Leave the cooking, curating and creating to the pros this year: here’s where to find meal kits, picnics and hand-selected beverages to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Cru Catering
Order by June 26
Portioned for six people, Cru Catering’s Fourth of July meal kits ($285) come fully stocked with your choice of dishes like smoked ribs, shrimp cocktail, baked beans and more. Peruse the full menu online and email hello@crucatering.com for any questions.
King BBQ
Learn more online at eatkingbbq.com
King BBQ is serving up Fourth of July packages like the chopped pork package ($48), which comes with two pounds of chopped pork, one pack of rolls, slaw and more and the hot dog package ($42) which comes with eight housemade pork hot dogs, one cup of hot mustard and one bag of razzle dazzle pork rinds. Email benlikestoparty@kingbbq.com to reserve your package.
Table & Twine
Order by June 30
Table & Twine is offering an a la carte menu this Fourth of July, with the ability to pick up food or have it delivered on July 2 or July 3. Items include chicken skewers, flank steak, watermelon feta salad, bourbon bacon collard greens and more. Order online.
Home Team BBQ
48 hour advance notice
Celebrate the Fourth with a bbq buffet from Home Team. Nosh on goods like wings, ribs, nachos and barbecue. Call (843) 444-RIBS or email catering@homteambbq.com to learn more. Peruse the full menu online.
Hamby Catering
24 hour advance notice
New this summer, Hamby’s “boat tote” is perfect for a Fourth spent on the water, by the pool or wherever you choose to celebrate. The tote ($95+) includes items like pinwheel bites, chicken salad sandwiches, fresh fruit, spinach dip and more. All the food comes in a convenient, insulated tote.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
48 hour advance notice
Martin’s is offering its entire catering menu this Fourth of July. Choose from smoked meats, starters, sides and more. Check out the full menu online.
Lewis Barbecue
72 hour advance notice
Order from a variety of a la carte items like meats, sides and dessert trays from Lewis Barbecue this Fourth of July. Simplify ordering by choosing a package, like The Holy Trinity ($24/pp) or the Honky Tonk Triple ($26/pp).Check out the full menu online.
Ted’s Butcherblock
Learn more online at tedsbutcherblock.com
Go big, small or in-between with a variety of catering options from Ted’s Butcherblock including a gourmet sandwich platter ($16/pp), grilled tenderloin platter ($150+) or boxed lunches ($14/pp). Call Ted’s to find out more about ordering in advance for the Fourth.
Counter Cheesemongers
Learn more online at countercheesemongers.com
The folks at Counter Cheesemongers can help you pick out the perfect summer cheeses if you visit their store on Rivers Avenue, open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. You can also head to the Counter Cheesemongers website for a selection of “warm weather wedges” and yummy pairings.
Babas on Cannon
Learn more online at babasoncannon.com
Babas offers sandwich/pastries ($50+), coffee service ($75+) and aperitivo boards ($130/per 10 guests) as part of its catering services. Email Norma Plunkett at events@babasonmeeting.com for more information.
Wine around town
Looking for the perfect bottles to pair with your backyard barbecue? You can count on local wine shops and somms to help you out. Call Wine & Company (843) 277-2857 and the folks there will help you put together a case. Monarch Wine has some of their favorite summer sips listed on their website right now. And be sure to check out Graft Wine Shop’s Kirsten Bhattacharyya on Instagram, where she shares the latest and greatest wine she’s sipping.
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