If you hire a barbecue catering company for your big event, be sure you specify exactly that type of barbecue you want. The most common types include Texas, Memphis, and Kansas City -- but there are more exotic styles as well, such as Korean and Mongolian.

When you hire a barbecue catering service, be sure to ask them to deliver their meats with a variety of sauces on the side. Different people prefer different levels of spiciness, and it's always a culinary adventure to try a variety of sauces with the meat.

The industry standard for a serving of meat per person is 4-5 ounces, which is a comfortable amount. However, you should consider the number of men participating in your event, along with the fact that people tend to eat very heartily at barbecues, and double or triple the serving size.