Ted's Backyard BurgersTed's Backyard Burgers
    Ted's Backyard Burgers

    Freshly Grilled. Expertly Served. Making Your Event Unforgettable.

    Upgrades & Add-Ons

    Customize your event with these delicious extras

    Hot Dogs (100% beef)

    +$2.50 per person

    Build Your Own Burger Bar

    +$5.00 per person

    Premium Toppings

    +$1.50 per topping per guest

    Events We Serve

    From intimate family gatherings to company picnics, we bring the same quality and passion to every event.

    Parties

    Parties

    Birthday celebrations, graduations, anniversaries, and all your special milestone events

    Weddings

    Weddings

    Rehearsal dinners, receptions, and wedding celebrations made delicious

    Corporate Events

    Corporate Events

    Team building events, employee appreciation days, and company outings

    What We Bring to Your Backyard

    Professional service with that authentic backyard feel

    On-Site Grilling

    Fresh burgers grilled right at your event

    Full Setup

    Toasted buns & complete condiments station

    Perfect Flow

    One burger station per 75 guests recommended

    2-Hour Service

    Standard service included, extensions available

    Burgers on the grill

    Minimum guest count: 40 people

    Additional service time: $300/hr per station, fully staffed and grilling, not a warming tray.

    Custom dietary options available upon request

    Sales tax: 8.25% | Service charge: 20%

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Straight answers on pricing, minimums, and how service day actually works.

    How much does burger catering cost?

    The Cookout is $13 per person and includes your choice of hamburger, cheeseburger, grilled chicken or veggie burger, plus any two sides. The Block Party is $18 per person and adds a slider station and a drink station. A 20% service charge and 8.25% sales tax are added on top, and there is a $500 food and beverage minimum.

    What is your minimum?

    40 guests and a $500 food and beverage minimum. At $13 per person, 40 guests clears the minimum.

    How far in advance do I need to book?

    Two weeks minimum. Popular dates in spring and fall go earlier than that, so the sooner the better.

    Do you actually grill on site?

    Yes. Everything is grilled fresh at your event. Nothing arrives pre-cooked or reheated. That is the whole point of what we do.

    How long is service?

    Two hours is standard and included in both packages. Additional time is $300 per hour per station, fully staffed and grilling the whole time.

    How many grill stations will my event need?

    One station per 75 guests. Most events run on a single station.

    What areas do you serve?

    We serve a 50 mile radius around Arlington, Texas, which covers Dallas, Fort Worth and most of the surrounding metroplex. If you are near the edge of that range, ask when you request a quote.

    Do you have vegetarian options?

    Yes. A veggie burger is included as a standard choice in both packages at no extra cost. Other dietary needs can be accommodated. Tell us when you book.

    What is included besides the food?

    Professional on-site grilling, full setup, toasted buns, and a complete condiments station with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mustard, mayo, ketchup, salt and pepper.

    What kinds of events do you cater?

    Birthday parties, graduations, anniversaries, wedding rehearsal dinners and receptions, corporate team building, employee appreciation days, company picnics and family reunions.

    Our Story

    A legacy built on passion, family, and the perfect burger

    Ted Estrada's love for grilling started in the most authentic way possible, growing up at his father's side. His dad was an executive chef at a prominent Dallas country club, where Ted learned the art and science of cooking from the ground up. Those early lessons in quality, technique, and hospitality became the foundation for everything that followed.

    After years of honing his craft, Ted took the leap and opened Ted E's Burgers and More, with locations in Keller and Bedford. The community embraced his commitment to fresh, quality ingredients and that unmistakable backyard burger flavor. Word spread, and soon Ted's burgers became a local favorite.

    Today, Ted's Backyard Burgers has evolved to focus on what we do best, bringing the backyard burger experience directly to you. We cater events across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and throughout Texas. From family reunions to company picnics, private parties to celebrations, we deliver the same quality and care that's been our hallmark since day one.

    "Every burger we serve carries the lessons my dad taught me. Use the best ingredients, cook with passion, and treat every guest like family."

    Ted Estrada

    Ted's Backyard Burgers is proud to be part of JT Hospitality Group, the live event brand of Sorrells Enterprises LLC. The group has been serving Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond for over 20 years, and that experience is behind every event we grill.

    Ready to Book Your Event?

    Let's make your next gathering unforgettable with delicious burgers fresh off the grill

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    Book Ahead

    2 weeks minimum

    No problem. Tell us about your event and we will walk you through both.

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