Food Truck
Walk-up service for company picnics, breweries, public events, festivals, neighborhood gatherings, and casual private parties.
The short answer
Who caters smoked BBQ in Portage County, Ohio?
Chasin Tailz BBQ is a Ravenna-based barbecue caterer serving Portage County weddings, company events, graduations, private parties, festivals, and community gatherings. Bernie Thomas cooks and serves brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, smoked burgers, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, slaw, and rotating specials. Events can use the Chasin Tailz food truck, BBQ trailer and smoker, or a catering setup matched to the venue and guest count. The business serves Ravenna, Kent, Streetsboro, Aurora, and surrounding Northeast Ohio communities, subject to date and travel availability. Bernie appeared on FOX 8 New Day Cleveland with his brisket and smoked mac and cheese and is a two-time Brew and BBQ Bash winner. To check a date, send the event location, expected guest count, service style, and menu ideas through the quote form or call 216-347-0704.
Local event service
One pitmaster. Three ways to feed the crowd.
BBQ Trailer & Smoker
A mobile pit setup for larger outdoor events where real smoke and on-site service are part of the experience.
Event Catering
A service plan matched to the event, venue, guest count, and final menu confirmed directly with Bernie.
Portage County communities
Home base in Ravenna. Serving the county and beyond.
Chasin Tailz is based at 3118 Webb Road in Ravenna. Local bookings commonly start with Ravenna, Kent, Streetsboro, and Aurora, while the broader service area reaches Akron, Cleveland, Canton, and other Northeast Ohio communities. Availability, travel, parking, and the best serving setup are confirmed for each venue before booking.
Ravenna
Chasin Tailz home base for local celebrations, workplace events, community gatherings, and private parties.
Kent
Food-truck and catered BBQ for private events, organizations, celebrations, and event venues in the Kent area.
Streetsboro
Company events, graduations, neighborhood parties, and outdoor gatherings near the Ravenna home base.
Aurora
Smoked BBQ catering for celebrations, private parties, and business events, with setup confirmed by venue.
Local proof
See Bernie and the BBQ on FOX 8.
Bernie brought Chasin Tailz brisket and smoked mac and cheese to FOX 8's New Day Cleveland for The Brew and BBQ Bash. Watch the morning-show feature, hear Bernie explain his low-and-slow approach, and see the hosts taste the food.
Straight answers
Portage County BBQ catering FAQ
Does Chasin Tailz BBQ cater throughout Portage County?
Chasin Tailz is based in Ravenna and serves Portage County and the wider Northeast Ohio region. Send the venue address with your request so Bernie can confirm travel and availability.
Can I book the food truck for a private event?
Yes. The food truck can serve private and public events when the location, parking, guest count, and date fit the setup. Bernie will recommend the food truck, trailer, or catering plan for your event.
What information is needed for a catering quote?
Send the event date, venue or city, expected guest count, event type, preferred service style, and any menu ideas. Final availability, food, service, travel, and pricing are confirmed directly with Bernie.
What kinds of Portage County events does Chasin Tailz cater?
Weddings, company events, birthdays, graduations, reunions, festivals, fundraisers, community gatherings, brewery events, and private parties are all within the catering mix.