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The Pit BBQ | Our Story

Built on Smoke, Fired by Passion

The Pit BBQ started with a smoker, and an obsession with doing barbecue the right way. Everything else followed the smoke.
Real BBQ Takes Real Time

Real BBQ Takes Real Time

Every brisket, rack of ribs, and tri-tip earns its smoke ring the hard way — low heat, open flames, hours of craft. No shortcuts, ever.
Catering Came First

Catering Came First

Before the storefront, there was a pit, a van, and a reputation — built on competition awards and years of experience.
A Murrieta Home

A Murrieta Home

The Pit landed in a no-frills Murrieta space — picnic tables, firewood stacked to the ceiling, smoker visible right through the garage door. First-timers do a double take.
Family Behind Every Plate

Family Behind Every Plate

The same family that fires up the pit every morning loads the catering truck for your Saturday wedding. You taste that pride in every bite.
Your Table Is Ready

Your Table Is Ready

Whether you're grabbing a Tuesday lunch or feeding 200 guests at a celebration, every order gets the same pit-smoked dedication. Come hungry — leave a regular.