Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
Read about the latest and greatest Rocklands events and shindigs at all of our locations.
One of the hottest (and most delicious) nights in the DMV is back this October! Mark your calendars and join us for our Annual Hot Sauce Contest & Pig Roast—a bold, smoky, family-friendly evening dedicated to great food, fierce competition, and a fantastic cause. This year, all proceeds once again benefit the incredible work of …
It is never too early to lock in that delicious December party — Grilled Rack of Lamb? Chesapeake Blue Crab & Artichoke Dip? Whole Smoked Ham? Classic nibbles like Deviled Eggs and Baked Whole Brie with Cranberry Orange Relish? Take a look, then call us at 703-778-8000 to place your order — or stop in …
Looking for the perfect gift for the grillmeister in your life?! ROCKLANDS’ Hot Sauce Tote & Apron! For only $24.99 Dad gets any 4 sauces of your choosing from our massive selection and a grill apron! Looking for a bit more? Add a gift card in any amount! Pro-tip: Remember to place your food order in …
Have you seen us? We’ve been out and about at DMV Whole Foods sampling our three favorite sauces—Original Barbeque Sauce, Citrus Sauce, and Global Warming Sauce. Here are our upcoming demos: We will also be live tweeting our Whole Foods demo locations throughout the summer! Can’t make it to any of these demos? You can …
April 6 is the big day. While we thank you–our loyal fans–all year, on Thursday we say “thanks” with a twist: A whole barbequed pig set out for tastes. Every year about this time we breathe a sigh of relief. Whew, winter is over. Now how do we celebrate spring? We are people who cook …
Time for a switch-up: You know how great lunches appear in your office as if by magic? That’s because someone (your assistant, the receptionist, the office manager) orders those lunches. Now it’s your turn. For Administrative Professionals Day — Wednesday, April 27 this year — we’ve put together a menu that will make everyone happy. …
Think barbeque picnic with the people you love best. The Feast for Five is just that: A big collection of flavors, with all the sides you could want. We call it “for five,” but honestly you can add Uncle Stephen into the mix too. (We’ve also heard stories of people tormenting the office on Monday by heating …
Happy first official long summer weekend, everyone! We are here all weekend, for those barbeque emergencies. Here are the top three things you’ll want to have on hand for this weekend: 3. Good tongs. We like a long, stainless-steel set (16 inches is good) with a scalloped head. Sur la Table, Home Rule and Gina’s A Few …
Think barbeque brunch. The Feast for Five is just that: A big collection of flavors, with all the sides you could want. We call it “for five,” but honestly you can feed six. (We’ve also heard stories of people tormenting the office on Monday by heating leftovers in the microwave.) The Feast for Five includes: One …
Every year about this time we breathe a sigh of relief. Whew, the winter is over. Now how do we celebrate spring, and thank all our fans for their loyal support? We are people who cook with smoke. So of course, THAT’s what we do: We barbeque a whole pig, and put it out front …
The final gasp of summer, and beach food is on all our minds. By which we mean, food that’s easy to deal with, simple to prepare, and delicious served with a bit of sand. Our top-five favorite beach foods: Rocklands Pearl — for the drive to the beach, this wins hands-down. Starts your vacation or your …
The classic is breakfast in bed for Mom. Which is great, but really, you could do a bit more: How about a smoky delicious lunch as well? The Feast for Five is just that: A big collection of flavors, with all the sides you could want. We call it “for five,” but honestly you can feed …
Six years ago, we had a modest springtime event to help Doorways for Women and Families, an amazing Arlington group that offers a safe haven and a way forward for at-risk women and families. We’ve been doing that event ever since. Want to be part of it? Come to our Sixth Annual Shed Your Coat …
Hard to believe we’ve been on the Pike in Rockville for eight years already. We remember when we were building that smoker like it was yesterday… What’s that, you say? You’ve never visited us in Rockville? Well now’s the time! Come in on our eighth anniversary — Sunday, February 9 — and we’ll say “hello” …
We’ve got three inspired recipes for you, taking you right through the meal. Ham Glaze Recipe Everyone needs a glaze for their holiday ham. We love fruit sauces on ham. The tang brings out the sweet in the ham, and the sugar caramelizes with the fatty skin into an especially tasty crunchy crust. And of …
We all made a big deal out of shopping local the Saturday after Thanksgiving. (You did, right?) What’s to stop us from doing that ALL the time? Local shops and businesses are the life-blood of neighborhoods and cities. Think of your favorite places to go in and around DC — they have “local color,” or …
Hear ye, hear ye, holiday shoppers! This is the present you need for the cook in your life: The Rocklands Gift Box. We’ve assembled four of our most-popular sauces and rubs into a snug kraft-paper box. Really, all you need to add is the bow. The box contains: Rocklands Original Barbeque Sauce — vegetarian and …
Washingtonians are grossly overscheduled. We’re operating on the theory that last-minute offers — for great food! — can break through the calendar clutter. Tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, every Rocklands location will be offering tastes from our holiday menu. You can sample our delicious smoked turkey, browned and gorgeous to put on your holiday table. We’ll …
Parties! Love going to ‘em. But do you dread the planning as much as my mother does? We know the feeling. You want the bash – birthday, company party, even a wedding – to be just right. One thing that can help is knowing what your caterer will ask you. The first four things your …
So your mom knows she’s getting breakfast in bed, right? But does she know she’s getting a smoky delicious lunch as well? The Feast for Five is just that: A big collection of flavors, with all the sides you could want. We call it “for five,” but honestly you can feed six or have leftovers …
It’s that time of year again: You forgot to make a reservation. Or you didn’t book the babysitter. Or you’re flying in late from a work trip and aren’t sure whether United will unite you with your sweetheart in time. Breathe. There is still time to order our Smoochy Smoochy menu for Valentine’s Day. Smoky …
Okay, who DOESN’T need gift ideas right now?! And we’ve got a twofer: You can come in to get dinner AND shop, all in one. Okay, here we go: For the dedicated home cook: Rocklands Spicy Blackening Rub and Malt Salt. These two products, introduced by Rocklands in 2012, capture the spirit of barbeque in …
Oh my. The whole family is showing up at YOUR house for the Labor Day picnic. Sure you can make it all; the Washington Post has collected 20 great Labor Day recipes in a photo-gallery to inspire you. And just in case you don’t want to do all the work, all four Rocklands locations are …
We are all sweating — yes, sweating — through one darn hot summer this year. And oddly, we’re seeing one solution to the heat at our tables: Guests are putting hot sauce, in some cases LOTS of hot sauce, on their barbeque. Residents of warmer lands know all about this trick. In India, one drinks …
