SplashHouse is unlike any other festival in the Coachella Valley. Held every August at Palm Springs resort hotels, it’s a three-day music and pool party experience that draws thousands of people to the desert for a weekend of sun, DJs, and serious vibes. The festival takes over the Renaissance Palm Springs and Margaritaville Resort, turning the properties into one massive outdoor party.
Attendees don’t just buy day passes. They rent rooms, book villas, reserve suites, and take over casitas with private outdoor spaces. It’s a festival built around hospitality. And if you’re hosting your crew for SplashHouse weekend, you need catering that keeps up with the energy.
Big Smoke Trailers is the answer.
Private Catering for SplashHouse Weekend
The festival grounds handle their own food and beverage situation. But what happens in your villa, your poolside suite, or your private outdoor space? That’s where Big Smoke comes in.
We specialize in private event catering for exactly this kind of group: 10 to 50 people in a vacation rental or resort property, ready to eat well before they hit the festival or wind down after a long day in the sun. Our trailers set up wherever you are. Drop-off spreads, full-service setups, and bartending options are all available.
SplashHouse draws a crowd that knows how to party and appreciates quality. Slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, grilled tri-tip, and a full lineup of sides and appetizers go a long way when you’ve been dancing by the pool since noon.
Pool Party and Outdoor Setups
August in Palm Springs means it’s hot. Really hot. But the pools are packed, the music is going, and nobody’s going inside. Big Smoke is designed for outdoor desert catering in exactly these conditions. Our trailers run on-site, our crew is experienced in the heat, and our food is served fresh and fast.
For pool party setups during SplashHouse weekend, we can arrange:
- Drop-off catering for private villa pools
- Full-service BBQ setups for larger group gatherings
- Pre-party feeds before you head to the festival grounds
- Late-night spreads after the shows wrap
- Bartending and beverage service to complement the meal
We keep things clean and professional, and we work around your group’s timeline. If you want food on the table at 3 PM before you head out, that’s what we deliver.
Vacation Rental Catering Around Palm Springs
Not everyone staying for SplashHouse is at one of the festival hotels. A significant portion of the crowd books vacation rentals, Airbnbs, and private homes throughout Palm Springs and the surrounding areas. These groups often have the best setups — private pools, outdoor kitchens, spacious yards — and they want food to match.
Big Smoke delivers and sets up at vacation rentals throughout the Palm Springs area. We’ve catered plenty of group houses during festival season in the Valley, and SplashHouse weekend is no different. Whether your rental is two blocks from the festival or a few miles away in a quieter neighborhood, we’ll get there.
If you’re planning a larger group vacation rental experience for SplashHouse, consider booking us for multiple meals across the weekend. Welcome dinner on Friday night, afternoon BBQ spread on Saturday, brunch setup Sunday morning. We can plan the whole food experience so your group doesn’t have to think about it.
Festival Catering Experience in the Valley
SplashHouse is one of several major festivals we serve in the Coachella Valley each year. We’ve built a strong reputation for festival-season catering: groups that want private, high-quality food experiences during big event weekends. If you’ve looked into catering for Coachella Festival or Stagecoach, you already know the kind of operation we run. SplashHouse is the same level of service, adapted for Palm Springs in August.
The desert in August brings its own logistics challenges. We account for the heat in how we prep, transport, and serve food. Nothing sits out too long, and our team is trained for outdoor summer events in this climate. You get fresh, hot food, even when it’s 108 degrees outside.
Rooftop and Suite Setups
SplashHouse attracts a creative crowd, and some of the best parties during the weekend happen on hotel rooftops, in penthouse suites, and on terrace spaces above the festival floor. If you’re booking one of these premium spaces and want catering to match, Big Smoke can work with your venue coordinator to make it happen.
We’ve done rooftop and elevated outdoor setups before. It takes coordination, but our team is experienced with non-standard event configurations. Tell us what you’re working with and we’ll figure out the best approach. Start with a quote request online or call (760) 531-6060 to talk through the details.
Our Catering Menus
Authentic BBQ
Appetizers: Southern Smoked Sliders · Hickory Bacon Wrapped Dates · Deviled Egg Flights · Smoked Jalapeño Poppers · Cowboy Charcuterie Board · Smoked Chicken Salads
Entrees: BBQ Sandwiches · BBQ Baked Potato · Big Smoked Wings · Big Smoke Bowls
BBQ By The Lb: Big Smoke Brisket · Smoked Sausage · Real Deal Ribs · Pulled Pork · Smoked Pulled Chicken
Sides: Baked Beans · Baked Potatoes · Coleslaw · Mashed Potatoes · Mac n Cheese · Sweet Potatoes
Get the Full Authentic BBQ Menu or call (760) 531-6060
American Cookout
Appetizers: Deviled Egg Flights · Big Smoked Wings · Smoked Jalapeño Poppers · Cowboy Charcuterie Board · Hickory Bacon Wrapped Dates
Entrees: Grilled Tri-Tip Burgers · Big Smoke Bratwurst · Big Smoked Wings · Whole Tri-Tip
Sides: Baked Beans · Baked Potatoes · Coleslaw · Mashed Potatoes · Mac n Cheese · Sweet Potatoes · Grilled Veggies
Get the Full Cookout Menu or call (760) 531-6060
Surf & Turf
Appetizers: Surf & Turf Skewers · Crab Stuffed Mushrooms · Shrimp Cocktail · Lobster Bisque Shots
Entrees: Lobster Tails · King Crab Legs · Grilled Filet Mignon · Surf & Turf Combos
Sides: Garlic Mashed Potatoes · Grilled Asparagus · Roasted Corn · Caesar Salad
Get the Full Surf & Turf Menu or call (760) 531-6060
Authentic Brunch
Appetizers: Smoked Salmon Bites · Mini Quiches · Fruit Skewers · Mimosa Bar Setup
Entrees: Smoked Brisket Benedict · BBQ Breakfast Bowls · Chicken & Waffles · Smoked Breakfast Burrito
Sides: Hash Browns · Fresh Fruit · Pastry Basket · Yogurt Parfaits
Get the Full Brunch Menu or call (760) 531-6060
Book Your Catering Today
Big Smoke serves events of all sizes across the Coachella Valley from intimate gatherings of 5 to large-scale celebrations of 250+. Drop-off catering, full-service setup, bartending, and vacation rental stocking all available.
Call us at (760) 531-6060 or request a free quote online. We will get back to you fast.
Also check out our catering for other Valley events: Stagecoach Festival · Coachella Festival · AMEX Golf Tournament · Bachelorette Parties · Bachelor Parties
