It’s Tailgating Season! Here is Where You Can Grab Your Carolina/Clemson Tailgate Food!

Posted on by Elizabeth Faulkner | 1 Comment

While the Fall season brings pumpkin patches, awesome festivals, and apple picking, it’s also the return of football season. And that means tailgating parties. Tailgating is such a fun way to spend time with family and friends. But you need good food and if you don’t want to pull out all the stops yourself, check out these places that will kick your tailgating party up a few notches. Local mom Kristina Hernandez shares the best local restaurants that cater tailgating parties!

Where to find tailgating food near Greenville, South Carolina

For more suggestions and reviews of places to eat, see our Ultimate Guide to Restaurants in Greenville, SC.

Plan the Perfect Tailgating Party

There is nothing quite like tailgating food. It’s usually delicious and meaty, plus paired with some roasted corn and potatoes, you have it made! These local restaurants are perfect for catering your next tailgating party.

Bucky’s BBQ

I love Bucky’s BBQ so much that I used them to cater my daughter’s baptism. But they also do a great job with tailgating parties.

They have three locations in Greenville and one in Fountain Inn.
Bucky’s BBQ Catering Website

Charlie’s Bar-B-Que

Located close to 85, Charlie’s Bar-B-Que actually has what they call a “tailgate kit”. They include baked beans, cole slaw, chips, bread, tea, and plates along with the entrée of your choice of BBQ, BBQ & Turkey, or BBQ & Chicken.

864.297.7876
Charlie’s BBQ Website

Catering food on a grill
Burgers and Kebabs on Barbecue Grill

Grill Marks

Known for their burgers and milkshakes, Grill Marks also does catering for tailgating parties. I will follow those milkshakes anywhere.

864.233.5825
Grill Marks Catering Website

Grill Marks in downtown Greenville, South Carolina

See why we love Grill Marks, especially their milkshakes. (Plus, they have gluten-free options, woohoo!)

Henry’s Smokehouse

A BBQ staple in Greenville, Henry’s Smokehouse offers their award-winning food for tailgating. They have lots of options plus offers of setting up and taking down if you need.

One location in Greenville and one in Simpsonville.
Henry’s Smokehouse Website 

Mike & Jeff’s BBQ

A true gem of Greenville barbeque, Mike & Jeff’s offers fantastic options to make your tailgating party a memorable one.

864.271.5225
Mike & Jeff’s BBQ Catering Website

Nard’s Backyard BBQ

Not only does Nard’s Backyard BBQ cater but they are also a full-fledged BBQ competition team. They will work to cater any size event and keep it within your budget.

864.230.1357
Nards Backyard BBQ Website

The Smoking Pigs Restaurant

Catering mostly for Clemson games, the The Smoking Pigs Restaurant has four packages to choose from, ranging in price from $82.99 up to $440.99. All of them sound super tasty.

Three locations in Pendleton, Easley, and Anderson
The Smoking Pigs Tailgate Packages

SBH BBQ

Some of the best BBQ in the Upstate can be found at the award-winning SBH BBQ, plus they have catering! Their slow smoked brisket is absolutely delicious!

One location in Greenville and one location in Travelers Rest
SBH BBQ Website

Mutt’s BBQ

Mutt’s is a family favorite in our house, and their catering services saved the day at our Baby Q Barbecue baby shower! Their family packs will come in handy if you are doing a 10-person tailgate party at home, but they also have a full catering menu.

864.848.3999- Greer Location
864.442.1400- Easley Location
Mutt’s BBQ Catering Menu

Dave’s Hot Chicken

The rubber chicken has finally made a home in Greenville! People on the Greenville Foodies Facebook page are loving Dave’s Hot Chicken, and they have some excellent options for your next tailgate. You’ll find their Hotbox Tenders and Hotbox Sliders the perfect pairing for your next tailgating party.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu

What’s your favorite place for catering a tailgate?

About the Author
Elizabeth Faulkner, her husband and two young daughters moved back to Greenville in 2013 after spending over a decade in Charlotte and 3 years in the Dallas, Texas area. When first arriving in our area she spent four years working with the staff at Kidding Around Greenville. During that time, she was able to explore the area and build a wealth of local knowledge about all things family related! Prior to working at KAG she spent many years working in marketing at several large corporations, including Verizon Wireless and Strayer University. With her local knowledge, marketing skills and history of buying and selling homes in various states she decided to transition to a career in real estate. Elizabeth is now in her 5th year working as a local real estate agent and is loving every minute of it! In her real estate career, Elizabeth enjoys meeting new people and helping them achieve their housing goals. She loves helping families moving into the area learn their way around the Upstate and find the right spot for them. She also enjoys helping folks who have been here for years sell their home and move on to their next home or phase of life! Elizabeth takes great pride in working hard and providing top-notch service to her clients. Her goal is to make the buying and selling process a smooth one for each and every client she serves! To contact Elizabeth, call 864.414.2434.

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Joanne McDaniel
8 years ago

These are all wonderful places that serve up traditional tailgate BBQ foods, which people absolutely love! I would, however, like to recommend to those that are looking to change things up a bit, look into catering with a local Mediterranean restaurant. With delicious, healthy, and specialty diet menu items that will suit everyone’s needs, a place like Cafesano (should you live in the Dulles, VA area) is a perfect spot to get all of your tailgate’s food items just in time for the big game. Thanks again for sharing!

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