Testimonials

Please enjoy some of the comments we have recieved from our clients, more coming as we update the web site:

• Wow!!! What else can I say! Rob’s food is out of this world. Just this weekend, I stopped by his roadside spot and had a fantastic meal. I picked up two carved sirloin sandwiches, a side of macaroni and cheese, a side of pork hash and a dozen wings, brought it all home for my wife and two kids and we ate like kings, and had enough to reheat at dinner time! The food was delicious and was so much better than what we had at a restaurant a week prior. And, the price was far superior as well! If you haven’t tried All Smoked Up, you are missing so so much! You have to try it!
  Bob D. Hopewell Junction, NY

• When our son, Ben, and his bride, Hope, said they had contacted Rob VanVoorhis at All Smoked Up to cater their wedding we didn't know what to expect. The wedding was to be in a tent in our backyard, and the guest list had grown to 230 (!), even though the couple wanted to keep the relaxed mood of a BarBQue. This seemed a monumental task to us, until we met Rob. He came over with his wife and a huge tasting dinner for us all. The smoked ribs, chicken and brisket were heaven, but the gorgonzola macaroni and cheese was completely irressitable and a must in the menu plans. From the start we could see that Rob was the perfect combination of excellent Chef, experienced organizer, and just a lovely person.
  
  The wedding was a huge success. The menu was perfect, the servers and bartenders Rob brought were perfect, and all that Rob, and his brother, and assistant chef, did was perfect. This involved a lot of hard work outside just the cooking and serving. Because of the way we positioned the huge tent, it was necessary to drive the meat smoker directly through it to the preparation area, which meant early the next day all the chairs and tables had to be folded to make a path out, and Rob and his brother cheerfully did that too. Every aspect of the planning and execution was handled smoothly and professionaly by Rob.
  
  Everyone raved about the quality and taste of the dinner buffet, and there were many serious foodies in the crowd. Good friends with very refined pallettes, who had just celebrated their anniversary at Per Se restaurant in New York, said it was the best BBQ they ever had. And we thought so too. And we are very happy that our beautiful and special day was wrapped around a marvelous feast from All Smoked Up. Bruce Degen Newtown, CT

• Thank you for making our event so fabulous!
  We would like you to do a repeat performance for our Company Picnic -
  Saturday, August 11th.
  Kristina Gumbulevich
  Operations Manager
  Decor & You, Inc.

• I wanted to write to you about the food you did for my husband's surprise 30th birthday party. Everything was incredible and we haven’t been able to stop dreaming of the pork and mac n’ cheese since! I have never seen people eat so much! You were a sincere pleasure to deal with and appreciate the extra mile you went to make it a great day for us! We will use you and recommend you every chance we get!!
  Best,
  Emily
  Emily Hamel | Director of Catering
  Restaurant Associates at Carnegie Hall

• A roadside BBQ treasure on Route 55 for the gourmand and everyman alike! A warm and convivial host, CIA-trained Chef Rob’s spirit of bonhomie radiates like the warmth from his state-of-the-art wood-fired smoker, creating a veritable roadside “Cheers,” where you’ll always be glad you came for such delightful comestibles as Vermont cheddar and gorgonzola mac ‘n cheese with chorizo, melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork sandwiches, and hand-carved sirloin. You’ll come back again and again, and soon it will be the place where everybody knows your name!

• I'm a person who likes to cook and I like to eat. I appreciate Rob Van Voorhis from both perspectives. As a chef, he has excellent professional credentials and training. His customers benefit from his in-depth knowledge of the catering business, his great food preparation skills, and his wonderful creativity and imagination in the kitchen--even when the kitchen may happen to be in your back yard, or along the roadside! As a regular customer and consumer, I appreciate his wholesome, fresh and delicious offerings, which are always cooked up just right. He serves up large portions of great meats and sides, presents a good variety of foods, and he's always willing to give you a taste if you're wondering about something new. I especially enjoy being able to check his roadside menus on the web as I plan meals for my family. On top of all this, Rob is a really nice guy with a sunny disposition and a positive attitude. I highly recommend him to you if you appreciate good cooking and like to eat! Michael Frischman, Lagrangeville, NY

