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Zarda is KC’s go-to BBQ caterer for most any occasion – including unforgettable graduation parties. High school or college, graduation’s a big deal. Celebrate your grad in effortless style and spectacular good taste when you leave the catering to Zarda!

Zarda’s reputation speaks for itself, having served up hickory-smoked goodness to tens of thousands of satisfied celebrators over the years. Along the way, Zarda’s been recognized often as one of the top caterers – winning the Couples’ Choice Award from Wedding Wire this past year and repeatedly making the Knot’s list of Best Caterers in Kansas City. And Kansas City Star readers voted Zarda as KC’s Best Burnt Ends in their Chowtown Burnt Ends Bracket.

From tailgates to team parties, to the hundreds of KC couples who’ve trusted Zarda to cater their weddings – Kansas Citians know they’re in great hands when they entrust Zarda to cater their event. And, when it comes to graduation parties, Zarda brings the same award-winning, five-star service and delicious BBQ that has been a trusted go-to for celebrating life’s milestones for nearly 50 years. From smaller, more intimate family graduation gatherings to large-scale invite-the-whole-grad-class celebrations, when you choose Zarda, you’ve chosen food and hospitality that your guests will talk about for weeks.

Create your perfect BBQ catering menu with Zarda!

No one has more mouthwatering BBQ meats to choose from and, with nearly a dozen classic sides to consider, narrowing it down to just a few can be a challenge! And Zarda’s experienced catering teams make certain every bite goes according to plan – served up hot and on time, and handling all the setups and cleanup – so you can spend your time enjoying the company of your guests and celebrating the achievements of your recent grad!

LTD Reserve Burnt End Carving Station

Zarda makes it easy to customize each catering order. Start by choosing from Zarda’s wide range of hickory-smoked meats, such as hand-cut Limited Reserve Burnt Ends (the best in KC!), juicy pulled pork, thinly sliced sausage, fried turkey, fall-off-the-bone ribs – and much, much more. Next up, a choice of amazing must-have sides, from Cheesy Corn to Burnt End Bar-B-Q Beans, Cheesy Potato Bake, or tangy Coleslaw, and a bounty of other delicious selections.

Zarda’s catering team thinks of everything, including crisp kosher pickles, fresh buns, and Zarda’s full lineup of BBQ, along with serving utensils, place settings, silverware, and plenty of napkins!

When you choose full-service catering from Zarda, most everything is covered, including delivery and setup, uniformed servers, breakdown and cleanup – and even a hand-cut carving station when you add Zarda’s award-winning Limited Reserve Burnt Ends to the menu.

Need an Event Location – Bring the Party to Zarda!

Both Zarda in Blue Springs and Lenexa have private banquet rooms available to reserve. These spacious rooms are well-appointed and perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. From mouthwatering BBQ to personalized service, Zarda ensures that every detail of every event is taken care of so hosts and guests alike can focus on enjoying the moment!

Blue Springs Banquet Room

Lenexa Banquet Room

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For Lenexa catering, please call:

(913) 492-2330

For Blue Springs catering, please call:

(816) 229-9999