BBQ & Deli Catering for Every Occasion Across the Bay Area
A note from Empire Armadillo founder John Vink
If there's one thing I've learned in our first year, it's that good barbecue is better shared. Some of my favorite moments at Empire Armadillo haven't happened in our dining rooms at all. They've happened at backyard watch parties, office conference rooms, birthday celebrations, and retirement parties all over the Bay Area, where a tray of our brisket or a stack of our deli sandwiches became part of the day.
So I want to make something clear: whatever you're planning, we'd love to cater it. Whether you're in Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Los Altos, Saratoga, or anywhere else in the South Bay, Empire Armadillo BBQ catering is ready to help you feed your people well.
Game Day Catering for Your Watch Party
Football season is here, and nothing says game day like a spread of real, slow-smoked barbecue. If you're hosting a watch party at your house this season, let us handle the food so you can focus on the game. Pulled pork, smoked brisket, ribs, jalapeño cheddar sausage, and all the sides your crowd can handle. Whether it's a Sunday Niners game, a Monday night matchup, or a big playoff weekend, our game day BBQ catering in the Bay Area turns any living room into the best seat in the house.
Office Lunch & Corporate Catering in Silicon Valley
Want to treat your coworkers? Ordering lunch for the whole office is one of the easiest ways to bring a team together, and we make it simple. From team lunches and all-hands meetings to client presentations and company celebrations, our corporate catering serves offices throughout Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, and Palo Alto. Our New York deli sandwiches, salads, and soups are perfect for a working lunch, and our barbecue platters are made for when you really want to celebrate a win.
We've been proud to cater for local businesses like the Del Rey Dealer Group, and we'd love to feed your team next.
Birthday Parties, Retirement Parties & Family Celebrations
Life's big moments deserve great food. We cater birthday parties, retirement parties, graduations, anniversaries, family reunions, holiday parties, and backyard get-togethers of every size. Good barbecue has a way of making people slow down, sit together, and stay a little longer, and that's exactly what a celebration should feel like.
A Catering Menu Built Around Your Event
Every event is different, so we don't do one-size-fits-all catering. Tell us about your guests, your budget, and what you're celebrating, and we'll customize the menu to fit. Mix and match Texas barbecue with New York deli classics, go all-in on smoked meats, or build a lighter lunch spread for the office. Our catering menu includes favorites like:
Slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and chicken
House-made pastrami and corned beef
New York deli sandwiches and Reubens
Classic BBQ sides, salads, and soups
Desserts like our banana pudding and cheesecake
Everything is made from scratch. Our meats are smoked low and slow over real wood, and our pastrami and corned beef are smoked in-house, the same way we make them for our restaurants every day.
Proud to Be Part of the South Bay Community
When we opened our doors in Sunnyvale and then in San Jose, we didn't just want to be another restaurant. We wanted to be part of the community. Catering is one of my favorite ways to do that, because it means we get to be there for the moments that matter to you, your family, your coworkers, and your neighbors. When you choose Empire Armadillo to cater your event, you're getting a locally owned business that genuinely cares about making your day special.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Catering
What areas do you cater in?
We cater events throughout the Bay Area and South Bay, including Sunnyvale, San Jose, Santa Clara, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Campbell, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Los Altos, and Saratoga.
What kinds of events do you cater?
Game day watch parties, office lunches, corporate events, birthday parties, retirement parties, graduations, holiday parties, family reunions, and more. If you're gathering people together, we'd love to help feed them.
Can you customize the catering menu?
Absolutely. We'll work with you to build a menu that fits your group, your event, and your budget, whether that's barbecue, deli sandwiches, or a mix of both.
Do you cater both large and small groups?
Yes. We cater events of every size, from a small office lunch to a big company celebration.
Let's Plan Your Next Event
Whether you're hosting a game day watch party, ordering lunch for the office, or planning a birthday or retirement party, we'd be honored to be part of it. Visit our catering page to see the full catering menu and request a quote, or stop by either of our locations to talk with our team.
Thank you for supporting local barbecue. We can't wait to cater your next event.
Smoked low, stacked high,
John Vink
Founder, Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli
Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli: 161 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale and 878 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose. Open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. BBQ and deli catering available throughout the Bay Area.
