Captain Hog’s BBQ & Catering

When a trailer rolls up to your office emblazoned with a pig in a speedboat («Captain Hog») and the words «This Ain’t No Hobby,» you can’t help but think that you are being fooled. Can a company that uses a double negative as part of its advertising strategy be trusted to produce satisfactory (or even excellent) barbeque?
Do not fret: this is a real catering company that provides top-​notch barbeque and sides. My company hired them for an office event, and it turned out very well, due in no small part to the excellent eats provided by the Captain. I can’t say anything for his nautical prowess — despite Mr. Hog allegedly being a captain, all of his operations seemed to be based in (and occur on) terra firma.
I really liked the baked-​bean tart, kettle-​cooked potato chips, and smoked chicken. Despite barbeque being a fairly traditional Midwest staple, their food was unique (I’ve never had a baked-​bean tart before, but it was excellent).
Captain Hog’s is sponsored by the Edwardsville Gun Club, a fine organization of gentlemen and ladies that like to shoot at stuff and animals. While I can’t say that blasting metal projectiles from a tube does anything for me, I can say that Captain Hog knows his barbeque! Four stars!