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BBQ Catering in Waukegan for Groups & Events

Plan office lunches, weddings, graduations, church events, family gatherings, dealership meals, and team celebrations with Test Kitchen BBQ in Waukegan, serving groups across Lake County, Illinois.

We welcome catering conversations from Libertyville, communities around Naval Station Great Lakes—the Great Lakes Navy base—and groups in the Six Flags Great America area of Gurnee.

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Most catering orders require 3-5 days' notice. Choose a ready-to-serve BBQ box, build a buffet for 15 or more, or add meats, side pans, breads, desserts, salads, sauces, pickles, and service extras.

2026 Catering Menu

Explore the current Test Kitchen BBQ catering menu for Waukegan and Lake County groups. Every price and serving estimate below comes from the TKB 2026 catering menu.

📦BBQ Boxes 🍽️Buffets 🍖Meats 🥘Sides & Bread 🍰Desserts 🥗Salads 🥒Sauces & Pickles 🚚Service Extras
Download the Complete 2026 Catering Menu Save or print the full TKB catering menu as a PDF. ⬇ Download Catering Menu PDF
Need boxed lunches or another custom format? Call 224.302.4133. Our team can help determine the best path for your event.

Ready-to-Serve BBQ Boxes

Made simple for gatherings, office parties, and events. Boxes include meats, sides, bread, sauces, pickles, paper service, and utensils packed and ready to enjoy.

TKB Double Rib

$139.99
Feeds 4-6

Rib tips, baby back ribs, two sides, bread, sauces, pickles, and paper service.

TKB Rib & Bird

$149.99
Feeds 4-6

Smoked BBQ chicken, rib tips, two sides, bread, sauces, pickles, and paper service.

TKB Pit Trio

$159.99
Feeds 4-6

Rib tips, baby back ribs, pulled pork, two sides, bread, sauces, pickles, and paper service.

TKB Backyard BBQ

$249.99
Feeds 8-10

Brisket, rib tips, pulled pork, three sides, bread, sauces, pickles, and paper service.

TKB BBQ Social

$349.99
Feeds 10-15

Smoked BBQ chicken, rib tips, pulled pork, three sides, bread, sauces, pickles, and paper service.

TKB Big Backyard

$499.99
Feeds 15-20

Brisket, smoked BBQ chicken, pulled pork, rib tips, baby back ribs, three sides, bread, sauces, pickles, and paper service.

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Buffets for 15 or More

Customize your buffet by choosing meats, sides, sauces, breads, and pickles. Tableware, warming stands, and serving utensils are included.

1 Meat$15.99per person
2 Meats$17.99per person
3 Meats$19.99per person

Buffet standard: Tableware, warming stands, and serving utensils are included.

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Bulk Meats

Choose larger quantities for buffets, custom orders, or groups that need extra meat.

Rib Tips

4 lbFeeds 8$44.99
6 lbFeeds 12$64.99
10 lbFeeds 20$99.99

Beef Brisket

4 lbFeeds 8$99.99
6 lbFeeds 12$149.99
10 lbFeeds 20$224.99

Baby Backs

4 lbFeeds 8$49.99
6 lbFeeds 12$74.99
10 lbFeeds 20$119.99

Turkey Tips

4 lbFeeds 8$54.99
6 lbFeeds 12$74.99
10 lbFeeds 20$124.99

Pulled Pork

4 lbFeeds 8$49.99
6 lbFeeds 12$69.99
10 lbFeeds 20$109.99

Fried Chicken - Mixed

30 pcMixed$54.99
50 pcMixed$89.99
100 pcMixed$149.99

Smoked Chicken

30 pc$54.99
50 pc$89.99
100 pc$149.99
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Sides & Bread

Primary side choices use the same pan pricing shown below. Portion sizes are approximate.

Feeds 6-10$25.99
Feeds 15-20$44.99
Feeds 30-40$89.99
Collard greens catering sideCollard Greens
Southern black-eyed peas catering sideSouthern Black-Eyed Peas
Candied sweet potatoes catering sideCandied Sweet Potatoes
Red beans and rice catering sideRed Beans & Rice
Baked beans catering sideBaked Beans
Spaghetti catering sideSpaghetti
Smothered cabbage catering sideSmothered Cabbage
Baked macaroni and cheese catering sideBaked Mac & Cheese
Potato salad catering sidePotato Salad
Mostaccioli catering sideMostaccioli
Coleslaw catering sideColeslaw
Mashed potatoes catering sideMashed Potatoes

Additional Side Choices

Corn on the Cob
Corn Casserole
Candied Carrots
Broccoli
Green Beans

Breads - $1.39 Each

Corn Bread
Dinner Rolls
Slider Buns
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Desserts

Choose a dessert and the portion size that fits your group.

Feeds About 15$49.99
Feeds About 30$89.99
Banana Pudding
Cookie Tray
Caramel Cake
Brownie Tray
Peach Cobbler
Chocolate Cake
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Salads

Garden Salad
10-15 pan$35.00
Caesar Salad
20-30 pan$65.00
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How It Works

Keep the process simple. Most orders need 3-5 days' notice, and TKB can help guide the details after you share the basics.

Tell us the basicsName, organization, date, group size, and what kind of event you are planning.
We help guide the foodBBQ box, buffet, boxed lunch, bulk meat, or à la carte options depending on the group.
Confirm the detailsWe follow up to confirm timing, pickup or delivery needs, menu choices, and next steps.

Start a Catering Conversation

Call the restaurant directly to discuss your event. Most orders require 3-5 days' notice.

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Tell us your date, guest count, pickup or delivery needs, and what kind of food you are thinking about.

Call 224.302.4133
Take the 2026 Catering Menu with You Download the complete PDF to save, print, or share while planning your event. ⬇ Download Catering Menu PDF

Need the Restaurant Menu?

Catering is only one part of TKB. Visit the restaurant menu for dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, and phone-ahead ordering.

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