Low and Slow Since 2001
Robert and Stephanie Traetta built The BBQ Pit the same way they cook their brisket — with patience, fire, and no shortcuts. Former Texans have walked in and declared it the best BBQ they've ever had.
The BBQ Pit Restaurant & Catering Co | Our Story
It Started With Catering
In 2001, Robert and Stephanie Traetta turned a lifelong passion for southern BBQ into a catering operation that became a staple at events across New Jersey. The reputation they built opened the door to something bigger.
Opening Day in Hackettstown
The brick-and-mortar came next — a real restaurant in Hackettstown's Mt. Olive Parkade, built with the community in mind. A place where families, friends, and neighbors could finally pull up a chair and stay awhile.
The Smoke Does the Work
Every rack of ribs goes into the smoker low and slow — wood, time, nothing else. That mahogany bark and smoke ring are the result of doing it right.
Regulars Who Feel Like Family
The staff here get called out by name in five-star reviews — and that's not an accident. This crew treats every guest like a regular, and it shows.
Come Early. Come Hungry.
From breakfast to dinner, catering for 50 to 5,000 — the smoker never stops. Get here before we sell out.
