President Eisenhower spent his winters here. That fact alone tells you something about Eldorado Country Club. Founded in the 1950s, Eldorado in Indian Wells isn’t just one of the oldest private clubs in the Coachella Valley; it’s one of the most historically significant addresses in the entire California desert. Presidents, celebrities, and business leaders have all called it home for a season or a decade. The grounds carry that legacy quietly and confidently.
The residential community surrounding Eldorado reflects the same character. These are homes and estates that attract serious people who value privacy, history, and the understated luxury that defines the best of Indian Wells. When those guests host a private event, they want catering that matches the address.
Private BBQ Catering at Historic Indian Wells Estates
Big Smoke Trailers is a fully self-contained BBQ catering company based in the Coachella Valley. Our trailer arrives at your property with everything needed to produce a full smoked-meat feast on-site: smoker, equipment, staff, and a menu that earns its place at any table in Indian Wells.
We specialize in private residence events where the host wants exceptional food without the complexity of coordinating a traditional catering kitchen. We set up, we cook, we serve your guests, and we clean up when the evening is done. The experience is seamless. The food is anything but ordinary.
A Legacy Neighborhood Deserves a Worthy Spread
Guests near Eldorado have seen the best the valley has to offer. They’ve dined at the finest restaurants in the desert. When they choose to host at a private residence, they’re choosing the intimacy and exclusivity that no restaurant can replicate. Big Smoke brings the quality of a serious culinary operation directly to that setting.
Our Authentic BBQ menu centers on the cuts that define great barbecue: Big Smoke Brisket with a proper bark, Real Deal Ribs that pull clean, smoked sausage, and pulled pork that’s been on the fire since the early hours. Start your guests with a Cowboy Charcuterie Board and Deviled Egg Flights, then let the main event speak for itself.
For more formal dinner occasions, our Surf and Turf menu layers lobster tail and jumbo shrimp alongside whole tri-tip and grilled salmon. It’s a menu that works equally well at a casual poolside gathering and a seated estate dinner.
We serve the broader Indian Wells area year-round. See our work near the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens for large-event catering in the area, or explore our La Quinta BBQ catering page for neighboring community coverage.
On-Location Service, Anywhere in the Community
Whether you’re a full-time resident hosting a seasonal gathering, a vacation renter celebrating a milestone, or an out-of-town guest planning a private dinner for your group, Big Smoke Trailers delivers the same level of care to every event. We’re not a drop-and-go catering company. We’re on-site, cooking fresh, ensuring every plate is exactly what it should be.
The neighborhoods around Eldorado include some of the most striking private estates in Indian Wells. We know how to navigate private gate communities and deliver a flawless setup at properties of every size.
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
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
Surf & Turf
Appetizers: Cowboy Charcuterie Board · Deviled Egg Flights · Smoked Chicken Salads · Hickory Bacon Wrapped Dates
Entrees: Lobster Tail · Jumbo Shrimp · Whole Tri-Tip · Grilled Salmon
Sides: Baked Beans · Baked Potatoes · Coleslaw · Mashed Potatoes · Mac n Cheese · Sweet Potatoes · Grilled Veggies
Full BBQ Menu or call (760) 531-6060
Indian Wells and the Full Coachella Valley
Big Smoke Trailers serves private events across the Coachella Valley. From Indian Wells to Rancho Mirage, La Quinta to Palm Springs, we bring the same standard of smoked-meat excellence to every address. If you’re planning an event near Eldorado Country Club, we’d love to hear about it.
Ready to book? Call us at (760) 531-6060 or visit bigsmoketrailers.com to get a quote for your event.
