Pitmaster's Table is a "Pit to Plate" premium dining experience brought to you by Brakes & Briskets. For this exclusive series of dates, we’ve teamed up with The Federal Twist Vineyard to offer you exceptional wine pairings that perfectly complement our smokey creations.

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This intimate dining experience features a pre-fixe menu of tender, smoked dishes you won’t find at your typical BBQ establishment. With sessions running between 5 to 10 PM, each dinner lasts at least 75 minutes and includes a minimum of 5 courses paired with drinks. Past offerings have included smoked delicacies like wagyu brisket and oxtail.

Seating for this private experience is limited, so be sure to get on the waitlist to secure early access to reserve your seat.

1. Join the waitlist here to get priority reservation when bookings open.

2. Monitor this page for updates.

3. Book your reservation once access opens!

Our first round of Pitmaster’s Table dinners will be hosted at The Federal Twist Vineyard in their private tasting room.

8 Federal Twist Road
Stockton NJ, 08559

Dinners typically start around 5PM with the last seating around 9PM. Each dinner session is at least 75 minutes.

Stay tuned until this weekend when we drop the full menu! However, you can expect at least 5 entrees and a few wine pairings to complement.

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Past offerings have included smoked delicacies like wagyu brisket and oxtail.

Our dinner experiences are generally open to guests of all ages and backgrounds. However, because we serve alcohol, we require that all guests be at least 21 years old.

Please note that we may ask to verify your ID upon arrival.

No need to worry! While our dinner offerings are top-notch, the atmosphere is laid-back and casual. Think of it as a gathering of friends who share a passion for great food and drinks.

Expect an evening filled with lively conversation and a bit of showmanship from your Brakes & Briskets team, as we slice and torch your dishes right before your eyes. If you're not into random stories or BBQ fun facts, you might want to skip this one. And if you're up for a Q&A, we're all in!

There’s no formal dress code, but we do suggest bringing a light jacket or sweater, as the private tasting room is kept at a cool temperature to preserve the quality of the wine barrels.

Reservations for our standard experience start at $149 per person, which includes the full multi-course menu and wine pairings with 2 rounds of meat.

If you’d like to elevate your experience, you can upgrade to the premium package for just $45 more when paid in advance. Upgrading during dinner will incur additional fees. The premium experience adds one extra round of meat and wine pairing.

Brakes & Briskets is a Cars & BBQ business in Whitehouse Station, NJ offering premium wood-smoked craft BBQ, event production, merchandising, and catering for private and corporate events.

We’re a husband-and-wife team dedicated to crafting one-of-a-kind events that bring diverse communities together. Learn more about us here.

The Federal Twist Vineyard (FTV) is located in Stockton, NJ. This 100+ acre property sits nestled between the steep rolling hills of Hunterdon County and the Delaware River.

The location of the vineyard takes advantage of the sandy river soil that is conducive for growing vines. The varietals that FTV has to offer were curated to withstand the New Jersey climates; early frost, humid summers, and strong winds through the valley where the vines sit.

To learn more, visit FTV’s website here.

Please find below important disclaimers and ground rules. These include requests by the venue owners. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in your removal from the show and being banned from future events.

1. Allergies and dietary restrictions. This menu is primarily beef items. While our brisket is gluten-free, our other options are generally prepared with custom rubs and sauces, which are not all confirmed to be gluten-free. We do not work directly with peanuts or tree nuts. While we take extreme cautions to minimize the risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee our menu items are safe to consume for people with allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, soy, dairy, eggs, wheat, etc.

2. Refund Policy. No refunds will be offered within 7 days of the start date.

3. Exercise proper behavior. Be courteous to those around you. Drink responsibly. Consider tipping your hosts if you enjoy their service.

4. Respect the property. This includes picking up after yourself, disposing your garbage in the proper bins, etc.