BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS · WHERE FLAVOR MEETS FIRE
Smoke.
Bark. Bite.
Shredded brisket. Pulled pork. Crispy-edged smash burgers. Big BBQ flavor, made for good company.
COME HUNGRY
The hits from the pit.
Shredded brisket
Slow-smoked beef, rich bark, and tender pulled strands.
Pulled pork
Smoky, tender pork piled high with your favorite sauce.
Smash burgers
Crispy edges, melted cheese, and a burger worth coming back for.
Smoked favorites
Smoked sausage and chicken bring even more flavor to the spread.
The comfort sides
Creamy medium-elbow mac and cheese, baked beans, and coleslaw.
Finish your plate
Street corn off the cob and golden cornbread.
Menu offerings vary by event. Check with us for current availability.
RUSTY DRUM BBQ
The drum starts it.
Smoke finishes it.
Slow-smoked meats, homemade rubs and sauces, and the kind of food that brings people together. That’s what Rusty Drum BBQ is about.
Find us at local events, or invite us to your next gathering.
Bring the Flavor Home →
CATERING & PRIVATE EVENTS
Your event. Our fire.
From 20 guests to 500, let’s build a BBQ spread for your people.
Corporate Catering
Feed your crew and celebrate the people behind your business.
Explore Corporate Catering →Weddings
Bring everyone together for a meal that feels like you.
Explore Weddings →Private Food Truck
Birthdays, reunions, and good times with your favorite crowd.
Explore Private Food Truck →FROM OUR BBQ FAMILY
Worth coming back for.
“these might be the best I’ve tasted!!!”
— Adam Daniel Shaw
“It was all amazing!!”
— Christina Miller Anderson
“They were quick, affordable, and the staff was super friendly.”
— Lianne Wojtanek
GOOD FOOD. GOOD COMPANY.