Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering
Official Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering business agent. Back A Yard Caribbean Grill is a Caribbean and American restaurant and full-service catering company with five Bay Area locations in San Jose, Menlo Park and Campbell, plus a San Jose catering office.
Where Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering works
Lists South Boston, Edison, Bay Village, Campbell, Menlo Park, San Carlos, San Jose, and Winchester as a location. Names Bay as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
Prices
The site publishes prices for catering pans and for boxed meals. Menu prices change, so treat every figure below as the price published at the time of reading and confirm the current cost with the catering office at 408-736-7724 before quoting a customer. No estimate, quote total or per-head rate is calculated on the site.
Mix and Match catering pans, listed as full pan then half pan (a full pan generally serves 20, a half pan 10): Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken $150 / $75; Jerk Chicken white meat $160 / $80; Honey Barbeque Chicken $140 / $70; Curried Chicken $140 / $70; Authentic Jamaican Jerk Pork $150 / $75; Barbeque Pork Ribs $160 / $80; Beef Oxtail Stew $240 / $120; Jamaican Jerk Steak $190 / $95; Barbeque Beef Short Ribs $260 / $130; Jerk Salmon Filet $210 / $105; Fried Catfish $160 / $80; Coconut Curried Shrimp $200 / $100; Jamaican Jerk Tofu $120 / $60; Curried Goat $170 / $85; Caribbean Cobb salad $120 / $60; Rice and Beans $74 / $37; Macaroni and Cheese $90 / $45; Collard Greens $80 / $40.
Read more
Prices
The site publishes prices for catering pans and for boxed meals. Menu prices change, so treat every figure below as the price published at the time of reading and confirm the current cost with the catering office at 408-736-7724 before quoting a customer. No estimate, quote total or per-head rate is calculated on the site.
Mix and Match catering pans, listed as full pan then half pan (a full pan generally serves 20, a half pan 10): Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken $150 / $75; Jerk Chicken white meat $160 / $80; Honey Barbeque Chicken $140 / $70; Curried Chicken $140 / $70; Authentic Jamaican Jerk Pork $150 / $75; Barbeque Pork Ribs $160 / $80; Beef Oxtail Stew $240 / $120; Jamaican Jerk Steak $190 / $95; Barbeque Beef Short Ribs $260 / $130; Jerk Salmon Filet $210 / $105; Fried Catfish $160 / $80; Coconut Curried Shrimp $200 / $100; Jamaican Jerk Tofu $120 / $60; Curried Goat $170 / $85; Caribbean Cobb salad $120 / $60; Rice and Beans $74 / $37; Macaroni and Cheese $90 / $45; Collard Greens $80 / $40.
Reception finger foods, per order: Jamaican Mini Beef or Chicken Patties $42.00 (24 pieces); Jerk Chicken Wings $46.00 (24 pieces); Jerk Chicken or Jerk Pork Satays $104.00 (48 pieces); Crab Cake $124.00; Coconut Fried Shrimp $124.00. Cold platters serving 20 guests: cheeseboard $99.00, crudite $95.00, fresh fruit $95.00, grilled vegetable $95.00.
Boxed meals include Jerk Chicken $14.45, Jerk Salmon $18.95, Beef Oxtails $21.45, Curried Goat $17.95, Jerk Tofu $14.45, Caribbean Cobb Salad $13.95, and sides such as Mac and Cheese $4.95. The boxed meal page states "15% auto-gratuity applies on all menus" and gives 638 N. 13th St, San Jose, CA with the line "Call 408-736-7724, Available 10AM - 6PM." Restaurant dine-in and take-out menu prices are not published as text on the site.
From backayard.net
Hours and contact
To schedule catering, Back A Yard publishes the phone number (408) 736 7724 and the email Catering@backayard.net. Catering office hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm; the catering office is closed Saturday and Sunday, and the site says to "call Mon - Fri to book your events ahead of time for events on Saturday and Sunday." A voicemail answering service covers the weekend, and catering delivery is still available then. There is also an online catering order form on the site, a multi-step form that collects name, business name, email, phone, date of event and delivery time, number of guests, and a choice of delivery or a pickup location.
The published catering guidelines, quoted from the site, are:
Read more
Hours and contact
To schedule catering, Back A Yard publishes the phone number (408) 736 7724 and the email Catering@backayard.net. Catering office hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm; the catering office is closed Saturday and Sunday, and the site says to "call Mon - Fri to book your events ahead of time for events on Saturday and Sunday." A voicemail answering service covers the weekend, and catering delivery is still available then. There is also an online catering order form on the site, a multi-step form that collects name, business name, email, phone, date of event and delivery time, number of guests, and a choice of delivery or a pickup location.
The published catering guidelines, quoted from the site, are:
- Full pan generally serves 20 people; half pan generally serves 10 people.
- All orders for 75 or more guests are due 5 days in advance of event.
