Testimonials

Dear Rob, Here is a long delayed RAVE about the fantastic BBQ Catering you did for John's suprise 50th Birthday party in May 2011. Everyone complimented the excellent food. The porchetta and baked beans were my absolute favorites!

Thank you again for making it a party to remember!

Joanne M.
Newtown, CT

Dear Rob,
I wanted to take a minute to compliment you and the staff for a job well done. I have been getting constant positive feed back from my family and friends. The food was great and the presentation was beautiful. When the opportunity arises for another reason to celebrate, you will be the first caterer /friend I will call. Thank you again.

Sincerely Gerry Milidantri

Hi Rob!
We are so sorry we didn't get a chance to personally say good bye to you at the wedding. We wanted to take a moment to tell you that everyone loved the food, it was all so fantastic. Thank you again for helping to make our day so wonderful!

Spencer and Melissa

Rob, you and your staff are AWESOME and the food...well you already know- terrific!
We will see each other again - i just need to plan another event.
Talk soon and thanks again.

Amy Decker

I don't even know where to start right now. Rob VanVoorhis is an incredible person.  He invited us to his home, his BBQ headquarters, and he cooked us up some wings and much much more.  I'm going to start this review with the wings, because that is what we're all about, then I will move on the other good stuff. 

Rob's wings are amazing.  I have never had them cooked like this before.  He grills them using wood chips and the end result is incredible.  These wings are the perfect size, very meaty.  Rob's sauce is also absolutley unique.  The wings have a light smokey flavor with great sauce with the perfect amount of heat. The sauce is a flavor you need to experience, its a buttery, spicy, smokey flavor. The wings were crispy and the meat was so juicy.  This man knows how to cook things to perfection and it shows.  I'm going to flat out say this- These are the best wings I have ever had.

Rob didn't stop there.  He gave us a few more treats.  Preparing almost everything right in front of us was a treat all in its own.  One other thing he made were some baby back ribs.  These ribs had such a wonderful dry rub on them.  Cooked perfectly.  The most memorable thing he made us (besides the wings) was coming up next.  Rob made us Porchetta.  This is a fatty and moist boneless pork roast.  I may have never had a better pork dish in my life.  We also got a taste of his baked beans and cornbread.  Both were amazing and the cornbread is another thing i'm gonna have to say it, best I ever had...ever.

The hospitality we received from Rob and his Wife was unbelievable. Rob sent us home with complete dishes of the food we sampled so we could have a BBQ with our friends. This is a truly amazing man, and a truly amazing cook. Today we made a friend we will never forget.  If you're looking for a memorable and delicious meal to feed your friends or family at your next gathering, contact Rob for all your catering needs

I am going to give All Smoked Up BBQ our highest rating yet, 9.8 out of 10.

Rob

All I can say is "WOW". The food was AMAZING and absolutely the topic of conversation of the night. I lost count of how many people told me that this was absolutely hands down the best wedding food they have ever had and apparently my mother-in-law went up three times for mac and cheese (and she NEVER even gets seconds). I cannot thank you enough for your amazing food and for your wonderful staff. Everybody commented on how nice and gracious and fun your staff were and... again... how incredible your food was. You have built an amazing business and I am so glad that I found you guys. I know a few engaged couples who asked me for contact information b/c they were interested and every business card we put out was gone in the morning so thank you so much. If you ever need a reference please don't hesitate to ask.

All my best,
Kate Isselee (Planz)

Hi,

I just wanted to say thank-you for a job well done. Ben and Sara Mello's
wedding reception at our house on Labor day weekend was such a success thanks to your great food and fantastic staff! Family and friends couldn't say enough praise for the awesome food.
Thanks again,

Mary Mello

Hey everyone-Rob catered a 50th Anniversary Party for us over the weekend. All I can say is WOW! The food was amazing, the service was beyond expectation. Rob and his team (Jimmy and Darlene) bent over backwards to make sure everything was perfect. We wanted them to stay and hang out with us but they had to go and prep..

Pete Stagg

I cannot begin to thank you enough for the amazing meal you prepared on Saturday evening.  The food was absolutely delicious and the talk of the evening by all the guests. I have never seen people pile so much food on their plates before in my life!!!!  I'm sure you will have a few new clients in the near future! The beautiful food presentation and the highly professional service also made the evening truly spectacular.  Your team was AMAZING!!!!  

We would love to have you back next year for a smaller, more relaxed event.  Thanks again for everything.  It was a real pleasure having you and your team cater our event!

Kind Regards,
Susan DeRoberts 

"I have used allsmokedup many times for corporate events and each time was an absolute success. Our customers could not have been happier with the food and atmoshpere and the staff is always polite and fun to be around.  You cannot have better BBQ with a cooker setup anywhere.  ANYWHERE!

S.W.

While planning my wedding last year my Dad and I discussed the menu. Prior to this event, we had two other family weddings and the caterer specialized in clambakes.  Thinking it was time for a change, my fiancé and I set out and found Chef Rob VanVoorhis and his company All Smoked Up BBQ & Catering on-line.  My dad was a little hesitant about changing caterers due to the fact the other two events were very successful & the guests were quite satisfied with the food. I convinced my Dad to hire Chef Rob to do the cooking and needless to say, we were all pleasantly pleased!!

Rob rolls in with his 27’ trailer with all the grills and fixins.  He and his staff prepare all the food on site, it was amazing to watch them in action! Both the appetizers and main course were exceptional. I am still hearing from people how amazing the food was and I know I will be hearing that for a long time. Thanks to Rob and his crew we had a very successful wedding.

Kelly A
Clinton, CT

Rob, great meeting you and your brother Jim!

Thank you for your excellent down-home food and honestly, I was much more impressed with what you served than what I've had in the past at other weddings!!

