Craft BBQ Catering for Inland Empire Events
40 Guest Event Minimum
BBQ Catering for 40 to 300 guests — from Ontario to Temecula
Real wood. Real fire. Brisket smoked low and slow until the bark goes dark and the first slice makes the room go quiet. We're a Jurupa Valley pit, and we cater corporate lunches, company celebrations, and large-organization events all across the IE — and bring the pitmaster, the smoke, and the whole experience right to your door.
WHO WE CATER FOR
Corporate catering is what we're built for — but everyone's invited to the table
Corporate & Team Events
Reward the team, impress the client, or fuel the all-hands. Company lunches, board meetings, conferences, and appreciation events. We serve BBQ that makes people stop, talk, and remember who booked it.
Healthcare, Logistics & Large Employers
Shift meals for the Riverside and Loma Linda hospital crews, floor lunches for the Eastvale and Ontario distribution centers, campus events for the manufacturers along the 60 and the 15. We scale to your headcount and work around your operation.
Holiday & Company Celebrations
Make the year-end party the one people actually look forward to. Live fire, on-site, cooked to order.
Fundraisers & Community Events
Food people line up for. Whether it's a school fundraiser in Corona or a community event in Riverside, our spread draws the crowd and keeps them there.
Weddings & Rehearsal Dinners
From a Temecula Valley winery to a backyard in Redlands: for couples who'd rather their guests remember the meal. Elevated, soulful, and nothing like the standard plated dinner.
Reunions, Graduations & Milestones
Family reunions, UCR and Cal Baptist graduation feasts, the 40th-50th-60th that deserves more than catering-as-usual.
Church & Ministry Events
Fellowship dinners and appreciation events for the whole congregation.
THE CRAFT
Our Secret? Just Salt, Pepper, Smoke, and Time
While others take shortcuts, Noah respects the process. No liquid smoke. No shortcuts. Just real wood, live fire, and the patience to do it right.
Our Legendary Brisket
This is what we're known for. Every brisket is hand-trimmed, simply seasoned, and smoked low and slow over real wood, up to 18 hours. The result is a dark, glistening bark, a deep smoke ring, and meat so tender it gives way the moment it's sliced. This isn't just BBQ. It's the centerpiece of your event.
Pork Belly That Melts
Rich, rendered, and soft enough to cut with the side of a fork. One of the most-requested things we serve — folks drive in from across the IE for it, and once your guests try it, you'll know why.
Beef Ribs & Spare Ribs
Big, meaty beef ribs and tender pork spare ribs, both worked over the fire until the smoke settles all the way through. A genuine showpiece on any spread.
Beef Sausage
Juicy, with real snap and deep flavor. No craft BBQ spread is complete without it.
Sides That Earn Their Place
Our sides aren't an afterthought. They're built to stand next to the meat. Creamy mac and cheese, BBQ baked beans, Mexican sweet corn, and honey apple cornbread that doubles as dessert. Made with the same care as everything off the fire.
A Sweet Finish
Peach cobbler, tres leches, chocoflan, and seasonal desserts worth saving room for.
Why Event Planners Keep Coming Back to New Life BBQ
No Compromise on Quality
We do it the Texas way: no shortcuts, no liquid smoke, no artificial flavors. Just high-quality meat, traditional methods, and the patience to do it right.
Stress-Free, Full-Service Catering
From setup to cleanup, we handle everything. You focus on your guests, we'll handle the feast. Our professional staff ensures smooth service from start to finish.
Sized Right for Your Event
We specialize in events from 40-300 guests, the sweet spot where quality meets scale. Big enough to handle your crowd, small enough to treat each event with personal care.
Reliable & Professional
Your event is important. We show up on time, properly staffed, with food that's hot, fresh, and ready to serve exactly when you need it.
Customizable to Your Needs
Dietary restrictions? Special timing? Specific setup requirements? We work with you to accommodate what matters most for your guests.
