Dg&g gravy train catering

Private Chef — Upscale BBQ & Modern Southern

We're here to provide our customers with the highest quality of service. With our dedication to customer satisfaction, you can rest assured that you will have a great experience.
Chef-led dining experiences for date nights, birthdays, small events, and corporate meals.
Serving Salisbury + Charlotte & surrounding areas.

RIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCES
Upscale • Personal • Chef-Led
Chef-led dining experiences for date nights, birthdays, intimate events, and corporate meals.
Rooted in soulful BBQ flavors — refined, plated, and elevated.
Serving Salisbury, Charlotte & surrounding areas
SIGNATURE CHEF EXPERIENCES
Brisket & Burnt Ends Flight
Slow-smoked sliced brisket paired with rich burnt ends, elevated sides, and house pickles.
Beef Rib Feature
Smoked beef ribs finished with house glaze, street corn, and seasonal vegetables.
Chicken Two Ways
Crispy fried chicken + roasted chicken dipped in your sauce of choice, served with slaw and mac or candied yams.
BUILD YOUR CUSTOM MENU
Proteins
Brisket Prevent Ends
Ribs (Baby Back • St. Louis • Spare)
Beef Ribs
Pulled Pork
Smoked Sausage
Pulled Chicken
Oxtails (market pricing)
Fried Turkey (market pricing)
Sides
5-Cheese Mac & Cheese
Collard / Gumbo Greens
Candied Yams
Fried Cabbage
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Apple Slaw
Street Corn
House Sauces
House BBQ
Hot Honey
Hot
Mild
Teriyaki
Lemon Pepper
PRIVATE CHEF PACKAGES (Starting Prices)
Classic Comfort — $45 per person
• 1 entrée
• 2 sides
• Fresh bread
Perfect for relaxed dinners and date nights
Signature Southern — $60 per person
• 1 top-tier entrée
• 2 sides
• Bread
Bold flavors, elevated presentation
Chef’s Premium — $80 per person
• 2 entrées
• 3 sides
• Elevated plating & service
Ideal for celebrations and corporate dining
ADD-ONS & UPGRADES
Plated Service
On-Site Grilling
Chafing Dishes
Travel & Setup
Premium Proteins (market pricing)
HOW TO BOOK
Tell us your date & guest count
Share your vibe & budget
We create a custom menu + quote
Call or Text: 980-554-9326

Brunch & BBQ Magic in Salisbury

“Dg&g Gravy Train Catering delivers mouthwatering soul food! BBQ and brunch at its best. Highly recommend!” – Jamie R.
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- Alex Carter

Dg&g Gravy Train Catering delivered an unforgettable feast! Their soul food and BBQ made our event a hit. Exceptional service and mouth-watering dishes in Salisbury!

- Alex Carter

- Jordan Mitchell

Dg&g Gravy Train Catering exceeded our expectations with their soul food and BBQ. Their brunch is a must-try! We were impressed by their professionalism and the flavorful dishes in Salisbury. Highly recommend for any event!

- Jordan Mitchell

- Taylor Reed

Dg&g Gravy Train Catering brought the authentic taste of soul food to our event. Their BBQ and brunch offerings were absolutely delicious. The team in Salisbury was friendly and professional. Truly a standout experience!

- Taylor Reed

You imagine I'll cook it....

I do all cusines I just put my twist on it we can come up with your Menu together I Love 

Client Suggestions we aim to please.......

DG&G Gravy Train Catering Private Chef • Salisbury + Charlotte

Private Chef Experiences

Chef-led dining for date nights, birthdays, small events, and corporate meals. BBQ is our signature—but we cook all cuisines, customized to your vibe, budget, and cravings.

Call: 980-554-9326 Text to Book Email

Signature Experiences

A few favorites—then we tailor everything to you.

Brisket & Burnt Ends Flight
Sliced brisket + burnt ends • elevated sides • house pickles
Best for: Date nights • small celebrations
Beef Rib Feature
Smoked beef ribs • street corn • seasonal vegetables
Best for: Big appetites • wow-factor
Chicken Two Ways
Fried chicken + roasted sauced chicken • slaw • mac or yams
Best for: Family-style • comfort luxe

All Cuisines, Elevated

Want something beyond BBQ? Choose a direction—then we build the menu.

Modern American
Steakhouse plates • seasonal veg • elevated comfort classics
Examples: herb chicken • ribeye-style dinner • roasted vegetables
Italian / Mediterranean
Bright sauces • grilled proteins • fresh sides
Examples: lemon-garlic chicken • pasta nights • Mediterranean bowls
Latin / Caribbean
Bold spices • citrus • heat-balanced sauces
Examples: mojo-style plates • jerk-inspired options • rice & veg combos
Asian-Inspired
Teriyaki glazes • ginger-garlic • wok-style sides
Examples: teriyaki chicken • stir-fry veg • rice bowls
Chef’s promise: You tell us the cuisine + vibe (romantic, family, upscale, casual) — we deliver the experience.

Build Your Menu

Choose your favorites (or let the chef curate).

