Food Truck Catering
Catering in Davis, CA
On a Davis afternoon when the breeze is right, the smell of smoked brisket travels farther than any flyer ever could. This city has a gift for gathering — in its neighborhood parks, on its athletic fields, under its open California skies — and Smokin Zo's is built for exactly those moments. Low-and-slow BBQ, real bark and smoke ring, pulled pork that took all night to earn: that's what Smokin Zo's brings to Davis.
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What We Cater in Davis, CA
Davis runs on connection — block parties, university events, farmers'-market afternoons, pickup games that turn into potlucks — and smoked BBQ fits that rhythm the way a well-tended fire fits a cool Sacramento Valley evening. The patience baked into this cuisine mirrors something true about Davis itself: that the best things are worth waiting for, and that feeding people well is a form of respect.
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Our Menu
Crowd-pleasing bbq and sides, cooked fresh on the truck in Davis, CA.
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Smokin Zo's
Food Truck Catering · Davis
Send your event details and tell us your date, guest count, and location.
Why It Works
Cooked-to-order bbq on the truck — sets up anywhere your event is.
How Many Guests?
75 guests
Consider 2 trucks for faster service at this size
Includes arrival, full service, and breakdown. Guest count over 130 per truck adds a third service hour.
Solid volume for one truck — 60–80 guests served per hour.
For an event this size in Davis, our team will confirm the exact setup after you submit your request.
Why consider 2 trucks?
With 2 trucks you can offer two different menus — perfect for groups with mixed preferences. Both trucks can also run the same menu for faster throughput.
Our team responds within 5–7 minutes — often faster.
Serving: California
Serving Davis and Surrounding Areas
Cities We Serve
Venues & Event Locations
Chestnut Park draws families on weekends like a long exhale after a busy week, and a Smokin Zo's setup there turns a casual afternoon into a proper feast. Out at Mace Ranch Community Park, the eastern side of Davis brings its own crowd — youth leagues, evening strollers, neighbors who stay longer than they planned once the smoke smell reaches them. The Edwards Family Athletic Center sees real athletic energy, and when competitors and their families finish a long day of effort, a plate of pulled pork and sides is exactly what the moment calls for.
California does not have health or fire reciprocity — each local jurisdiction issues its own food-truck permits.
If your event requires permitting, you'll work directly with the City of Davis.
Smokin Zo's and our local partners carry current health, fire, and business licensing. We're glad to share our documentation with your venue or organizer on request.
Your Local Booking Team
Meet Your California Booking Specialist
Zo
Senior Booking Agent
Calm, food-first guidance from a truck owner with deep culinary and event experience.
Sixteen years of hands-on work behind smokers, trucks, and kitchen lines shaped how Zo runs BBQ service today, and it's the same experience he leans on for smoky BBQ comfort food built for real events. He's overseen thousands of catering and food truck bookings—including one day juggling eight large holiday events with a lean crew—and brings a culinary degree, ServSafe certification, and past work with names like Guest Diagnostics, Monster Energy Drink, St. Joseph Hospital, and NFL LA Chargers staff. Zo keeps every booking grounded in prime meats, quality wood, and fresh prep, while staying sharp on Douglas County and Castle Rock fire expectations so the event keeps moving.
- 20+ years in food and beverage and 8 years in trucks
- Founder experience plus 50-truck booking perspective
Zo will help you confirm menu direction, timing, access, and setup — and whether truck, buffet, or drop-off is the right fit for your event.
Book BBQ Catering in Davis, CA
From neighborhood parks to athletic fields, Smokin Zo's is ready to show up and serve Davis right — get in touch to reserve your date.
BBQ Catering FAQ — Davis, CA
We cater events across Davis, including Game-day and tournament catering around Davis, Regional event coverage from Davis out to Sacramento, and Celebration catering for Davis families and venues. Confirm your venue's setup location, parking, and power access when you book.
Smokin Zo's serves Davis, CA and the surrounding area. Send your date, address, and guest count to confirm availability and get a quote.
Travel range and any fees depend on how far your event is from the nearest available truck. We confirm this when you request a quote.
Minimums vary by event type, location, and package. Request a quote for the specifics of your Davis, CA event.
Book as early as you can — weekend and peak-season dates in Davis, CA often fill weeks ahead.