How many people can do BBQ Catering?

6–14 guests — we size it to your group and handle the booking.

Can you add BBQ Catering to a bachelor party weekend?

Yes. BBQ Catering is one of the Austin add-ons Connected Austin books and runs as part of a full weekend, with timing and logistics handled so it fits the rest of the itinerary.

Is Austin good for a bachelor party?

Austin is one of the strongest bachelor party destinations in the country — live music on every block, Lake Travis boat days, world-class BBQ, and two full nightlife districts (Sixth Street and Rainey) within walking distance of each other. Add F1 at Circuit of the Americas, SXSW, and ACL, and the city scales from a chill guys' weekend to a full takeover. Browse our weekend packages, activities, and group stays.

Why Austin instead of Vegas or Nashville?

Vegas is a theme park and Nashville is a karaoke bar at airport prices. Austin is a real city — lake days, ranches, and BBQ by day, live music and two nightlife districts by night. It hits the sweet spot between "actual trip" and "party weekend" without the cover-charge arms race. See our guides for the full breakdowns.

When is the best time of year to come?

March - May, September - November are peak — mild weather, patio season, and full lake days. Summer runs hot but Lake Travis is at its best. Event weekends (F1 in October, SXSW in March, ACL in October) are a different gear entirely and book up fast. See what's on in our activities catalog.

How much does an Austin bachelor party weekend cost?

Most groups land between $500 and $1,000 per person for the core weekend; full turnkey builds with housing run $1,500+ all-in. Every number we quote includes tax, tips, and entry — no surprises after the trip. See the package tiers or start an inquiry for a custom quote.

How do groups typically split the costs?

Each guest pays their share directly through a secure group portal — no chasing Venmos, no fronting the whole cost as the organizer. Your group gets its own live portal once the itinerary is locked. Start the inquiry and we'll walk you through it.

What is included in a weekend package?

Everything bachelor-party related: housing, boat charters on Lake Travis, clay shooting and gun ranges, BBQ catering and private chefs, steakhouse reservations, nightclub table service, gentlemen's clubs, party buses and airport transfers, plus a dedicated concierge through the weekend. Browse packages, activities, and stays — then tell us what to add.

How far in advance should we book?

Four to eight weeks is the safe window for premium housing, large dinner reservations, and boat availability. F1, SXSW, and ACL weekends go much faster — for those, think months, not weeks. We also rescue last-minute groups all the time; reach out and we'll tell you what's still open.

How many guests can you host?

From a tight crew of 6 to large-format groups of 20+. Two things to know: we can run the planning side with or without housing — stay wherever you want and we'll build the weekend around you — and our stays portfolio covers houses sized for real group takeovers.

What kind of housing do you offer?

Group-tested houses and multi-unit properties picked for bachelor parties — walkable to downtown or set up for a compound weekend, with the bed count, common space, and parking a real group needs. Browse the stays portfolio or read our where to stay guide.

Do you handle restaurant and nightlife reservations?

Yes — steakhouse private rooms, hibachi chefs at the house, nightclub tables with bottle service, and gentlemen's club access. Large groups of guys get turned away at doors routinely; ours don't, because entry is coordinated before you land. See the activities catalog for what we book.

What is the drinking age, and when do bars close?

The drinking age in Texas is 21, and bars close at 2:00 AM. Sixth Street and Rainey Street both run right up to last call, and the after-party moves back to the house — which is why our houses are picked for exactly that.

What if our group size or dates change?

Group sizes shift constantly — guys drop, dates flex around weddings. As long as you give us a heads-up, most changes are no problem, and pricing updates automatically as the group changes. We handle every update a best man would otherwise deal with himself. Start the inquiry and we'll build the flexibility in from day one.

EXPERIENCE

BBQ CATERING

Real Texas BBQ, delivered and set up at your house: brisket, ribs, sausage, and the full complement of sides. No two-hour line at the famous spots — the famous-spot quality comes to you while the group's in the pool.

