Our BBQ Story

From Backyard Smoker to full-service BBQ Business

After 20+ years in the hospitality industry, Hottsmoke was born during the pandemic. From a small backyard smoker to competition-grade equipment and now a fully outfitted state-of-the-art trailer, this business has grown into a full-service catering and takeout operation.

Hottsmoke is a family-owned business, run by Scott and Amy Hottelmann. And they know a thing or two about happy guests (the reviews speak for themselves). Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, block party or celebrating a milestone birthday, they have the crew, the equipment, and the menu to make it happen smoothly. Providing real hospitality, and real BBQ.

What Our Fans Are Saying

★★★★★

Scott and Amy were amazing to work with! The communication was great, and the food was out of this world. We ordered the ribs, BBQ chicken, mac and cheese, pulled pork, veggies & cornbread – and all of it was delicious. I truly believe you can tell how good a place is from their cornbread, and let’s just say this place had the best cornbread I’ve ever had!

– Deanna H.

★★★★★

Highly, highly, highly recommend! What an amazing choice I made for my wedding in a backyard venue! Scott and his team from Hottsmoke were outstanding! They put on a great show with their on site smoker and have a huge variety of menu items to really customize the most perfect day regardless of the type of venue you are hosting!

– Meredith G.

★★★★★

Overall amazing experience. Scott was very responsive and helpful from the start of the catering process. He made it very easy to put a perfect menu together for my event. The food was beyond delicious and flavorful.

– Vincent B.