Passion You Can Taste
Our founder, Noah Farias, traded his pest control business for a smoker and a dream. That passion for authentic Texas BBQ shows up in every bite.
Don't Just Take Our Word for It
Here's what event planners and hosts are saying about New Life BBQ:
Absolutely.One of the best barbecue places I have ever eaten, the ribs were juicy and tender.The brisket was absolutely to die for! 
Every item we ordered was delicious! The owners were extremely friendly and take pride in their business. 10/10 Highly recommend! Best bqq I've ever had super flavorful very good serving sizes. Have had bqq in Texas but this is way better. Very easy to order as well as very nice cashier. Very quick to get our food. Very easy to find there truck with no noise around very nice area parked under the shade. I usually don't like Mac and cheese but theirs is really good very good serving in the bowl meal. The cornbread is amazing very good flavor and texture. The pork belly just melts in your mouth from how soft as well as the ribs such a good size rib. Very big peace of brisket very good with the fat and charr on it. Never had street corn like theirs but very good in its own way. A must try if you can. Wanted to take pictures but so excited to try it so sorry for no pictures 
Very friendly owners. Great service, Great BBQ & Sides. First time visit and definitely be going back.! O ya fantastic desserts too.!! 
I am very picky about barbecue and I've been trying to find a place closer to me. This place has been recommended on all platforms. I went today for the first time all I'm gonna say damn is it good? I got a brisket plate for my sister and I got the pork ribs. You can literally taste a hint of the smoke in the meat. It is amazing. I cannot believe this place And I wish I would've found them sooner. This is the best you want some good barbecue. You're not too far from this area you got to go here the corn cornbread is amazing. It's a dessert in itself. I got a new place to go and they do take credit cards and Apple Pay. Just an FYI. 
THE MENU
A Spread Built for Your Event
Every menu is customized for your event and your headcount. Here's what we're known for:
From the Fire
- Brisket
- Pulled Pork
- Spare Ribs
- Beef Ribs
- Beef Sausage
- BBQ Chicken
- Pulled Chicken
- Pork Belly
Classic Sides
- Creamy Mac and Cheese
- BBQ Baked Beans
- Mexican Sweet Corn
- Cole Slaw
- Potato Salad
- Honey Apple Cornbread
Sweet Finish
- Peach Cobbler
- Tres Leches
- Chocoflan
- Seasonal desserts
Call for seasonal specials and full customization.
How it Works: Getting Amazing BBQ for Your Event Is Easier Than You Think
Step 1: Get Your Free Quote
Tell us about your event/date, location, guest count, and the occasion you're celebrating. We'll put together a custom quote within 24 hours.
Step 2: Customize Your Menu
We'll work with you to create the perfect spread. Choose your proteins, pick your sides, and let us know about any dietary needs or special requests.
Step 3: Confirm & Relax
Lock in your date with a 50% deposit. From there, we handle everything: shopping, smoking, setup, service, and cleanup.
Step 4: Enjoy the Celebration
On event day, we arrive on time with everything ready. You get to be the hero who brought the incredible BBQ while we handle all the details.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
How far in advance should I book?
For most corporate events, a week or two of notice is plenty. For larger groups, say 100 guests and up, or anything in the busy November–December stretch, three to four weeks gives us room to do it right. That said, don't talk yourself out of calling on short notice. If you've got something coming up fast, reach out, and we'll tell you straight whether we can make it happen. We'd rather you ask than assume the answer is no.
What's your service area?
We're based in Jurupa Valley and cater across a wide stretch of the Inland Empire. Picture a big triangle. To the northwest you've got Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Chino Hills. To the east we run out to Redlands, Yucaipa, Hemet, and on toward Beaumont and Banning. And to the south we go all the way down through Lake Elsinore, Murrieta, and Temecula. Right in the middle sits our home turf: Riverside, Corona, and Norco. If you're anywhere inside that triangle, we've got you. Not sure if you're in range? Ask. We travel for the right event.