• On behalf of the Sandy Hook School PTA, I would like to thank you for the fantastic luncheon you catered for our wonderful teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. The positive comments still continue to come in, and our teachers couldn’t believe the spread you put on! They loved the pulled pork sandwiches and blue cheese mac & cheese, but the best comments were about how gracious and professional you were. Our volunteer parents were real happy to have some leftovers to take home for dinner that night!The staff are all hoping you’ll be there again next year……..Thank you again and continued success in your fantastic BBQs. Best wishes, Christine Crudo 1st Vice-President SHS PTA

• In early August, I had my first contact with Rob (aka) All Smoked Up BBQ Catering). I knew instantly he was going to be a joy to work with. In our Town, you must have a Peddler's Permit to sell and it is issued through the Office of the Town Clerk. Rob was very meticulous about getting me all of the proper paperwork and until all was filed we were in touch usually on a daily basis. Then the day came when he arrived at my office and I knew I was right about him from the beginning.......a gentleman and every aspect. Now the great part. Rob offered to put on a "sample" luncheon for the Town of Beekman employees. He showed up on the day of the luncheon at 8AM and began his preparations. Lunch was served promptly at 12:30 as he had promised. It was a delicious meal and all of our employees enjoyed Rob's offerings as well as his friendliness and professionalism. Since our luncheon, Rob has offered his fine cuisine to travelers, residents and businesses along Route 55. We have received nothing but POSITIVE comments about Rob and his delicious food. He also catered a local party recently and again wonderful feedback was heard in this office.It is without a doubt that Rob VanVoorhis is one of the finest caterers in this area. I highly recommend All Smoked Up BBQ Catering for a great party and a wonderful person. Virginia M. Ward Beekman Town Clerk Dutchess County

• What GREAT food you make! We would like to thank you again for the wonderful BBQ you provided for our event. As you recall, it was a rehearsal dinner for our son, his bride-to-be and about 60 special guests. We wanted it to be memorable, special and unique and your BBQ made that happen. It was absolutely “Over-the Top” delicious. The ribs, chicken, beans, every salad - all of it fabulous. A lot of the pre-wedding jitters were certainly eased that night since you made it one of the most stress free parties we have ever hosted. Thanks again, our guests are still raving. Warren and JoAnn - CT
  

• Ellen and Rob, Thank you so much for making our special day both special and very easy. The food as always was outstanding. Between the ribs, sausage and peppers, macaroni (my personal favorite) I had so much on my plate after the first trip I could barely make the second trip to the buffet table. The service was also unbelievable. If we needed help setting up anything Rob was there to help us. Both Ellen and Rob are professionals beyond the meaning of the word. I know that I would use them again in a heartbeat. Thanks again for making the day special to me and my wife!!!! Jim and Sharon, Bethel, CT

• Thanks Guys, Rob and Ellen have been friends forever, but when they came to my place( Mr.Get hammered) they out did themselves with a huge amount of food as well as a great variety.The ribs were the big hit and the rest went down in order..All my friends, which were new to Rob and Ellen, were thrilled with his cooking ability as well as Ellen's helpful hands..These guys were a hit in Poughquag, NY!! Thanks gang and maybe we'll do some schmooking on Holloween ;-) Cheers, Tone-E and Otis ( My Pooch)

• "The dust has cleared and we still marvel at what great fortune we had in finding you! From our first meeting where you helped us choose our menu, to the food samples you delivered to our home, and finally to the culmination of a thoroughly professional and scrumptious buffet! We were secure in your expertise and felt that you and your staff truly cared about our wedding. Thank you so much. - Toni & Korey, Kent, CT P.S. I have a big Italian family who really knows food - and I'm still getting phone calls raving about the sausage and peppers!" Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.

• Rob and gang! We had a terrific time. We were so happy as was everyone at the wedding who raved and raved about the food. Food and music make a wedding and you went above and beyond. We will write a testimonial and send it on - with a photo too. Your staff was hard working and sweet too. You are a terrific business person and nice human being. We could not have dreamed of better. We'll be in touch again. Toni & Korey

• At our on-site picnic catered by All Smoked Up, everyone raved that the food was fabulous. The chicken was so tender and moist. The pulled pork was a big hit. The salads were great. Just about everyone went back for seconds. The menu was different then the traditional picnic foods and much more exciting then burgers and dogs. Although the weather didn't cooperate, everone thoroughly enjoyed the outing. As an organizer,I was extremely pleased with the service and the fact that we only needed to show up and eat. The caterers did all the work. I look forward to next year's event. Regards, Barb

• Rob, Thanks for everything...it was great!!!!!. The food and service were spectacular. Thanks to Rob and his staff we were able to enjoy our guests rather than worry about cooking and cleanup. Our guests raved about the food. It was such a great experience that I will have to book Rob early next year, I know his services will be in high demand. Bill H., Bethel, CT.

