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Hayward's Pit Bar B Que & Catering

4.5 · 2091 Google reviews

Contact information for Hayward's Pit Bar B Que & Catering, listed in the Shawnee area. Confirm current services and availability directly.

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Did you know we do catering?Turn moments into memories!Choose us for your next special occasion or get-together.We are taking online reservations!Let's ensure you get a great table: Book today!The Best BBQ Since 1972

Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que & Catering is Johnson County’s oldest family-owned BBQ restaurant, operating since 1972. Founder Hayward Spears brought his Arkansas BBQ expertise to Kansas City and built a legendary establishment that has welcomed celebrities and community members alike over five decades. Today, owned by Eric Sweeney (who began his career stoking the pits as a teenager), Hayward’s maintains the original commitment to 100% hickory-smoked meats prepared fresh daily. The restaurant occupies a prominent Shawnee location and offers both dine-in service and robust catering operations.

For wedding couples and celebrations, Hayward’s provides comprehensive catering options from intimate gatherings to 1,000-guest events. The team handles pickup, delivery, and full-service catering with onsite staff, drawing on over 50 years of celebration expertise. Couples appreciate the authentic hickory-smoked BBQ quality, family legacy, and personalized service. With 2,091 Google reviews averaging 4.5 stars, Hayward’s stands as one of Kansas’ most-reviewed caterers, trusted by generations of couples for celebrating with genuine, delicious BBQ.

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Services

Hickory-Smoked BBQ
Full-Service Catering
Delivery & Pickup Catering
Private Event Space
Custom Catering Menus
Event Planning Support

Contact Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que & Catering

Address: 10901 W 75th St, Shawnee, KS 66214, USA
Phone: (913) 451-8080
Email: reillyksweeney@gmail.com
Website: haywardspitbarbque.com

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