5× State Champions
NC State Whole Hog Champions
Five-time winners of the North Carolina Whole Hog Barbecue Series — Gas Division (2017, 2019, 2025) and Natural Source Division (2021, 2022).
Benson, North Carolina · Team Est. 2016
Five-Time
State Champion
Whole Hog BBQ.
“We are more than just BBQ.”
Husband-and-wife pitmasters Kevin & Dana Peterson cater the kind of food that makes people drive across county lines — championship whole hog, brisket, ribeye steak, fresh seafood, and scratch-made sides served with Southern hospitality.
5×
State Champions
20+
Meats & Mains
100%
Scratch Sides
5× NC State Champions
Benson, NC
Low & Slow
More Than Just BBQ
5× NC State Whole Hog Champions
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2017 · 2019 · 2021 · 2022 · 2025
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NC State BBQ Camp Instructors
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More Than Just BBQ
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Husband & Wife Pitmasters
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Our Story
Two pitmasters.
One serious craft.
“We are more than just BBQ.”
Kevin and Dana Peterson started cooking together as a competition team in 2016 and built it into a full-time catering business — Showtime's Legit BBQ, LLC, legally established in 2022. Five state titles later, they're still based in Benson, NC, turning out the kind of food that makes weddings, reunions, and even Tuesday-night office lunches memorable.
Yes, we win whole-hog championships. We also cater brisket, ribeye steaks, fresh seafood, low country boils, and full custom menus — whatever the event calls for. Kevin and Dana both teach the whole-hog class at NC State BBQ Camp, and that obsession with the craft shows up on every plate.
Instructors
NC State BBQ Camp
Kevin and Dana co-teach the whole-hog class at the NC State University BBQ Camp.
Benson, NC
Serving Eastern & Central NC
We travel to Raleigh, Smithfield, Dunn, Clayton, Garner, Fayetteville, and wherever the trailer rolls.
More Than BBQ
Whole Menus, Custom Built
Whole hog, brisket, ribeye steaks, fresh seafood, low country boils, scratch sides, desserts — built around your event.
We are more than just BBQ. From championship whole hog to ribeye steaks and Low Country Boil, we cook every event with the same care that wins state titles.
What We Offer
Pick your style of service.
Every package includes choice of bread, two beverages, and full disposables — plates, cups, napkins, cutlery. Pricing shown is a starting point; we'll tailor to your menu, guest count, and venue.
Most Popular
Full-Service Catering
We show up, set up, serve, and clean up. Buffet or plated — for weddings, corporate events, and any gathering that deserves a real team at the helm.
- ✓ On-site setup, service, and breakdown
- ✓ Buffet included; plated meals +$5/person
- ✓ Bread, 2 beverages, full disposables
Starting at
$19/person
1 meat & 2 sides · 2 meats & 3 sides at $24/person
Easy & Affordable
Drop-Off Catering
Office lunches, family dinners, showers, and anywhere you want restaurant-quality BBQ delivered hot and ready to serve.
- ✓ Delivered fully prepared and hot
- ✓ Bread, 2 beverages, full disposables
- ✓ Add meats, sides, or desserts à la carte
Starting at
$14/person
1 meat & 2 sides · 2 meats & 3 sides at $18/person
Receptions & Parties
Cocktail Hour
Passed or stationary hors d'oeuvres — biscuit bars, sliders, charcuterie cups, shrimp cocktail, dips, and more. Perfect for weddings, receptions, and parties.
- ✓ Build your own passed & stationed menu
- ✓ Biscuit bars, sliders, dips, charcuterie cups
- ✓ Passed service +$2/person
Starting at
$2.50/person
Per item, per person · mix and match
From the Pit
Smoke speaks louder than words.
Whole Hog
5× Champion
5× Champion
Eastern NC style
Ribeye Steak
Grilled to Order
Sides
Scratch-made
Weddings
Full Service
Cocktail
Hors d'oeuvres
Photos from recent cooks and events are posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Ready when you are
Let's talk
about your event.
Tell us the date, the venue, and how many folks you're feeding. We'll reply with a tailored quote and walk you through every detail — menu, logistics, and service style.
Catering Inquiry
Send us the details.
Our full inquiry form lives with Google so it's always synced with our booking inbox. Takes about 2 minutes.
- ● Name & contact
- ● Event date & time
- ● Venue & address
- ● Approx. guest count
- ● Budget & preferences
- ● How you found us
Opens a secure Google Form in a new tab.
Good to Know
Frequently asked.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Benson, NC, and cater events throughout eastern and central North Carolina — including Raleigh, Clayton, Garner, Smithfield, Dunn, Fayetteville, and the surrounding Johnston, Harnett, Wake, and Sampson counties. Traveling farther? Ask us.
How far in advance should we book?
Sooner is better — especially for weddings and large events during spring and fall. That said, we'll always try to make it work. Send us the date and we'll tell you straight.
What's included with every catering?
Your choice of bread (Hawaiian Rolls, Yeast Rolls, or Hush Puppies), two beverages (sweet tea, unsweet tea, water, or lemonade), and all disposables — plates, napkins, cups, and cutlery.
Do you cater more than just BBQ?
Absolutely — that's our whole motto. We do a lot of steak catering, fresh seafood, low country boils, full plated dinners, and custom menus for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. If you have something specific in mind, ask us.
What makes your catering different?
The people and the craft. We're a five-time NC State Whole Hog Champion team — Gas Division (2017, 2019, 2025) and Natural Source Division (2021, 2022) — and we both teach the whole-hog class at NC State BBQ Camp. The same care that wins trophies goes into every steak, every side, and every event we cater.
Hungry yet?