Brisket sliced fresh off the smoker at Fall Creek BBQ
Central Indiana · Wood-Fired · Preorder Only

Rooted here.
Smoked right.

Saturdays, when we're cooking. It's not a weekly thing yet — it's an alert thing. When the smoker's going, we announce what's on it and open orders. No alert, no drop.

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Next smoke, whenever it lands
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We don't drop every Saturday — not yet. When we do, the menu's a surprise until we announce it, quantities are limited, and it sells out. The alert list is the only way to know it's happening.

PICKUP · SAT · PENDLETON, IN LIMITED QTY
Just getting started

Great barbecue brings people together.

Fall Creek BBQ started the way most honest food ideas do — cooking for the people around us. Before we ever thought about selling a plate, we were testing recipes on neighbors, dialing in the smoker, and figuring out what we're actually good at.

We're not chasing a storefront or a franchise. Right now, we're focused on two things: weekend drops for the neighborhood, and catering for your events. Every brisket is cooked low and slow over real hardwood, rested with patience, and sliced to order — that part isn't going to change as we grow.

How weekend drops work

Three steps. No standing in line.

We're starting fresh with something simpler than a market stall: you know exactly what you're getting, when you're getting it, and it's already paid for by the time you show up.

01

We Text When We're On

Drops aren't a fixed weekly thing yet — when the smoker's going, we text out what's cooking and open orders. Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, something we're testing. It changes on purpose.

02

You Preorder

Reserve your plates online, pay up front, and lock in your pickup window. Quantities are limited to what fits on the smoker — once it's booked, it's booked.

03

You Pick Up Saturday

Swing by the pickup window, grab your order, done. No waiting on a line that's wrapped around a market stall.

Be first to know what's smoking.

Drop alerts go out the second we're cooking. First come, first served — and drops do sell out. Look for our sign-up pop-up on this page, or email us directly below to get on the list now.

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Straight from the test run

What the neighbors said.

★★★★★

"The mac and cheese was absolutely fire. I'd order a whole dang tray of that!"

— Taste Test Feedback
★★★★★

"It was delicious! My wife and kids loved the mac and cheese."

— Taste Test Feedback
★★★★★

"I was in heaven."

— Taste Test Feedback
★★★★★

"I would pay food truck pricing for this food and be a repeat customer."

— Taste Test Feedback
Private & corporate

Bring Fall Creek to your event.

Weekend drops are for the neighborhood. Catering is for your wedding, your office, your backyard — a custom menu and the same hardwood-and-patience approach, scaled to your headcount. We're taking on a limited number of catering bookings this year while we get our footing — reach out early to lock in your date.

  • Corporate lunches & company picnics
  • Weddings & rehearsal dinners
  • Graduation parties & milestones
  • Birthdays, 25 people or 150
  • Community events & festivals
Brisket resting, wrapped in butcher paper
Common questions

FAQ

Where are you located?

We're based in Pendleton, Indiana. Right now we operate through weekend preorder drops with pickup in Pendleton, plus catering that comes to you.

Do you have a restaurant?

No — we're a small, brand-new BBQ operation. No storefront, just weekend drops and catering for now.

Can I preorder brisket?

Yes — preordering is actually the only way to get our food outside of catering. When we're cooking, we announce it and open orders by text. Sign up for alerts so you don't miss it.

Will you be at farmers markets or festivals?

Not this year. We're keeping things focused on weekend drops and catering while we're just getting started — markets and festivals are something we might explore down the road (maybe 2027!), but they're not part of the plan right now.

Do you cater private events?

Absolutely. We cater corporate lunches, weddings, graduation parties, birthdays, and more. Use the catering section above to submit an inquiry.

How early should I book catering?

As early as possible, especially this year — we're taking on a limited number of catering bookings while we build things out. For weddings and larger events, 60–90 days out is ideal. For smaller events, 2–4 weeks is a good window.

Do drops sell out?

Yes. We cook in limited quantities, and once it's gone, it's gone. Preordering guarantees your plate — there's no walk-up line to wait in.

How do I find out when a drop is happening?

Sign up for alerts — that's the only way we announce drops right now. No alert, no drop.

What kind of wood do you use?

Post oak primarily, with some hickory and cherry depending on the cut. Real splits, real fire, real smoke.

Get in touch

Say hello.

Questions, catering inquiries, or just want to say hi — we'd love to hear from you.

LocationPendleton, Indiana (pickup for drops; we travel for catering)
Emailhello@fallcreekbbq.com
Phone(260) 479-0752
HoursNo storefront hours — follow drop alerts for pickup times, or reach out for catering.