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Beans BBQ and Catering is comprised of family members related by blood, marriage, birth and choice. Without the collection of these amazing individuals we just wouldn't get it done. Hardworking, dedicated, loyal and committed to the Beans BBQ and Catering philosophy, the customer comes first, the food must be amazing, and get in where you fit in


KRISTI Bean

CHAOS COORDINATOR AND FOUNDER

Kristi brings a love of cooking and real food to real people, she is the backbone of the Beans Team. Her years of feeding the masses brought forth the love child that is Beans BBQ and Catering. Surrounded by her family in the daily operations you will be thrilled with the focus on food, family, and fun that she and her team execute. Superior customer service is the backbone of our little family affair and making sure you sit, relax, and enjoy your guests is her first priority, "big is not necessarily better, love is found in the little simple things."

 

Jen Bean

Co-Owner & Daughter in-charge

jen moved to santa barbara in 2009 with her mom, kristi and from then; a life full of sunshine, sand and creating a warm, comfortable enviroment for people to enjoy themselves in has been her passion. she’s worked in salons, funeral homes, cosmetic shops, cannabis companies, and now comes full circle to help make beans bbq’s first brick & mortar a success. when jen isn’t working, she loves enjoying the surf with her dog hank bocephus bean , drinking a cold modelo with her brothers & ROAD TRIPPIN’ TO SEE METAL SHOWS.