How much does corporate BBQ catering cost?
Catering is priced per guest, and it depends on two things: how many people you're feeding and what's on the spread. A focused menu for a team lunch sits at one end; a full event with multiple proteins, sides, and dessert sits at the other. Your quote covers the food, the on-site service, and setup and breakdown: there's no separate "fee for showing up." A deposit locks your date, and the balance is settled around the event.
For most corporate groups in the Inland Empire, that lands around $22-$30+. Tell us your headcount and the feel you're going for, and you'll get a real number, not a guess.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Tell us what your room needs, and we'll build around it. Vegetarian guests, gluten concerns, and a couple of allergies on the list, none of that throws us, as long as we know ahead of time. Plenty of our sides already work for different needs, and Noah plans the spread so nobody at your event is standing there with an empty plate. The goal is simple: everyone you invite gets to eat well.
What about payment?
We require a 50% deposit to secure your date, with the balance due on the day of the event. We accept Zelle, cash, and checks.
What's your minimum? Can you handle our group size?
We cater to corporate and private groups from 40 to 300 guests. That covers a Friday team lunch on the smaller end and a full company event on the larger end. Below 40 isn't our sweet spot; we'd rather point you somewhere that fits than do your event halfway. If you're somewhere in that 40-to-300 range, you're exactly who we're built for.
What does the day actually look like? Do I have to manage anything?
No, that's the part you get to hand off. We arrive ahead of service, set up our space, cook and serve on-site, and clean up after ourselves. You don't run anything. And because it's live fire on-site, your guests get the real thing: the aroma, the pitmaster slicing to order, not trays dropped at the door. On your end, we just need a spot for the setup and a quick word on access and power. Everything else is on us.
What if my headcount changes before the event?
It usually does, and we plan for it. Give us your best estimate up front and we build in reasonable flex. We'll ask for your final count a few days out — that's when we lock the cook. A few people more or less from your estimate is normal and easy to handle. The only thing that gets tricky is a big swing the night before, so the earlier you can firm up the number, the smoother it goes.
What's the booking process, start to finish?
It's simpler than booking a venue. You reach out with your date and rough headcount. We have a quick conversation about the event and the menu, then send you a proposal. When you're ready, a deposit locks your date on the calendar. You give us a final guest count a few days before. Then on the day, we show up and handle it. Most of the work is in that first ten-minute conversation. After that, it's our job to make you look good.
Why New Life over a standard caterer or sandwich trays?
Because a forgettable lunch is a missed opportunity, and your guests can tell the difference. Most corporate catering is trays. Fine, expected, gone from memory by the elevator. New Life BBQ is live fire on-site, cooked by the pitmaster himself. Noah Farias walked away from a chemical-heavy career after a hard health fight and built this around real wood, real fire, and food made with actual care. That story shows up on the plate — in the bark, the smoke, the first bite that makes the room go quiet. Beyond Style. Pure Craft. When you want the event remembered, that's the difference you're buying.
From a Hard Road to the Glow of the Coals
New Life BBQ started in Jurupa Valley with a dream and a fire. Noah Farias walked away from a chemical-heavy career — and a serious health fight — to chase something real: honest, soulful, live-fire BBQ made the right way. What began with small gatherings has grown into one of the Inland Empire's most sought-after catering services, feeding teams and families from Ontario to Temecula.
But even as we've grown, we've never lost what matters: quality over shortcuts, craft over convenience, and creating moments people remember through incredible food. Every brisket we smoke, every event we cater, gets the same care that started it all.
When you choose New Life BBQ, you're not just getting a caterer. You're getting your neighbors — a local team that genuinely cares about making your event unforgettable. This is what happens when you respect the process.
Ready to Make Your Event Unforgettable?
Dates fill up fast, especially weekends and the holiday stretch. Don't wait until the last minute to lock in the BBQ your guests will rave about.