• My son Ryan saw an article in the Danbury News Times, which highlighted Rob and his business "All Smoked up Barbeque". Both of my boys love barbeque and my oldest son suggested having Rob cater his graduation party. How lucky we were to have his services on Ryan's special day. The food was phenomenal and there was a huge variety-with some left over. The teenagers and adults thoroughly enjoyed what was prepared. I would highly recommend Rob to anyone...Jeanne Hudson New Milford, CT

• Rob, Thanks so much for making our first pig roast at Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust such a resounding success. You were incredibly easy to work with, helped us out when we added more people at the last minute, and made our party for 90 incredibly easy and fun. The food was great, plentiful, and professional prepared and served. We look forward to having many more parties together. Melissa Shepstone , Woodbury Ct

• Hi Rob, I was just thinking of emailing you this morning to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH! The food and service were above my expectations. Everyone kept coming up to me and saying how delicious the food was, especially the pulled pork. The macaroni & cheese was a big hit and I loved your homemade barbecue sauce. You should bottle that up and market it – it’s the best I’ve had. You and Jessica were so nice. I was impressed by how all the food is prepared fresh right on site. After having you cater this party, I realized how much fun I had at my own party and didn’t have to worry about cooking & serving the food. I was able to socialize with my guests. I will definitely recommend “All Smoked Up” to all of my friends and family. You will be hearing from me when I plan my next party! Thanks again. - Amy R. Smith, Windsor, CT

• My experience with All Smoked Up was amazing from the food to the service. Rob made everything simple including some modifications to their standard menu. All I had to do was point where to set up shop and the rest of the afternoon was taken care of--The food was out of this world. I still get compliments 2 months later from friends that attended the party. The pulled pork was the best and I have never had beans or corn on the cob that tasted that good. I would highly recommend All Smoked Up and I hope Rob has already penciled me in for next years bash! Hope all is well - Jenn V. New Paltz, NY.

• Our Memorial day was made extra special this year when we contracted with the VanVoorhis's to cater an "all smoked up pig roast". In addition to the hog and all the" fixings" Rob cooked up several racks of spare ribs for us. I pride myself on my ability to cook delicious ribs, but I was humbled by his product. Our approximately 60 or so family and friends are still raving about the party.We are already thinking about next year and whether we want to branch out to try one of his other specialties. - John and Norma R. New Milford, CT.

• When All Smoked Up catered the final end of the year picnic hosted by a retiring teacher, he and his wife were able to relax and enjoy the end of the year festivities for the first time in years! All the cooking and set up were done. Our BBQ menu included many of Rob's specialities. The ribs and and pulled pork were fabulous, and the side dishes were just right. Portions were generous for the number we planned for. Our group ate to their heart's content ; there was even enough to feed a few extras who showed up later. Rob gave us instructions on what we should have ready and was well prepared with everything to make set up and clean up easy. As a native of the South, it was a pleasure to find someone who understood our BBQ traditions and could execute the menu so splendidly. Thanks again on behalf of the few Southerners in attendance and the many Yankees who loved it too! - Libby D Bethel, CT.

• Rob, thanks a million for smoking the pig at our parents surprise 50th birthday party. All of the 60 guests made it a point to tell us how much they enjoyed the pig as well as your services. You really helped make the party a great success. The smoked corn & wings were second to none. That wing rub & BBQ sauce should be in the supermarkets. Thanks for all of your assistance throughout the party as well as the grilling advice. You truly are an expert with the grill and food preparation and we will recommend you to everyone we know. Thanks again, The McLaughlin's, Wallingford CT.

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60 Newtown Road | Box 60 | Danbury, CT 06810 | ASUBBQ@gmail.com
Roadside BBQ Located on Rte 55 in Beekman, NY | Thursday, Saturday (unless we are catering) & Sunday, always weather permitting. | 10AM until sold out

Serving the Tri-State area (CT Connecticut, NY New York and NJ New Jersey)
as well as all of New England (MA Massachusetts, NH New Hampshire, VT Vermont, RI Rhode Island)