Wood-fired pit
Hickory and pecan. No gas, no shortcuts.
Pit-smoked BBQ & catering.
Smoked 14 hours. Gone by 2 o'clock.
Brisket, pulled pork and ribs off a wood-fired pit on Highway 21, plus catering for church dinners, office lunches and weddings across Escambia County.
Counter service · Covered picnic tables · Call-ahead pickup
Est. 2008Hickory & pecan · Smoked low and slow since 2008 Tue–Thu: 10:30am–7pm
14 hrBrisket smoke
500+Catered events
2008Pit lit since
AtmoreAlabama · since 2008
Full-service catering
From 20 to 1,000 people, delivered and set up.
Order ahead
Pickup window around back, ready when you pull up.
Our story
Fire's lit at 4am
Lonnie Driskell built his first smoker out of an old propane tank behind his deddy's shop. Faye made the sides. Folks kept stopping by, so in 2008 they opened the doors on Highway 21.
Every morning the pit gets fed hickory and pecan, the brisket goes on before sunup and we sell it until it's gone. When it's gone, it's gone.
Lonnie & Faye Driskell
Order online
Order ahead for pickup
Order online, skip the line. Most orders ready in 15 minutes.
Counter service · Covered picnic tables · Call-ahead pickup
Rather call? (251) 555-0104- Sliced brisket$17
- Pulled pork$13
- Half rack ribs$19
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Catering
Catering that shows up hot
Church homecomings, family reunions, office lunches and weddings. We bring the food, the chafing dishes and the sweet tea, and we clean up after.
- Drop-off (20–75 people)
- Full buffet setup (75–300)
- Wedding / large event (300+)
- Bulk meat by the pound
Reviews
Folks keep coming back
“Drove 40 minutes for lunch and would do it again tomorrow. Best thing I've eaten all year.”
“They catered our church homecoming for 150 people and it all came out hot and on time. Folks are still talking about it.”
“Fair prices, big portions and sweet tea like my grandmother made.”
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Hours & location
| Tue–Thu | 10:30am–7pm |
|---|---|
| Fri–Sat | 10:30am–8pm |
| Sun–Mon | Closed (catering only) |
1408 Hwy 21 S, Atmore, AL
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FAQ
Good to know
Can I reserve a table?
We're counter service with covered picnic tables, so there's nothing to reserve. Order at the window or online and grab any open seat.
What happens when you sell out?
Brisket and ribs go first, some days by 2 o'clock. Order pickup online in the morning and we'll set yours aside.
How far ahead should I book catering?
Two weeks for most events and a month or more for weddings and anything over 300 people. Send the catering form and we'll call you back with a quote.
Do you sell meat by the pound?
Yes. Brisket, pulled pork and ribs by the pound. Call a day ahead for orders over five pounds.