Authentic wood-fired barbecue served at pop-ups, farmers markets, breweries, festivals, and private events throughout Central Indiana.
Fall Creek BBQ was created around one simple idea: great barbecue brings people together. We believe in slowing down, cooking food the right way, and creating memorable experiences around live fire.
Every brisket is cooked low and slow over real hardwood, rested with patience, and sliced to order. We're not about shortcuts — we're about doing it right.
We cook exclusively over split hardwood — no gas, no pellets, no shortcuts. The smoke makes the flavor, and the flavor tells the story.
Brisket spends 12–16 hours on the offset smoker. Patience isn't just a virtue in our kitchen — it's the whole recipe.
We buy local, cook local, and serve local. Every pop-up is a chance to support the neighborhoods and people that make Central Indiana worth showing up for.
Village of Zionsville • 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Saturdays through September
Carmel, IN • Pre-order only • Pickup 11 AM – sellout
Indianapolis, IN • 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Friday Night Pop-Up
"I drove 45 minutes to their Zionsville pop-up and it was absolutely worth every mile. That brisket bark — I still think about it."
"Catered our company picnic and absolutely nailed it. The crew was professional, the food was incredible, and they handled everything. Already booked again."
"This is real BBQ. Not the fast-food version — actual wood-smoked, low and slow, sliced-to-order brisket. Rare thing in Indiana."
"Great barbecue brings people together. It always has. That's the whole reason we do this."
Fall Creek BBQ started the way most honest food businesses do — around a fire, with family, with time to burn and something worth cooking. What began as a backyard obsession became a weekend pursuit, and what became a weekend pursuit is now a calling.
We're not chasing trophies or television spots. We're not trying to franchise or scale into something nobody can recognize anymore. We're focused on showing up in our community, cooking brisket the right way, and giving people a reason to slow down and share a meal.
Every single thing we serve is cooked over real hardwood. No gas assists. No shortcuts on the smoke. If a brisket needs 14 hours, it gets 14 hours. If it needs 16, we wait. When it's done right, you'll know.
Central Indiana is home. It always has been. We source locally when we can, partner with local breweries and markets, and genuinely care about the neighborhoods we serve. That's not a marketing line — it's just who we are.
Every cook starts the same way — splitting wood and building a fire. Everything we make flows from that act.
We don't rush. Low and slow isn't just a technique — it's a mindset we apply to everything we do.
We're from here. We cook here. We invest in this place and the people who live in it.
No gimmicks. No mystery. Just good meat, real smoke, quality sides, and people who care.
Find us at farmers markets, breweries, festivals, and special brisket drops across Central Indiana.
Village of Zionsville, Main St. • 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Every Saturday through September
Carmel, IN (address shared at order time) • Pre-order only • Pickup 11:00 AM – sold out
1301 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN • 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (or sold out)
6350 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM • Seasonal Saturdays
Noblesville, IN • All day • August 9–11
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for last-minute pop-up announcements, brisket drop alerts, and behind-the-scenes content.
We handle everything. You just invite the people.
From intimate backyard gatherings to large corporate events, we bring the smoker, the sides, and the experience. Custom menus, staffed service, setup and cleanup — all included.
Full-service catering for your team. We set up, serve, and clean up. Bulk packages available for groups of all sizes.
Make your big day unforgettable. We work with your venue, coordinate with your planner, and deliver an experience your guests won't stop talking about.
Celebrate the way it deserves. We take the food stress off your plate so you can actually enjoy the day.
Whether it's an intimate 25 or a neighborhood-wide 150, we scale to fit your event.
We love showing up for the community that supports us. Let's talk about what that looks like.
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Everything you want to know about Fall Creek BBQ.
We're a mobile BBQ operation based in Central Indiana. We don't have a permanent restaurant location — we bring the smoker to you. Check our Where We're Cooking page or follow us on social for up-to-date locations.
No. We're a pop-up barbecue company serving events throughout Central Indiana. We operate at farmers markets, breweries, festivals, and private events. That's how we like it — it keeps us connected to the community and cooking fresh every time.
Yes — when available. We periodically offer brisket drop preorders for weekend pickup. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, or sign up for our newsletter to get first access when preorders open.
Absolutely. We cater corporate lunches, weddings, graduation parties, birthdays, company picnics, and more. Head to our Catering page to submit an inquiry and we'll put together a custom quote.
As early as possible. Weekend and summer dates fill up fast. For weddings and large events, we'd recommend reaching out at least 60–90 days in advance. For smaller private events, 2–4 weeks is a good window, though we'll always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests when we can.
Yes. When the brisket is gone, it's gone. We cook in limited quantities to ensure every piece is perfect. We recommend arriving early, especially at farmers markets. Follow our social media for day-of posts about quantity and expected sellout times.
The best ways are to follow us on Instagram (@fallcreekbbq), Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter below. We post updates, last-minute pop-up locations, and brisket drop announcements there first.
We primarily cook over post oak, with some hickory and cherry depending on the cut. Real splits, real fire, real smoke. That's the only way we know how to do it.
Questions, catering inquiries, event collaborations, or just want to say hi — we'd love to hear from you.
We do our best to respond within 24 hours. For catering inquiries, please use the catering form for faster routing.
Central Indiana (Mobile — we come to you)
hello@fallcreekbbq.com
(317) 555-0123
We operate at pop-ups and events.
Check our events calendar for upcoming dates.