At CaterZen, we believe BBQ catering can become a powerful profit center when operators combine great food with smart marketing, strong relationships, and a willingness to actively pursue new opportunities. That’s why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast is built for BBQ operators who want actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow a more profitable catering operation.

We’re excited to announce Episode 42 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Kendal Handy, Co-Owner of Hambone’s BBQ Smokehouse!

At CaterZen, we're passionate about helping BBQ restaurant operators build stronger, more profitable catering businesses. And Barbecue Catering Smarts is 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 features conversations with pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering leaders who share the systems, lessons, and strategies behind successful BBQ catering operations.

We're excited to announce Episode 41 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Kersten Grigg, Owner of Big Daddy's BBQ in Boise, Idaho!

At CaterZen, we're passionate about helping BBQ restaurant operators build stronger, more profitable catering businesses. And Barbecue Catering Smarts is 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 features conversations with pitmasters, smokehouse owners, and catering leaders who share the systems, lessons, and strategies behind successful BBQ catering operations.

We're excited to announce Episode 40 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Chef Jack Holt, Owner of Smokin' Jack's BBQ!

At CaterZen, we believe BBQ catering can become a powerful profit center when it’s built with intention, strong systems, and a clear understanding of what makes the business actually work. That’s why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast is built for BBQ operators who want actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow a more profitable catering operation.

We’re excited to announce Episode 39 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Stuart McClean, founder of BaQ-Bone BBQ & Catering in Nashville, Tennessee!

At CaterZen, we believe BBQ catering can become a powerful profit center when it’s built with intention, strong systems, and a clear understanding of what makes the business actually work. That’s why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast is built for BBQ operators who want actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow a more profitable catering operation.

We’re excited to announce Episode 38 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Phillip Livingston, owner of Baby-Boyz BBQ!

At CaterZen, we believe BBQ catering can become a powerful profit center when it’s built with intention, strong systems, and a clear understanding of what makes the business actually work. That’s why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast is built for BBQ operators who want actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow a more profitable catering operation.

We’re excited to announce Episode 37 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Tracy Carter, owner of JAC’s Craft Smokehouse in West Monroe, Louisiana!

At CaterZen, we believe BBQ catering can become a powerful profit center when it’s built with intention, strong systems, and a clear understanding of what makes the business actually work. That’s why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast is built for BBQ operators who want actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies to grow a more profitable catering operation.

We’re excited to announce Episode 36 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Phil and Johanna Hennenfent, the husband-and-wife team behind Henn House BBQ!

At CaterZen, we believe BBQ catering has the potential to become one of the strongest profit centers inside a restaurant — when it’s built with the right systems, the right strategy, and the right relationships. That’s exactly why we created Barbecue Catering Smarts.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast is designed to give BBQ operators actionable insights, real-world strategies, and practical lessons from the pitmasters, operators, and catering leaders growing successful catering programs across the country.

We’re excited to announce Episode 35 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Tim Halls, co-founder of Burnt BBQ N’ Tacos!

At CaterZen, we’re focused on helping BBQ restaurant operators turn catering into a true profit center—and Barbecue Catering Smarts is your go-to resource for making that happen.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast delivers actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies from operators who are actually doing it. Every episode dives into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering—so you can build smarter systems, drive more revenue, and scale with confidence.

We’re excited to announce Episode 34 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Mark Avalos, founder of Stack City BBQ!

At CaterZen, we’re focused on helping BBQ restaurant operators turn catering into a true profit center—and Barbecue Catering Smarts is your go-to resource for making that happen.

Hosted by me, Michael Attias, founder of CaterZen Catering Software, this podcast delivers actionable insights, expert advice, and real-world strategies from operators who are actually doing it. Every episode dives into the challenges and opportunities unique to BBQ catering—so you can build smarter systems, drive more revenue, and scale with confidence.

We’re excited to announce Episode 33 of Barbecue Catering Smarts, featuring Chris Bennett, VP of Catering at Maurice’s Piggie Park!