Pit and Pendulum BBQ Company is Baltimore’s premier BBQ food truck Baltimore locals have rallied behind – a veteran-owned, Poe-themed barbecue experience that summons the heat, invokes the smoke, and invites every guest to feast without fear. Founded by pitmaster Daniel Hatfield, a 20-year Army veteran with deep Baltimore roots, the truck brings military precision and genuine community passion to every event it rolls into. Dan traded a uniform for a smoking apron, channeling the same discipline and dedication that defined his service into crafting exceptional slow-smoked barbecue.
Learn more about their story and upcoming schedule at Pit and Pendulum BBQ Company. In 2025, Daniel’s commitment to community earned him the Maryland Governor’s Citation for outstanding service to the citizens of Maryland – a milestone that reflects just how deeply this operation is rooted in Baltimore pride.
From block parties and breweries to packed city festivals, Pit and Pendulum BBQ brings a slightly gothic edge and a whole lot of flavor to every corner of Baltimore City and beyond.
When you book Baltimore’s veteran-owned BBQ food truck, you get more than great food – you get a crew built on authenticity, consistency, and community connection.
Whether you are chasing the truck around Baltimore City or booking a full catering package, Pit and Pendulum BBQ delivers slow-smoked flavor with consistency and craft every single time.
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Planning a party, festival, corporate event, or brewery pop-up in Baltimore or anywhere across Maryland? Pit and Pendulum BBQ Company brings the full slow-smoked BBQ food truck experience right to you – brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, scratch sides, and a one-of-a-kind Baltimore vibe your guests will be talking about long after the smoke clears.