AVAILABLE

DETAILSYear-round with date-based availability

CAPACITY6–14 guests

ACCESS LEVELDining add-on

LOCATIONAustin, Texas

AVAILABILITYYear-round with date-based availability

ABOUT THIS EXPERIENCE

Priced per person with group-size tiers, timed by us so it lands exactly when the crew is hungriest. The most reliable crowd-pleaser in the entire catalog.

INCLUDED IN7 COLLECTIONS LINKED

This experience is included in the following collections:

ALL OUT AUSTIN

Day 1: Party Bus Airport Pickup , House Stocking, Party Keg Service, Butler Pitch & Putt, Steakhouse Dinner Reservation Day 2: Breakfast Taco Catering, Private Party Bus , NFL Football Combine, BBQ Catering, Sauna & Cold Plunge Rental, On-Site Chair Massages – 3 Chairs / 2 hrs, Frozen Margarita Machine, Comedy Night at The Mothership Day 3: Breakfast Taco Catering, Private Party Bus , Party Boat on lake Travis Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

10–18 GUESTS5N$1,500

BOATS AND BIRDIES

Day 1: Butler Pitch & Putt, Private Room at the Steakhouse Day 2: Tee Time reservation (round paid for at course), Frozen Margarita Machine, On-Site Chair Massages – 3 Chairs / 2 hrs, Hibachi Chef, Bar Hopping (Evening) Day 3: Breakfast Taco Catering, Private Party Bus , Party Boat on lake Travis, Bar Hopping (Evening) Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

8–12 GUESTS5N$1,500

ESSENTIAL AUSTIN

Day 1: Sprinter Van | BBQ & Beer Tour, Bar Hopping (Evening) Day 2: Gentlemen's Club Access, Steakhouse Dinner Reservation, Clay Shooting Day 3: Lake Travis Booze Cruise , BBQ Catering Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

6–10 GUESTS5N$1,500

FALL CLASSIC

Day 1: House Stocking, Party Keg Service, Hibachi Chef Day 2: Gun Range, Sprinter Van | BBQ & Beer Tour, Gentlemen’s Club Bottle Service Day 3: Breakfast Taco Catering, Longhorns Tailgate Experience, Private Room at the Steakhouse, Bar Hopping (Evening) Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

8–14 GUESTS5N$1,500

GREAT OUTDOORS

Day 1: Clay Shooting, Gentlemen's Club Access Day 2: Hog Hunting + Ranch Lunch, Private Party Bus , Steakhouse Dinner Reservation Day 3: River Tubing & Beer Float - transportation included, BBQ Catering, Bar Hopping (Evening) Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

8–14 GUESTS5N$1,500

LONE STAR LEGEND

Day 1: Sprinter Van | BBQ & Beer Tour, Comedy Night at The Mothership, Bar Hopping (Evening) Day 2: River Tubing & Beer Float - transportation included, Steakhouse Dinner Reservation, Gentlemen's Club Access Day 3: Breakfast Taco Catering, Go-Karting, Dinner Reservation Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

10–16 GUESTS5N$1,500

SIXTH STREET SOIREE

Day 1: House Stocking, Steakhouse Dinner Reservation, Bar Hopping (Evening) Day 2: Breakfast Taco Catering, Pool Party Cabana Rental, Gentlemen's Club Access, Table Service at the Nightclub Day 3: Lake Travis Roundtrip Transfer , Party Boat on lake Travis, Dinner Reservation Custom bachelor party weekend with concierge service, local host, and curated Austin experiences.

8–12 GUESTS5N$1,500

FOOD

BREAKFAST TACO CATERING

Austin's official recovery food, delivered to the house: proper breakfast tacos, salsas, and enough of them. The morning solution that gets a slow group moving without anyone finding shoes.

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DINNER RESERVATION

A hibachi chef at your house: flames, knife work, fried-rice theater, and dinner cooked in front of the group. It's dinner and the evening's first show in one booking.

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FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE

A commercial frozen margarita machine, delivered, installed, and spinning at your house all weekend. Austin runs on frozen margs — this puts the supply chain in your kitchen.

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