I had took a plate home. The caterers where very nice.
Lauren Gertz
We decided upon Big Man Bbq for our wedding and it was the best choice we could have made! Every worker was so kind and serving and made it an extra special day. Was absolutely hands down best bbq too! The cowboy beans & ribs are an absolute must. They also served our own desserts for us without extra cost. Hands down 5 stars all the way!!!!
Food tastes good but the prices are sadly unaffordable. I paid $45 for 2 Tri tip plates and got 6 totally pieces of Tri tip and sides. Maybe my expectations are off and that’s just the cost of food. I don’t disparage Roger for trying to make a living but I will not order from here again.
Very professional staff and Roger is hilarious! You guys catered my baby shower at Marina Park in Ventura and set up was great on timing, easily accessible, and my guests enjoyed the variety you helped me pick out. I had some vegetarians to please and you picked out wonderful alternatives to add to our BBQ meat picks! The overall communication leading up to my event was great. Thank you for making my life a little less stressful during that time. I would definitely use again for future parties ?
Don't know how the food is....Never got the chance. Called and got a quote. When I called back a week later to book them to cater the event, I was hung up on. I immediately called back and had to leave a message. Decided to give them one more chance and called for a third time the next day, again left a message. I never got a call back. So why bother giving me a quote if you're not going to want to do the job. Maybe the food is good...not sure. But the poor business practices kept us from finding out. Reading the other reviews I guess it makes sense. Glad I didn't give them the business. Who even knows if they would have shown up?? Beware when you book with them. Maybe get something in writing.
We just had our Christmas party and the food was amazing and the staff was super friendly. The staff was bringing out each course we had which was a salad, dinner, and desert. They were all dressed in the same uniform attire which made it easy to to find them if we needed anything.
Great food
Big Mann Roger and his crew stepped up and took on our wedding with less then 30 days notice. The food was amazing and the service outstanding. Roger went out of his way to ensure our guests were well fed and happy. I highly recommend Big Mann BBQ! You will not be disappointed!
Big Mann was a Seaward Brewing today and lots of us left hungry. The Tri tip sandwich was mostly a huge dry roll with two small slices of Tri tip for $14.00 I mean the meat portion was really small. One other thing is the guy handling the cash and payments was wearing gloves and also handling food with same pair of gloves. I should have videoed this and sent it to the health dept. Friends had the pulled pork and it was very dry and the same huge dry roll. Would not recommend these guys to anyone.
Had some Big Mann at Seaward Brewing and it was great. The tri tip was juicy and flavorful.
Big Mann BBQ catered our wedding of about 110 people last weekend. Roger was friendly and accommodating during the planning process, including when we had to postpone due to COVID reasons. He also agreed to pick up and drop off event rentals for us, supply bartenders, and supply helpers for set up and clean up the reception hall the day of the event (all for additional fees).I thought the food was good and the bartenders were friendly and on top of it. He also accommodated my gluten sensitivity and a few other dietary restrictions with ease.However, Roger and his staff were supposed to arrive at 3 PM and, according to the day of coordinators, arrived at about 4 PM (which was consequential, since we had 2 hours to set everything up). This put extra strain on the coordinators to set up the reception hall and dinner was served about 45 minutes late. The reason for the delay was heavier-than-expected traffic during his ~30-mile commute. While I understand unexpected traffic happens, it was a holiday weekend with almost certain high traffic, and common sense would tell you to allot extra time for the commute to ensure a timely arrival. Roger shared he allotted almost the exact amount of time that his mapping app had predicted for the commute to Santa Barbara and didn’t leave extra time on top of that. The delay in and of itself was something I would have been able to get over - but when I asked for an explanation about the delay, there was an unapologetic air, no concessions were made, and I received a response of “I don’t know what I could have done differently.” This struck me, considering he should have anticipated the possibility of holiday traffic and left extra time. Period.In regard to the quality of the food, I was generally happy with the quality of food I received. However, I did get a couple of complaints of rude staff, cold fish, and no salt and pepper provided at dinner (I can only personally verify the no salt and pepper).The catering experience was somewhat of a mixed bag, and we had a wonderful wedding regardless!
We decided upon Big Man Bbq for our wedding and it was the best choice we could have made! Every worker was so kind and serving and made it an extra special day. Was absolutely hands down best bbq too! The cowboy beans & ribs are an absolute must. They also served our own desserts for us without extra cost. Hands down 5 stars all the way!!!!
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This place is a joke! I placed an order with “Roger” and he totally flaked! After waiting 3 and a half hours for the food it NEVER came! When I called to inquire where my food was, no one answered! I called numerous times and no answer. Finally after almost 4 hours I received a text saying there was a power outage so no power means no food. What?!? I replied why didn’t he tell me about this “power outage”sooner, like hours ago, Roger never responded. I don’t know how this place got such great reviews but my experience was disappointing and very discouraging, to say the least!
This place is a joke! I placed an order with “Roger” and he totally flaked! After waiting 3 and a half hours for the food it NEVER came! When I called to inquire where my food was, no one answered! I called numerous times and no answer. Finally after almost 4 hours I received a text saying there was a power outage so no power means no food. What?!? I replied why didn’t he tell me about this “power outage”sooner, like hours ago, Roger never responded. I don’t know how this place got such great reviews but my experience was disappointing and very discouraging, to say the least!
I wish I had 2 more thumbs and I'll give this joint 4 thumbs down! They came and catered 100+ people and the bbq is bland! No flavor, chicken raw. I want money back!! Horrible!
I normally don’t write a review but I just had to this time. Seriously the best BBQ in Ventura County. Had it yesterday for my Sister in laws wedding and oh man this was the best food I’ve had in a long time. I wish I had took a plate home. The caterers where very nice.
We decided upon Big Man Bbq for our wedding and it was the best choice we could have made! Every worker was so kind and serving and made it an extra special day. Was absolutely hands down best bbq too! The cowboy beans & ribs are an absolute must. They also served our own desserts for us without extra cost. Hands down 5 stars all the way!!!!