The Smokin' Buddha BBQ

11/17/2025

What's up people. We had an amazing weekend and I hope yall did as well. This week we have a few pop ups.

Wednesday serving Creekside Jr High faculty in Pearl River for lunch.

Friday, 530-830, in Spring Haven Neighborhood off Brewster. Pending pre orders so check the menu and send your order in to make Friday dinner time incredible.

Sunday at the Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market 10-2. The weather is going to be turning fall again by the weekend. Really looking forward to that.

Thanksgiving week next and we are doing a couple charity events, which ill post about later, and Thanksgiving orders. Going to be busy busy but super thankful I have those opportunities.

11/17/2025

We love doing these. Thanks so much to WillowGrove Landscape for having us serve yall. Looking forward to doing it again next year. Contact us so we can make your next company or personal gathering a little more special.

11/16/2025

It's a gorgeous day at Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market from 10-2. Full menu and i mean full. Yall always sell me out of brisket around 1230 and I don't think yall can do it today. Come on down and get your fix. Brisket chili is on point. Mac and cheese is rolling. Can't wait to serve yall.

11/15/2025

🐶 Bark looking fine before the wrap. Who coming see me tomorrow at Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market 10-2. Full menu including Brisket Chili even though that weather isn't weathering right. Bbq Jambalaya, brisket, pork, ribs, chicken, mac, beans, slaw, sandwiches and nachos. Cant wait to serve yall.

11/14/2025

A little warm for fall but it's going to be a beautiful day. Come see us and the many other amazing vendors. Ill still bring the Brisket Chili. Can't wait to serve yall.

🎉 Abita Springs — Don’t Forget! 🎉
Our Gather and Give Market is happening this Sunday, November 16th from 10 AM – 2 PM at the Trailhead Park!

Come enjoy a beautiful fall day with:
📸 A family photo booth
🎨 Kids’ crafts
🎶 Live music by John Michael Myhal
🛍️ Amazing craft + food vendors
💛 Donations for the Northshore Food Bank (non-perishable items encouraged!)
⚜️ The Abita Springs Women’s Society will also be out hosting their annual Saints Rally — don’t miss it!

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come support local makers, musicians, and our community food bank.
We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🍁🧡

11/14/2025

Yep.

11/14/2025

Next Friday, November 21st, Ill be in the Spring Haven Neighborhood, for dinner 530-830, off of Brewster. If you are in the area shoot me a message with your order and I'll have it ready for pickup. Can't wait to serve yall.

11/12/2025

Who is ready for trivia tomorrow night. BBQ Jambalaya, brisket, pulled pork, brisket chili, mac, beans and slaw, sandwiches, nachos and plates. Can't wait to serve yall.

What's happening this week at the FUNK?

👟𝙈𝙊𝙉: Tribe Trotters run/walk/bike club 6PM // Food by Eugene’s Smoked Meats 5-8PM
🧘𝙏𝙐𝙀𝙎: $10 Yoga w/ Tabita 7PM - All Experience Levels Welcome! // KPro K9, LLC basic dog obedience group class 6PM.
💡𝙒𝙀𝘿: Hump Day Trivia! w/ Murphs Trivia 7PM // Food by The Smokin' Buddha BBQ
🤝𝙏𝙃𝙐𝙍𝙎: TEACHER APPRECIATION! Your 2nd beer is FREE with valid ID
🎤𝙁𝙍𝙄: FREE SHOW! Featuring Parasocial w/ special acoustic set by Trey Mollo of Transient Show @ 7PM // Food by Tootsie’s BBQ & Catering 5-8PM
🤘𝙎𝘼𝙏: FREE Acoustic Afternoon with Marley Vick 2-4PM w/ Food by Louisiana Hotboys 12-4PM // FANCY @ THE FUNK! w/ The Kurt Loders! Show @ 8PM $10cash/venmo // Food by Big Poppa Eats 6-9PM
🐶𝙎𝙐𝙉: Pups & Pints Benefiting the Northshore Humane Society - Bring your pup(s) & your 2nd pint is FREE!

To see what's on tap, visit CHAFUNKTA.com
CHEERS!🍻

11/10/2025

So when you go to bear country, you are supposed to remove all food from your vehicle. No food was in the bed of the truck but I'm assuming residual bbq smells were still present. Oh well.

This week. Wednesday night 6-9 Chafunkta Brewing Company for Trivia

Friday and Saturday we have catering gigs.

Sunday at Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market 10-2.

Don't forget to check out my last post about Thanksgiving orders and gets yalls in. Usually fill up fast.

Can't wait to serve yall again.

11/09/2025

My favorite time of year. Turkey time. We do it for 2 days. Usually cut off around 10-12 turkeys each day. Wednesday November 26th pickup at YMCA in Covington 11-1. If you live in Covington, Mandeville or Madisonville area, I will deliver between 8 and 1030 Thanksgiving morning for a $15 fee. Shoot me a message on Facebook or text me. Can't wait to serve yall for the Holidays again.

Also quick reminder. Just got back from vaca, so no market today for us. It's still going on though. Go check out the great vendors that call Abita home every Sunday. See yall next week.

11/06/2025

Just a reminder. Little vacation this week to Gatlinburg. No pop ups but next week we will have a few stops for yall.
First time momma and lil Buddha rode a Rollercoaster. They were not fans. I had to ride the rest myself. Oh well at least they tried. Smoky Mountains park today and tomorrow. Weather has been gorgeous 65 degrees, sunny with a decent breeze. Alot of hiking to go and my calves are already sore. Catch you guys next week.

11/02/2025

45 minutes left. Plenty of chili to be had. Come grab it before the game. Great in nachos or by itself. Nom nom nom.
Abita Springs Art and Farmers Market