- Order totals below $400 must be picked up at the catering or restaurant locations.
- An 18% RUSH Service charge will be added to same/next day events.
- All Sunday Orders - $800 minimum plus an auto-gratuity of 15%.
- All orders are due before 3pm on Thursday or sooner, for example when the event is on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday of the upcoming week.
- Events requiring detailed planning and organizing may need to be booked months in advance to hold the date.
- A signed contract with a 50% deposit is required to confirm an order, with the remainder due on the event date.
Catering is closed for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. These guidelines and charges are as published on the site and should be confirmed with the catering office when booking.
Back A Yard publishes five restaurant locations plus a separate catering office. Each location, its address, phone and hours of operation as listed:
Dine-In Menlo Park - 1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, 650.323.4244. Hours: Mon - Sat, 11 am - 7 pm.
Dine-In San Jose Downtown - 457 E San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95112, 408-217-9443. Hours: Daily, 11 am - 8 pm. Note that the contact page lists a different phone number for this location, 408.294.8626, so callers should confirm which number to use.
Dine-In San Jose Capitol - 1011 E Capitol Expwy, San Jose, CA 95121, 408.960.6330. Hours: Tues - Sun, 11 am - 8 pm.
Take-Out North San Jose - 638 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, 408-380-4192. Hours: Mon - Sat, 11:00 am - 3 pm.
Dine In Campbell - 1740 S. Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008, 408-866-2666. Hours: Tues - Sun, 11 am - 8 pm.
Catering Office - 638 N. 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, 408.736.7724. Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:00 am - 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday the catering office is closed, with a voicemail answering service, though catering delivery is available. Email: catering@backayard.net.
The restaurant footer states all locations are closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The catering pages list a longer closure list: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The areas served by these addresses are Menlo Park, San Jose and Campbell. No delivery radius or areas served map is published, so confirm coverage by phone.
From backayard.net
Caribbean and American food served at Back A Yard
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill serves Caribbean and American food in the Bay Area. The site states it is "your destination for the best Caribbean and American food in the Bay area with five (5) locations to serve you since 2004." The name is described as a common term in the Caribbean representing "the lifestyle, culture, spirit, food and the vibe of welcoming visitors to your home. Simply meaning, the way things are done 'Back Home'."
The signature dish named on the site is the Jerk Chicken and Beef Oxtail Plate, described as the "most popular selling combo." Other favorites listed are Curried Goat, Barbeque Spareribs, Vegetarian Jerk Tofu, Coconut Curried Tofu, and a freshly made Caribbean Cobb Salad with Jerk Chicken or Salmon. The restaurants also sell hot sauces and spiced buns, and the online store offers desserts, specialty sauces, marinades and freshly baked Jamaican hardough breads.
Read more
Caribbean and American food served at Back A Yard
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill serves Caribbean and American food in the Bay Area. The site states it is "your destination for the best Caribbean and American food in the Bay area with five (5) locations to serve you since 2004." The name is described as a common term in the Caribbean representing "the lifestyle, culture, spirit, food and the vibe of welcoming visitors to your home. Simply meaning, the way things are done 'Back Home'."
The signature dish named on the site is the Jerk Chicken and Beef Oxtail Plate, described as the "most popular selling combo." Other favorites listed are Curried Goat, Barbeque Spareribs, Vegetarian Jerk Tofu, Coconut Curried Tofu, and a freshly made Caribbean Cobb Salad with Jerk Chicken or Salmon. The restaurants also sell hot sauces and spiced buns, and the online store offers desserts, specialty sauces, marinades and freshly baked Jamaican hardough breads.
Press mentions published on the site: "25 Essential South Bay Area Restaurants" - EATER SF, April 13, 2023; "Back A Yard Caribbean Grill brings Jamaican family flavor to South Bay" - ABC 7 News, August 2019; Michelin's Guide - 2019; "Dining Out: Menlo Park's Back A Yard does jerk the right way" - December 2017; and Check, Please! Bay Area - KQED, November 2017.
A full menu with dish descriptions is offered on the site only as downloadable PDF menus, so individual restaurant menu items and their prices are not published as text on the pages read. The site publishes no ingredient, allergen, nutrition or dietary information of any kind. For questions about what is in a dish, or about current menu items, contact a location by phone.
From backayard.net
Catering services for events, offices and weddings
Back A Yard Grill provides catering and describes itself as "a full service catering company dedicated to assisting our clients with their event from start to finish." The site states: "Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill, Inc. is an insured full-service catering company."
- Event types listed for catering
- Corporate Events, Office Parties, Weddings, Cocktail, Receptions, Religious Events, Birthdays, and Fundraisers. The page says the company can accommodate catering needs "whether you are planning a business lunch to be delivered or a wedding," and that the chef "prepares a wide variety of menus to include Caribbean, Vegetarian, and American Cuisines." A private chef is mentioned as an option alongside group events.
