Now open for dine-in at our new location — 215 Michigan Ave W, Battle Creek

Chef Benny slicing smoked brisket on a wooden board

Battle Creek · Scratch-made BBQ

From our mitts to your pit.

Smoked low and slow. Made by hand. Now serving dine-in Thursday through Sunday.

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Today on the pit Brisket · St. Louis ribs · Smoked turkey legs
Chef Benny serving brisket at an event

Dine in

Sit down with us

Thursday through Sunday at our new Michigan Ave location.

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Smoked chicken with hand-cut fries

Takeout

Call ahead, stop in

Same scratch-made food, packed hot to go.

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Mitts 2 Pits buffet line at a private event

Catering

For every kind of event

Birthdays, corporate lunches, fundraisers — custom menus available.

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Chef Benny in his apron, slicing brisket at a catering event

Meet the chef

Mitts 2 Pits signifies the journey from my hands to your stomach. I take great pleasure in crafting new dishes and observing the enjoyment they bring to others. Cooking from scratch is my expertise, and I have a deep passion for every aspect of it.

Chef Benny · Owner

Our way

How we cook.

Three things, done right, in this order.

01

Smoke

Brisket in a chafing dish, freshly off the smoker

Eight to sixteen hours over hickory. Patience is the seasoning.

02

Slice

Chef Benny carving brisket at the buffet line

Against the grain. By hand. Never machine.

03

Serve

A full buffet line set for service

Hot. Now. Yours.

Google · 87 reviews
★★★★★ “Best ribs in Battle Creek. Worth the wait.” — Google review
★★★★★ “Catered our wedding. Guests still talk about the brisket.” — Google review
★★★★★ “Mac & cheese is a religious experience.” — Google review
★★★★★ “Chef Benny is the real deal. From scratch, every time.” — Google review
★★★★★ “Showed up early, served late, made it easy.” — Google review

Catering

Your event deserves better than a chafing dish from the grocery store.

From in-home birthday parties and repast dinners to corporate lunches, fundraisers, and family reunions — we bring scratch-made food and warm service to events of every size. Custom menus available.

Buffet line at a private event
Chef Benny slicing brisket from above
Southern green beans with bacon, freshly served

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What kind of event?

50 guests

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Estimated range

$850 – $1,400

For ~50 guests · Family Reunion. We’ll send a precise quote within 24 hours.

Thanks — we’ll be in touch within 24 hours.

If your event is sooner than that, give us a call at (269) 719-2237 and ask for Chef Benny.

Typical response within 24 hours · No deposit required for a quote · Free menu consultation

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The news

Now open on Michigan Ave.

After years of takeout and catering, we opened our doors. Same scratch-made food. Now with a place to sit, a place to gather, a place to come back to.

Dine-in hours

  • Thursday4 – 9pm
  • Friday4 – 10pm
  • Saturday12 – 10pm
  • Sunday12 – 8pm

Takeout hours

  • Thur – Sat12 – 8pm
  • Sunday12 – 7pm

Table service. Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended for parties of 6 or more — give us a call.

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215 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017

(269) 719-2237

  • Thursday 4 – 9pm
  • Friday 4 – 10pm
  • Saturday 12 – 10pm
  • Sunday 12 – 8pm
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