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St. Louis ribs
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The Laurel Kettle
VerifiedPitmaster BBQ·Franklin, VA·4.3(15)
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platedbuffetDeliveryPickupTypically responds within an hour$725 minimum order
Live stationWeddingsFamily-styleCorporateVegetarianVegan
About The Laurel Kettle
The Laurel Kettle brings wood-smoked, low-and-slow barbecue to Franklin and the surrounding area. We cook everything from scratch and source seasonal ingredients from local Virginia growers. Seasonal ingredients, honest pricing, and a team that treats your event like our own.
Location
The Laurel Kettle
2591 Mill Dr, Franklin, VA
Catering packages
Full-service plated
$57/person
Min 30 guests
- 3-course plated dinner
- Staff, rentals & setup
- Menu tasting
Drop-off buffet
$27/person
Min 20 guests
- 2 mains, 3 sides
- Bread & dessert
- Disposable serviceware
Grazing & appetizers
$22/person
Min 15 guests
- Chef's selection of passed bites
- Cheese & charcuterie
- Seasonal crudité
Gallery
Service areas
FranklinSuffolkEmporiaChesapeakePortsmouth
Events catered
WeddingsCorporatePrivate dinnersBirthdaysHoliday parties
Good to know
Book 8+ days aheadDelivers within 34 miServing since 2007
- Phone
- (757) 424-6972
- Service & staffing
- tastingsdeliveryCleanupSetupstaffing
- Payment
- InvoiceCash
- Deposit
- A 25% deposit reserves your date; the balance is due 48 hours before the event.
- Cancellation
- Cancellations 7+ days before the event receive a full deposit refund.
Hours
- Mon
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tue
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wed
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thu
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Reviews
4.3· 15 reviews
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“Professional, responsive, and the food was restaurant-quality. Highly recommend for any event in Franklin.”
Sofia N.
Baby shower · 275 guests
“Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Every guest asked who catered — the banana pudding was the star of the night.”
Maria F.
Family reunion · 209 guests
“We had 61 guests and not a single complaint — that says it all. Setup and cleanup were seamless.”
Daniel A.
Family reunion · 169 guests
“Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Our guests are still talking about the smoked half chicken.”
Sarah F.
Retirement party · 106 guests
“Absolutely incredible from start to finish. Every guest asked who catered — the banana pudding was the star of the night.”
Omar K.
Engagement party · 203 guests
“Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Our guests are still talking about the bourbon brownie.”
Omar B.
Retirement party · 170 guests
Frequently asked questions
Yes — we offer tastings for weddings and larger events so you can finalize your menu with confidence.
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