About
Welcome to Backyard Bash, the only grill rental and retail barbecue headquarters in the greater Kansas City area. Backyard Bash provides premium barbecue equipment and merchandise to competitors, backyard barbecuers and corporate and commercial companies.
Grill Rental
Are you planning to enter a barbecue competition, cook for employees at work or grill burgers for the whole neighborhood at the next block party? With options ranging from stainless steel gas catering grills to large pull-behind smokers, Backyard Bash has the perfect barbecue grill for your next event.
Barbecue Headquarters
Located in Parkville, MO, Backyard Bash’s retail location offers a wide selection of superior grills for your home or business. Choose from some of the leading manufacturers in premium gas, charcoal, and trailer grills. You can also find the perfect gift for the barbecue enthusiast, including sauces, tools and cookbooks. Backyard Bash also carries a selection of gourmet dips and dessert sauces to compliment your next barbecue dinner. Need a gift basket for a business associate, family member or friend? Backyard Bash will craft a unique basket, filled with Kansas City-made BBQ products.
Backyard Bash Staff
Backyard Bash is the original creation of Jay Mathiesen. Jay brings years of business experience and a love for barbecue to Backyard Bash. Jay’s dedicated team will do whatever it takes to help you find the barbecue equipment and accessories you need
Jay Mathiesen, Owner
Wilson, CTO (Chief Tasting Officer)
No need to worry that the food won’t be perfect! At Backyard Bash we rely on the expertise and experience of Wilson, our Chief Tasting Officer. Although Wilson is particularly fond of barbecue, we assure you he is willing to taste test most any food left on your picnic table.
We leave the cooking to you, but rest assured that quality grills and barbecue supplies from Backyard Bash will have your guests wanting more. And if not, there’s always Wilson to handle the leftovers.