Stem, North Carolina
Coming Soon — Stem, NC
Slow-smoked, pit-fired, and made from scratch every single day. We're almost ready. Stay tuned.
From the Pit
Signature Plates
Smoked Brisket
SignatureTwelve hours over hickory wood. A dark bark, a pink smoke ring, and a tenderness that speaks for itself.
Pulled Pork
Fan FavoriteHand-pulled, sauced to order, and piled high. The sandwich that keeps people coming back.
Smoked Ribs
Pit Master's PickFall-off-the-bone baby backs with a dry rub that's been perfected over two decades.
Southern Sides
Made Fresh DailyMac & cheese, collard greens, cornbread, and coleslaw — made fresh, made right, made Southern.
Catering & Events
We Bring the Pit to Your Party
From backyard cookouts to corporate events, Stem Pickens Catering Co. delivers the same pit-smoked quality that fills our dining room — scaled for your crowd. Weddings, reunions, company picnics, and everything in between.
Private Catered Dinners — Friday & Saturday Nights
While we prepare to open our doors, we're accepting reservations for private catered dinners on Friday and Saturday evenings. The same pit-smoked BBQ, just for your group.