- Our Story
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.
We cook everything fresh on-site. 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.
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.
12+
Hour smoke
300+
Guests handled
100+
Real hardwood
From the Pit
Follow the smoke on Instagram.
Behind-the-scenes from the smoker, weekly menus, and the food we’re proudest of — straight from Morgan Hill.