I took some great shots of your food presentation and will certainly pass them on for you to share on your website.

I'll be in touch soon, keep up the good work!

Jon T. 
Dreamlite Photography

Rob,

Just wanted to say thanks for Saturday. I didn't get a chance to catch you before you left.  Great job as always.  It was unfortunate we didn't have the same great weather we usually enjoy, but you guys still helped us put on a very worthwhile event.  The food was great and everyone enjoyed it.  Good to see you and we'll see you again next April!

Take care,
Jon

NY Jets Tailgate Party November 15, 2009

I just wanted to tell you again what a great time all my guests had yesterday. I can't tell you how many specifically commented how great the food was. All Smoked Up had everything ready exactly when you said it would be, the food and the service was the key to my successful event. Please feel free to use me as a reference anytime and I hope we can do another event together soon. Thanks again.

Tom Gebert

Rob, I want to thank you very much for all your hard work at the wedding. I really enjoyed the food and so did everyone else, you obviously know what you’re doing there was plenty of different food to eat and I thought that the menu was pleasing to everyone; I was thrilled with everything you did. Your girls did a great job, even in the rain! I hope you got some great pictures and if my photographer got any pictures of the food I'll send them along to you. Once again Rob I'm very happy with everything you did, you really have mastered the BBQ. It was great to have you be a part of our big day! Thanks again for everything.

Ashley

I wasn't sure what to expect when I contacted All Smoked Up BBQ about a large-scale event my company was hosting for its employees, however, after speaking with Rob from ASU, I was convinced they were the caterer I wanted to hire.  Rob was relaxed but very thorough, taking care of all the details, including permits and rentals.  The ASU staff was efficient and super friendly, making sure that everything was set up the way we wanted.

Regarding the food, the marinated steak skewers were tender and delicious. Several of my colleagues mentioned specifically how the hamburgers were “cooked to perfection."  The Mac 'n cheese was simply out of this world.

I would certainly hire ASU again for our next company barbecue.

Holly Longstreet
Human Resources Coordinator
Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, Inc.

Hi Rob - Now that everything's calmed down until graduation day I just wanted to thank you for a great day! Everyone had a ball and the food was a huge hit!
Have a great summer and many thanks.

Jaye

Rob - thanks for the DELICIOUS HOG last Saturday, it was the hit of the party. Now we're looking forward to the next one in August. Take care, enjoy your summer and we'll be in touch a few weeks before the wedding. Thanks again.

Alan & Luis

Hey Rob,
We would like to thank you and your staff for such a great job with our son's first birthday party! Our guests have not stopped talking about it. Our neighbors couldn't believe how delicious the food smelled throughout the day- they couldn't wait to finally taste it. The spread of food was so impressive and piping hot even without sternos. We were floored with how delicious everything was- I think I might have dreamed of those apple pie baked beans that night! The whole hog was out of this world! So juicy and flavorful! You guys were so friendly and professional and everything went off without a hitch. We would love to have you back next year for my 30th birthday party!!
Thanks again!

Janna Sedutto

Rob,
The pile of bare bones speaks volumes to the degree of our enjoyment! Accolades to the BBQ meister we award 4 STARS! Great ribs and don't miss having sauce! And who knew wings could be so meaty.  Perfectly cooked with some nice heat!
Thanks Again!

Tom & Ruby

WOW!
You have the best pulled pork ever! Now I've had pork from North Carolina to Chicago and yours is top. The ribs were mighty delicious too! The brisket was so flavorful I started picking right away and just couldn't stop. I didn't realize how much food I had, we ate it all week long and I made some freezer servings. But shared a little with my mother (she agrees, quite delicious!) Who knew? I'm in love...

Thanks again, Sloan

Hi Rob:
Just thought I should drop you a line to express my profound gratitude for the wonderful job you did catering my daughter's wedding. You are a professional at what you do. The food was great, and there was so much of it. I got a lot of complements which I am passing on to you. The filet mignon was so delicious, and the appetizers were out of this world. Your staff was wonderful.

Thank you very much,
Pamela Henry

Rob,
Thanks again for an unforgettable evening! I couldn't have asked for more - not only was the food out of this world, but you and your entire staff were amazing. Everyone that was at the pig roast has been raving about the food. One of my good friends said the baked beans were the best he had eaten in his entire life! Another big hit was the cabbage with gorgonzola - a lot of people may be willing to bribe you for the recipe! Please give everyone my thanks again. We are looking forward to having another excuse for another pig roast! Again, thank you, thank you, and thank you! You and your staff are superstars!!

Michelle O'Brien

Hi Rob,
Just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful event!
The food was outrageous, and everyone was really impressed. Of special note were the cornbread, the potato salad and, of course, the meats! Really, everything was just spectacular, including yourself, sous chef and wait staff - couldn't have done it without! And, the recommended cake baker was amazing - people could not stop talking about the cake!
See you 'roadside'.

Best,
Susan Strauss
Croton, NY

Chef Rob, We want to thank you and your entire crew for making our graduation/birthday/anniversary party this past weekend such a tremendous success. People are still raving about the quality of the food in terms of taste and presentation. The roast pig, gorgonzola Mac & cheese and skewered veggies were out of this world. I believe the raccoons that night were also pleased! You are such a nice group of people and so easy to work with it made the whole event come off without a hitch. We can only hope that one of our friends has you do an event that we can attend. Then again we have daughters, so you never know.
Please pass on our sincerest thanks to everyone who worked our event.

Best Regards,
The Smith Family Fairfield, CT

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 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 Barbeque. 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 irresistible 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 professionally 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 palettes, 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 Halloween ;-)

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 than the traditional picnic foods and much more exciting then burgers and dogs. Although the weather didn't cooperate, everyone 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 year’s 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 ravings 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 specialties. The ribs 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