Proteins

  • Brisket
  • Burnt Ends
  • Ribs (Baby Back / St. Louis / Spare)
  • Beef Ribs market
  • Pulled Pork
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Pulled Chicken
  • Oxtails market
  • Fried Turkey market
  • Fried Chicken (8 / 16 / 32 pieces)
  • Roasted Chicken (half / whole) + sauce

Sides

  • 5-cheese mac
  • Greens
  • Candied yams
  • Fried cabbage
  • Potato salad
  • Baked beans
  • Slaw
  • Street corn

Sauces

  • House BBQ
  • Hot Honey
  • Hot
  • Mild
  • Teriyaki
  • Lemon Pepper
Note: Market items are confirmed on the final invoice (keeps pricing fair with meat costs).

Private Chef Packages

Elegant, simple pricing. Final invoice reflects menu choices + service level.

Classic Comfort
$35 / person
1 entrée • 2 sides • bread
Ideal for: date nights, small dinners
Signature Southern
$45 / person
Top-tier entrée • 2 sides • bread
Most popular
Recommended
Chef’s Premium
$60 / person
2 entrées • 3 sides • elevated service
Best for: birthdays, corporate meals

Add-Ons

  • Plated service
  • On-site grilling
  • Chafing dishes
  • Travel / setup
  • Premium proteins market

How Booking Works

  1. Tell us your date + guest count
  2. Tell us your cuisine vibe + budget
  3. We send a custom menu + invoice
Fastest: text your request to 980-554-9326.
Request Invoice / Book Private Chef Call Now Text Now

DG&G Gravy Train Catering • BBQ niche, world-cuisine capable • Serving Salisbury + Charlotte & surrounding areas.

The Conductor's Table — DG&G Gravy Train Private Chef
DG&G Gravy Train · Private Chef Division

The
Conductor's
Table

Where 25 years of mastery meets the art of smoke

All Aboard the Flavor Express
25
Years of Mastery
6
Signature Menus
100%
Smoke in Every Course
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🔥
Every Course
Signature Smoke Element
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2 – 20
Guests, Any Occasion
✦
Full Service
Arrive, Cook, Disappear
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Charlotte + Salisbury
North Carolina

"Most private chefs cook a meal.
We conduct an experience."

From the moment we arrive to the moment we disappear — leaving your kitchen cleaner than we found it — every detail is orchestrated. The smoke is intentional. The theater is real. The food carries 25 years of soul food mastery, reimagined for the most intimate tables in the room.

This is The Conductor's Table. And your seat is waiting.

The Menus

Six Experiences.
One Conductor.

The Craft

Signature Components

The building blocks behind every dish. Chef's secrets, now yours to know.

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Smoked Butter
European butter cold-smoked at under 90°F over apple wood for 2 full hours. Used to finish steaks, toss pasta, griddle bread, and build sauces.
USES: STEAKS · PASTA · BREAD · SAUCES
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Smoked Salt
Maldon flaky sea salt spread on sheet pans, cold-smoked for 1–2 hours. Stored in airtight jars. The finishing element on literally everything.
USES: FINISHING · RIMS · CHOCOLATE · CARAMEL
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Smoked Oil
Grapeseed or avocado oil heated to 140°F, poured over wood chips, steeped 2 hours, and strained through a coffee filter. Smoke suspended in every drop.
USES: DRESSINGS · PLATING · AIOLI · MAYONNAISE
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Smoked Cream
Heavy cream poured into wide shallow pans, cold-smoked for 1 hour with occasional stirring. Used in ice creams, whipped cream, and rich sauces.
USES: ICE CREAM · WHIPPED CREAM · SAUCES
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Smoked Bone Marrow Butter
Beef marrow bones smoked at 225°F for 1 hour. Marrow scooped and blended with European butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and smoked salt.
USES: STEAKS · BREAD · VEGETABLES
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Smoked Bourbon
Quality bourbon infused with smoke via smoking gun for 5 minutes, sealed and rested 24 hours, strained through a coffee filter. Cocktails, desserts, gift bottles.
USES: COCKTAILS · DESSERTS · CARAMEL · GIFTS
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Smoked Caramel
Dry caramel cooked to deep amber, finished with smoked cream and butter, salted with smoked salt. The finishing touch on cobblers, tarts, and ice creams.
USES: DESSERTS · ICE CREAM · GIFT JARS
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Smoked Tomato Sauce
5 lbs Roma tomatoes, onions, and a whole head of garlic, all smoked at 225°F for 2 hours, then passed through a food mill and reduced. The foundation of a dozen dishes.
USES: PASTA · PIZZA · SOUP · BRAISING
The Conductor's Table

Your Table
Is Waiting.

You bring the occasion. We bring everything else — the ingredients, the equipment, the mastery, the theater, and the cleanup. You drink wine while we work. Then we disappear.

50% deposit secures your date. We recommend 2–4 weeks booking window. For weddings and large events, 3–6 months.

Intimate
Dinner for Two
$500
4-course · Up to 4 guests · 2–2.5 hours
Most Requested
The Smoke Signal
$150/pp
6-course · Any group · Signature BBQ tasting
Pinnacle
The Legacy
$350/pp
10-course · 3–4 hours · The full experience
Charlotte · Salisbury · North Carolina · @dgandggravytrain
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