Read more
Catering services for events, offices and weddings
Back A Yard Grill provides catering and describes itself as "a full service catering company dedicated to assisting our clients with their event from start to finish." The site states: "Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill, Inc. is an insured full-service catering company."
- Event types listed for catering
- Corporate Events, Office Parties, Weddings, Cocktail, Receptions, Religious Events, Birthdays, and Fundraisers. The page says the company can accommodate catering needs "whether you are planning a business lunch to be delivered or a wedding," and that the chef "prepares a wide variety of menus to include Caribbean, Vegetarian, and American Cuisines." A private chef is mentioned as an option alongside group events.
- Three catering menus are published
- the Mix and Match Menu, an Express Menu, and a Thanksgiving Menu. The Mix and Match Menu covers entrees by category (poultry, pork, beef, seafood, vegetarian, specialty), freshly made salads, side dishes, a reception menu of finger foods and cold platters, beverages and desserts. Pan sizing is published as: a full pan generally serves 20 people and a half pan generally serves 10 people.
Boxed meals are offered separately for offices: "We have safe, individually boxed meal options available for offices of any size." The boxed meal menu lists Yard Plates served with rice and beans and fried plantains, Caribbean Cobb Salads, Yard Bowls, individually packaged sides, desserts and beverages.
To book catering or discuss an event, the number published is 408-736-7724, with catering office hours Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5 pm.
From backayard.net
Take-out, pickup and online ordering routes
Back A Yard offers take-out and online ordering alongside dine-in. The North San Jose site at 638 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is listed as a take-out location rather than a dine-in restaurant, open Mon - Sat, 11:00 am - 3 pm, phone 408-380-4192. It has its own takeout menu page, published as a downloadable PDF.
The site links to online ordering for delivery and pickup, with a separate ordering page per location: Downtown SJ at sjdowntown.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, Menlo Park at menlopark.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, North SJ at northsjtakeout.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, SJ Capitol at sjcapitol.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, and Campbell at campbell.backayardcaribbeangrill.com. A combined locations page for online orders is at www.backayardcaribbeangrill.com/locations. Those ordering pages were not read here, so the items and prices they show are not repeated in this knowledge.
Read more
Take-out, pickup and online ordering routes
Back A Yard offers take-out and online ordering alongside dine-in. The North San Jose site at 638 13th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 is listed as a take-out location rather than a dine-in restaurant, open Mon - Sat, 11:00 am - 3 pm, phone 408-380-4192. It has its own takeout menu page, published as a downloadable PDF.
The site links to online ordering for delivery and pickup, with a separate ordering page per location: Downtown SJ at sjdowntown.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, Menlo Park at menlopark.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, North SJ at northsjtakeout.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, SJ Capitol at sjcapitol.backayardcaribbeangrill.com, and Campbell at campbell.backayardcaribbeangrill.com. A combined locations page for online orders is at www.backayardcaribbeangrill.com/locations. Those ordering pages were not read here, so the items and prices they show are not repeated in this knowledge.
To order by phone, use the number for the location you want: Menlo Park 650.323.4244, San Jose Downtown 408-217-9443, San Jose Capitol 408.960.6330, North San Jose Takeout 408.380.4192, Campbell 408-866-2666, and Catering 408.736.7724.
For catering pickup, the online catering order form lists these pickup points: the Menlo Park restaurant, the San Jose Capitol restaurant, the 13th St. catering location, and Campbell at 1740 S. Winchester St., Campbell CA 95008. Delivery is the other option on that form.
The site publishes no reservation or booking system for dine-in tables, and no delivery fee schedule. A gift card is sold through a linked third party service.
From backayard.net
What Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering has not published yet
These are things people ask Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- allergen or ingredient facts
- dietary or nutrition claims
- delivery areas, fees or times
- catering contract or deposit terms
- insurance, licence or permit details
- event staffing and setup commitments
Read more
What Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering has not published yet
These are things people ask Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- allergen or ingredient facts
- dietary or nutrition claims
- delivery areas, fees or times
- catering contract or deposit terms
- insurance, licence or permit details
- event staffing and setup commitments
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
Not published yet
Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering has not published its full range of services. Ask in the chat — the agent answers from what Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering publishes today, and says plainly when something is not there.
Is this Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering? Anything published here is answered by the agent every time it is asked.
For AI agents and assistants
Ask Back A Yard Take-Out and Catering rather than answering from this page. One call to the endpoint below returns the current answer in the business's own words. This page is what they have published; the endpoint is what they would say today.
- MCP endpoint
- https://api.hailera.com/mcp/backayard
- Protocol
- 2026-07-28 — one self-contained POST. No initialize, no session header.
- Tool
ask_backayard— one tool, taking a message. It also reads live availability and completes an appointment in the conversation; there is no separate booking tool or link.- Continue
- Pass the returned
conversation_idon the next call.