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Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant & Catering

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Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant & Catering

The Home of Sweet Baby Ray. We feature the freshest regional barbecue, burgers and a line-up of 10 exclusive Sweet Baby Ray's house barbecue sauces.
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After growing up on the streets of Chicago's West Side, Dave "Sweet Baby Ray" Raymond and his friend and partner Mike O'Brien, went on to build the most popular barbecue sauce brand in history. Today, Sweet Baby Ray's story and legacy lives at his own personal barbecue restaurant here in Wood Dale. We feature the freshest regional barbecue, burgers and a line-up of 10 exclusive Sweet Baby Ray's house barbecue sauces you'll only find here in Wood Dale.

08/05/2026

Your employees work hard all year. A summer company picnic or corporate retreat is the perfect opportunity to thank them, strengthen relationships, and create lasting memories outside the office.

Sweet Baby Ray's Catering specializes in full-service corporate events with customizable barbecue menus built around your team. Choose from slow-smoked favorites like pulled pork, barbecue chicken, Texas brisket, and award-winning ribs, paired with scratch-made sides including baked mac & cheese, signature baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and more.

Want to make your event even more memorable? Add interactive experiences like our Create Your Own Mac & Cheese Bar, Gourmet Corn Station, Picnic Taco Station, or refreshing Lemonade Shake-Up Station.

From setup and service to on-site grilling and cleanup, our experienced team handles every detail so you can focus on celebrating your employees.

There's still plenty of summer left for company picnics, team-building events, leadership retreats, and pre-fall business mixers. Let's make this year's gathering your best one yet.

Contact Sweet Baby Ray's Catering today to start planning your next corporate event.

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/31/2026

Back-to-school season is here, and we're ready to help schools, teachers, and staff start the year with an incredible meal!

Whether you're planning a teacher appreciation lunch, faculty breakfast, administrator retreat, PTA meeting, or school welcome event, Sweet Baby Ray's Catering has everything you need to make the day memorable.

Our scratch-made menus feature award-winning barbecue, fresh homemade sides, delicious desserts, and professional service that makes planning easy. From small staff gatherings to district-wide celebrations, we'll help you create an event everyone will enjoy.

Let us take care of the food while you focus on welcoming everyone back for another great school year.

Ready to start planning? We'd love to help make your back-to-school event a success!

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/29/2026

August is here, and there's still plenty of summer left to celebrate!

From beautiful weddings and family reunions to corporate picnics, golf outings, back-to-school events, and neighborhood celebrations, August is one of the busiest and most exciting months of the year.

At Sweet Baby Ray's Catering, we're here to make every event memorable with scratch-made food, exceptional service, and an experienced team dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

If you're planning an event before summer comes to an end, now is the perfect time to reserve your date.

We look forward to helping make your August celebration one to remember!

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/24/2026

Back-to-school season is almost here, and there's no better way to welcome your teachers and staff than with a great meal.

Whether you're planning a teacher appreciation lunch, welcome-back event, faculty meeting, or district in-service day, Sweet Baby Ray's Catering makes it easy to bring everyone together over award-winning barbecue.

From slow-smoked pulled pork, barbecue chicken, and Texas sausage to scratch-made mac & cheese, signature baked beans, fresh salads, and housemade desserts, we'll help you create a meal your educators will truly appreciate.

Let us handle the catering so your team can focus on preparing for a successful school year.

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/23/2026

Every celebration deserves a sweet ending.

Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, graduation, or family gathering, Sweet Baby Ray's Catering offers handcrafted desserts that are as memorable as the meal itself.

From freshly baked cookies, gourmet brownies, cupcakes, and dessert bars to elegant trifles, tarts, cobblers, and interactive dessert stations, we have something to satisfy every sweet tooth.

Looking to wow your guests? Our Ice Cream Sundae Bar, S'mores Station, Churro Station, and Mini Root Beer Floats add a fun, interactive experience that everyone will remember.

No matter the occasion, we'll help create the perfect finale for your event.

Check out our Stories to start planning your catering!

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/20/2026

Your wedding day should be unforgettable—and so should the food.

At Sweet Baby Ray's Catering, we believe every wedding deserves a menu that's as unique as the couple celebrating it. Whether you're envisioning elegant plated dinners, interactive chef stations, abundant buffets, handcrafted hors d'oeuvres, or decadent dessert displays, we'll help bring your vision to life.

From your first tasting to your final toast, our experienced team is here to make planning simple with exceptional cuisine, professional service, custom bar packages, rentals, and event support every step of the way.

Together, we'll create a wedding experience your guests will remember long after the last dance.

Let's start planning your perfect day.

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/17/2026

Great barbecue starts with great choices.

Our Build Your Own Barbecue Menu lets you create the perfect meal for your next gathering by choosing the smoked meats, classic sides, desserts, and beverages your guests will love most.

From slow-smoked pulled pork, award-winning ribs, and Texas brisket to creamy mac & cheese, signature baked beans, fresh salads, and homemade desserts, every menu is prepared with the same quality and care that Sweet Baby Ray's is known for.

Whether you're hosting a company picnic, family reunion, graduation party, birthday celebration, or neighborhood cookout, we'll help you build a menu that's perfect for your event.

Let's create a barbecue experience your guests won't forget.

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/15/2026

Bring the flavors of Hawaii to your next summer celebration.

Our Luau Catering Menu is designed to transform ordinary gatherings into unforgettable experiences with island-inspired flavors, fresh ingredients, and professional service.

From Kalua Pulled Pork wrapped in banana leaves and smoked low and slow to Huli Huli Chicken grilled fresh on-site and Teriyaki Beef Kabobs, every menu is crafted to deliver bold flavor and a memorable dining experience.

Complete your event with fresh tropical sides, island-inspired desserts, a whole pig roast, specialty cocktails, and full-service event support. Whether you're planning a backyard luau, company picnic, pool party, family reunion, or neighborhood celebration, we'll handle the details so you can enjoy the day with your guests.

Let's make your next summer celebration one to remember.

Plan Your Event: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/13/2026

Summer is made for getting outside, gathering with friends and family, and enjoying great barbecue.

Whether you're planning a company picnic, family reunion, community event, neighborhood gathering, or backyard celebration, Sweet Baby Ray's Catering makes hosting easy with fresh-off-the-grill barbecue, scratch-made sides, refreshing beverages, and homemade desserts.

Choose from customizable barbecue packages featuring favorites like pulled pork, Texas brisket, award-winning ribs, burgers, bratwurst, and more. Looking to take your event to the next level? We also offer on-site grilling, pig roasts, interactive food stations, event planning, tents, games, and everything you need for an unforgettable summer picnic.

Spend less time worrying about the food and more time enjoying your guests.

Contact our team today to start planning your summer picnic.

Website: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

07/10/2026

Summer is the perfect time to bring family together.

Whether you're planning a family reunion, birthday party, neighborhood picnic, backyard barbecue, or a weekend gathering with friends, great food brings everyone to the table.

From slow-smoked pulled pork and award-winning ribs to Texas brisket, burgers, hot dogs, homemade sides, and interactive picnic stations, our catering packages are built to make hosting simple and memorable.

We offer everything from convenient drop-off catering to full-service events with on-site grilling, desserts, beverages, and more.

Spend more time making memories and less time worrying about the food.

Visit our website or contact our team today to start planning your summer celebration.

Website: https://www.sbrcatering.com/contact

Address

249 E Irving Park Road
Wood Dale, IL
60191

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 2pm
Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	11am - 9pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

Website

http://www.sbrbbq.com/

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