OUR
STORY
Matt and Mike, co-owners of Backdraft BBQ, started smoking meats together at their firehouse many years ago. What started as a summertime hobby quickly turned into a passion.
Backdraft BBQ was founded when Mike decided to cater his own wedding reception. With much encouragement from friends, family, and their wives after that, they came up with a menu, perfected their craft, and brought Texas-style BBQ to the midwest.
FOOD TRAILER MENU
You can find this menu at all of our events!
All prices are subject to change
MEATS
ALL MEALS COME WITH 1 SIDE + HONEY BUTTER CORNBREAD
Brisket Burnt Ends
The best cubed brisket smothered in sauce and seasonings then smoked again for a caramelized bite of heaven
Meal
$20.00
A La Carte
$14.00
Chopped Brisket Sandwich
A traditional favorite for brisket lovers
Meal
$20.00
A La Carte
$14.00
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Fan favorite! Our juicy pulled pork topped with hot honey and BBQ sauce for the best bite
Meal
$18.00
A La Carte
$12.00
Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage Link
Made in-house! Served sliced, this link leaves you with all the jalapeno flavor but no spice and is bursting with cheddar cheese
Meal
$18.00
A La Carte
$7.00
Brisket Hot Link
Made in-house! Served sliced, our hot link packs a punch with bursting cheddar jack cheese
Meal
$18.00
A La Carte
$7.00
Smoked Brisket Queso Burger
House-made brisket burger topped with grilled onions & queso cheese. Served on a brioche bun with 1 side + honey butter cornbread
Meal
$18.00
A La Carte
$12.00
SPECIALTIES
Pulled Pork Mac
Our fresh pulled pork piled high on a bed of mac & cheese topped with BBQ sauce and hot honey
$15.00
Smoked Brisket Queso Nachos
Our flavorful sausage queso cheese sauce drenched over a bed of tortilla chips and topped with our chopped brisket and BBQ sauce
$15.00
Homemade Banana Pudding
If you like bananas, this is for you! Our house-made pudding layered with caramelized maple bananas, banana bread, and Nilla wafers
$8.00
SIDES
1 SIDE IS INCLUDED WITH A MEAL PURCHASE
Mac & Cheese
Creamy deliciousness that is kid-approved
A La Carte
$6.00
Cheesy Potatoes
Ooey-gooey cheesy potato casserole
A La Carte
$6.00
Smoked Brisket Dirty Rice
Our famous finely chopped brisket mixed in with a kick of flavorful cajun rice
A La Carte
$6.00
Caprese Pasta Salad
Light, refreshing, and simple mozz, tomato, basil, and bowties
A La Carte
$6.00
Honey Butter Cornbread
No description needed
A La Carte
$3.00
BOX ALARM SPECIAL
ROTATING SPECIALS (Chef's Choice)
Maple Bourbon Pork Ribs
Smoked spare ribs with a maple bourbon flavor. Includes 1 side and honey butter cornbread
Meal
$23.00
A La Care
$18.00
Smoked Brisket Chili
This will keep you warm on a winter day! Our smoked brisket chunks inside a soulful chili topped with cheddar cheese and diced onion. Served with oyster crackers and honey butter cornbread
$12.00
Brisket Pastrami Queso Burger
Our classic smoked brisket queso burger but this time topped with homemade pastrami piled to the sky. Includes 1 side and honey butter cornbread
Meal
$20.00
A La Carte
$14.00
Smoked Corned Beef Reuben Sandwich
House-made corned beef on grilled rye bread seasoned with thousand island and topped with swiss cheese and sauerkraut. All leprechauns love it in March!
Meal
$20.00
A La Carte
$14.00
Smoked Corned Beef Slices
House-made corned beef served in slices will satisfy any meat-lover's dream!
Meal
$20.00
A La Carte
$14.00
CATERING OPTIONS
FOOD TRAILER CATERING
Backdraft BBQ offers multiple options for catering packages. If you're looking for the wow factor for your event, our Food Trailer Catering service is just for you! Our truck comes fully stocked with your menu choices, buns, BBQ sauce, and disposables. Our staff serve your guests right from the truck!
We also offer Full & Half Pan catering orders for pick up or delivery if you're looking for a more low-key event. The customer is responsible for all disposables and heating equipment but we do offer that as an additional add-on.
Check out our menu and pricing below!
2024 EVENTS
Check out our upcoming events below-- We appreciate your support!
WESTMONT RED, WHITE, & BBQ
Friday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26
Serving Times TBD
SHOREWOOD BBQ & BREW
Saturday, June 1
Serving Time TBD
Serving Time TBD
MORRIS RHYTHM & BBQ FEST
Saturday, June 15
PLAINFEILD FEST
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, June 30
Serving Times TBD
SHOREWOOD CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA
Saturday, July 13
Serving Time TBD
Serving Times TBD
SHOREWOOD CROSSOADS FEST
Friday, August 2 - Sunday, August 4
