About - Ember & Oak Smokehouse BBQ

Veteran-owned. Wood-fired. Built for the South Bay.

Born in Morgan Hill, California with a simple mission: deliver authentic, slow-smoked barbecue that South Bay companies and families can count on — every time, at any scale.

Who We Are

About Kevin & Karen

Ember & Oak SmokeHouse BBQ is a veteran-owned and family-operated catering team based in Morgan Hill. We started in March 2026 to bring real oak and hickory smoked BBQ to weddings, corporate events, and family parties in Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Jose and Rest of Santa Clara County
We can cook everything fresh on-site and or at our Licensed Commercial Kitchen and deliver to your home or event. No storefront, available by appointment only.

“We smoke it low and slow,so your guests remember it long after the last bite”

300+

person events

Built for Scale

What Makes Us Different

Military discipline meets pit craft. We’ve catered weddings, corporate kickoffs, and company
picnics across the South Bay — and we’ve never missed a service window.

Oak & Hickory Smoked

We use only real hardwood for that deep, authentic smoke flavor.

House-Made Everything

Signature sauces, rubs, and sides made fresh in-house.

Delivery & Setup

We bring the feast to you — fully set up and ready to serve.

Custom Menus

Flexible options for any size event and any budget.

The Craft

We start the fire while you're still asleep.

Brisket goes on the smoker between midnight and 4 AM. Ribs join mid-morning. Tri-tip rests for the perfect 20 minutes before slicing. By the time your event starts, every protein has been treated with the time and temperature it actually needs.