The Thermal Club is in a category of its own. Located at 86-200 Polo Canyon Road in Thermal, CA, it’s one of the most exclusive private motorsports country clubs in the world. Members include celebrity car collectors, Fortune 500 executives, professional drivers, and serious enthusiasts who fly in from across the globe to spend time on the track. Events range from private track days and racing leagues to invite-only garage parties and weekend club gatherings.
When you’re hosting or attending something at The Thermal Club, the food needs to match the occasion. Big Smoke Trailers is here for exactly that.
BBQ at the Track: A Natural Fit
There’s something about motorsports and great food that just works. After a morning of hot laps, a proper pit-lane BBQ spread hits different. Before an afternoon session, a solid pre-track meal with slow-smoked brisket and all the sides sets the tone. And at the end of a full track day, a catered dinner in a private garage is the kind of thing people talk about for years.
Big Smoke Trailers is built for this kind of setup. Our trailers are fully self-contained and designed for on-location events. We can set up in or near a private garage, on club grounds, at a villa or estate nearby, or wherever your event is happening. We bring the pit, the crew, and the full-service experience. You just enjoy it.
The crowd at The Thermal Club expects the best. Our slow-smoked meats, elevated sides, and full-service approach deliver on that expectation without turning into a stuffy catering situation. Think premium American grill: wood-smoked brisket, real deal ribs, grilled tri-tip, and the kind of sides that make a meal worth remembering.
Before and After Track Day Catering
Track days at The Thermal Club are long, physical, and exhilarating. Drivers and guests need real fuel, not sad boxed lunches. Big Smoke can handle the full day: a proper breakfast spread in the morning to kick things off, a midday setup to keep energy levels up, and a full catered dinner when the day wraps and everyone is ready to unwind.
We work with your schedule. If your track day starts at 8 AM and runs to 6 PM, we plan around that timeline. Our team sets up, keeps the food flowing at the right times, and handles cleanup so your group can focus on the cars and the experience.
Brunch setups, afternoon BBQ spreads, and evening dinners are all in our wheelhouse. We’re also fully capable of handling bartending and beverage service if your event calls for it.
Private Garage Parties and Club Events
Some of the best moments at The Thermal Club happen after the helmets come off. Private garage parties are a staple of club culture here: members show off their collections, share the track stories from the day, and entertain guests in their personal garage suites. These events deserve catering that matches the setting.
Big Smoke can set up inside or adjacent to a private garage facility. We work discreetly and efficiently, and our presentation is clean and professional. Whether it’s an intimate group of 10 collectors or a larger gathering of 60 guests, we scale to fit the event.
For larger club events or racing league nights, we can handle the full catering operation from start to finish. Our corporate BBQ catering experience translates well to upscale private club settings: we know how to serve a discerning crowd with speed and precision.
Nearby Venue and Vacation Rental Catering
Many Thermal Club members and guests stay at nearby luxury properties during their visits. La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, and the broader eastern Coachella Valley are full of high-end vacation rentals, private estates, and resort properties. Big Smoke delivers and sets up at all of them.
If your group is staying at a private rental near the club, we can handle catering for the entire stay: welcome dinners, pool-day spreads, post-track feasts, and everything in between. Our full-service event catering is designed for exactly this kind of group experience in the desert.
What We Bring to the Table
The Thermal Club attracts a crowd that doesn’t settle for average. Here’s why Big Smoke is the right catering partner for events in and around the club:
- Fully mobile trailers that set up on-location, no venue required
- Slow-smoked meats and premium ingredients throughout
- Full-service staff: setup, service, and cleanup included
- Flexible menus: classic BBQ, American Cookout, Surf and Turf, Brunch
- Experience serving high-expectation corporate and private groups
- Groups from 5 to 250+ accommodated
If you’re planning an event at or near The Thermal Club, request a quote online or call us at (760) 531-6060. We’ll work with your schedule, your venue, and your crowd to make the food the highlight of the day.
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
