At CaterZen, we’re focused on helping BBQ restaurant operators turn catering into a true profit center—not just an add-on. That’s exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts: your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow your restaurant’s catering profit center.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode is built to help operators like you structure, strengthen, and scale a more profitable BBQ catering operation.

We’re excited to share Episode 32 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Bridget Ryan, Director of Sales & Marketing at Fat Bob’s Smokehouse.

At CaterZen, we’re focused on helping BBQ restaurant operators turn catering into a true profit center—not just an add-on. That’s exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts: your go-to podcast for actionable insights, proven systems, and real-world strategies to grow your BBQ catering business.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode is built around one goal: helping operators like you build, structure, and scale a more profitable catering operation.

We’re excited to share Episode 31 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Dale Lockwood, Owner & Pit Master of Hickory BBQ & Grill.

At CaterZen, we believe barbecue catering can be far more than a side hustle or an “extra” revenue stream. When it’s built with hustle, trust, and the right systems, it can become the lifeline that helps carry your business through hard times and into long-term growth.

That’s exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts — your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow your restaurant’s catering profit center.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering. You’ll hear inspiring stories, proven systems, and practical tips from pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering leaders across the country who are figuring out how to grow without losing their minds in the process.

We’re excited to announce Episode 30 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Brent Reaves, Owner of Smokey John’s BBQ — a second-generation operator who knows firsthand how catering can help keep a business alive, profitable, and moving forward.

At CaterZen, we believe barbecue catering isn’t just “extra food.” When it’s built with intention, systems, and consistency, it becomes one of the most reliable profit centers a BBQ operation can have. That’s precisely why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts — your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow your restaurant’s catering profit center.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering. We talk with pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering leaders who’ve figured out how to turn barbecue into a scalable, repeatable catering operation — without chaos, compromise, or guesswork.

We’re excited to share Episode 29 of Barbecue Catering Smarts featuring Julie Reinhardt, Co-Owner of Smokin' Pete's BBQ — a seasoned BBQ operator who knows how to build catering as a profit-driven, sustainable business model.

At CaterZen, we’re passionate about helping BBQ operators turn catering into a predictable, profitable growth engine — not a source of overwhelm. That’s exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts — your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow your restaurant’s catering profit center.

Hosted by me Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering. You’ll hear real stories, proven systems, and practical strategies from pitmasters and operators who are building catering programs that actually scale.

We’re excited to announce Episode 28 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Dan Bosworth, Owner & Pitmaster of Big Dan's BBQ.

At CaterZen, we believe barbecue catering isn’t just “extra food” — it’s one of the most powerful profit centers a BBQ restaurant can build when it’s done with discipline, quality, and intentional systems behind it. That belief is exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts—your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow your restaurant’s catering business.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering. I talk with pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering leaders who’ve figured out how to turn barbecue into a scalable, repeatable catering operation — without chaos, compromise, or guesswork. 

We’re excited to share Episode 27 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Jim Lenzen, Owner of Jimmy L’s — a BBQ operator who built a multi-state catering business from small-town roots by leaning into quality, consistency, and systems that hold up even when orders get big.

At CaterZen, we believe catering isn’t just extra food—it’s one of the most powerful profit centers a barbecue restaurant can build when it’s done right. That belief is exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts—your go-to podcast for actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow your restaurant’s catering business.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, each episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering. We talk with pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering leaders who’ve figured out how to turn barbecue into a scalable, repeatable catering operation—without chaos.

We’re excited to share Episode 26 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Linda Bogach, Catering Director at Central BBQ.