Saucehouse BBQ CATERING & Pickup

Saucehouse BBQ was founded in 2013 by UGA graduate Christopher Belk with a commitment to making everything from scratch and letting the smoke do the talking. The restaurant quickly became one of the most popular barbecue spots in Athens, GA, earning over 1,270 reviews at 4.5 stars with a menu that covers all the essentials: brisket, pulled pork, ribs, and sides that stand on their own. The brisket on a baked potato with cheese sauce and sweet molasses sauce is a fan favorite that borders on addictive. Hickory tots, which pile pulled pork over tater tots with cheese sauce and toppings, are exactly as indulgent as they sound. The BBQ egg rolls filled with pork and slaw or brisket and mac and cheese have become a signature item that people order every time. In 2025, Saucehouse shifted its model from walk in dining to catering, private events, and pickup orders. The restaurant no longer offers traditional dine in service, but fans can still pick up orders seven days a week from the W Broad Street location. The catering operation has grown significantly, serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across the Athens area. They ask for 48 hours notice on catering orders. The event space, The Veranda, operates alongside the BBQ operation and hosts private events in a venue that pairs well with the food. For Athens residents who fell in love with Saucehouse as a restaurant, the pickup model preserves access to the food even as the business has evolved. Pricing remains in the $ range, keeping it accessible for everyday meals and large group orders.