PLANNING
Guide
2026 – 2028 Planning Guide for Events
WHERE
SOUTHERN T R A D I T I O N S A R E M A D E F R ES H DA I LY.
Welcome to Poogan’s Smokehouse. We’re so glad you found us. Conveniently located in Nexton Square, just off I-26, Poogan’s Smokehouse brings a different expression of Southern cooking to the Poogan name. Our roots trace back to Poogan’s Porch, a Charleston institution since 1976. When our original Poogan’s Smokehouse location opened on East Bay Street in 2015, we took our heritage in a new direction: slow-smoked barbecue, Southern staples, a deep whiskey selection, and the kind of easygoing hospitality that has always been at the heart of Poogan’s. It all makes for a gathering place with plenty of character and very little pretense. From rehearsal dinners and welcome parties to corporate gatherings, birthdays, and milestone celebrations, events here feel distinctly Southern. I’m Zoe, the Senior Sales Manager for Poogan’s Hospitality. Alongside Emily, our Sales Manager, we’ll be your go-tos as you plan. We’re here to talk through ideas, answer the practical questions, and help shape the details into an event that feels considered, personal, and genuinely enjoyable to host. This guide is your first look at what an event at Poogan’s Smokehouse can entail. Inside, you’ll find the spaces, menus, pricing, logistics, and particulars that help turn an idea into an actual plan. Pricing – No guesswork required. You’ll find straightforward pricing and spending minimums, along with a clear look at what’s included, so you can start shaping an event that works for your priorities. Food & Beverages – This is Smokehouse, after all. Our event menus are rooted in the food we’re known for: slow-smoked meats and generous sides. FAQs – Consider this the fine print without the fine-print feeling. We’ve gathered the questions we hear most about timing, guest counts, layouts, food and beverage, décor, accessibility, logistics, and all the other particulars that tend to surface as plans take shape. Floorplans – See how it all comes together. Our floorplans will help you picture the room, map out the flow, and explore arrangements. Send us any question that comes to mind. We look forward to welcoming you to Nexton Square!
Warmest regards, ZOE STEWART
EMILY MEADEN
Senior Sales Manager
Sales & Venue Manager
101 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville, SC 29486 | events@pooganshospitality.com | 843-793-4399
Semi-Private Loft
Private Loft
15-25
26-70 guests
guests
WELCOME PARTIES | REHEARSAL DINNERS | CORPORATE EVENTS BIRTHDAYS | REUNIONS | SHOWERS | GRADUATIONS | HOLIDAY PARTIES
SOUTHERN BOOK A PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE EVENT FOR UP TO 70 GUESTS 3-hour loft rental + 30 minutes of setup & breakdown Easy online booking, payment, and menu selections $100 rental fee with no food & beverage minimum $100 deposit (refundable with 3-day cancellation notice) Generous BBQ buffets + bar packages
HOSTING ELSEWHERE? WE CAN CATER.
Bring Poogan’s Smokehouse to your office, home, venue, or celebration.
PICKUP
DROP & GO
FULL-SERVICE
OUR
PRICING We firmly believe in transparency and empowering you to align your budget with your vision. Below, you’ll find our detailed pricing structure, including rental fees and deposits. Our commitment to transparency ensures that you can plan your event confidently.
RENTAL FEES AND MINIMUMS PRIVATE OR SEMI-PRIVATE EVENT
RENTAL FEE
FOOD & BEVERAGE MINIMUM
3 hours of event time in our loft
$100 room rental fee
No required spending minimum
A $100 deposit secures your event date. If you provide written notice of cancellation more than 72 hours before your event, we’ll refund the deposit. At 72 hours, the deposit converts to a $100 non-refundable room rental fee.
TAXES Our tax rates are set by Berkeley County and the state of South Carolina. Below is a helpful chart for clarity.
TAX %
FOOD
BEER / WINE
LIQUOR / FULL BAR
ALL OTHER ITEMS / FEES
9%
9%
14%
9%
SERVICE CHARGE
PAYMENT METHODS
Our service charge is 22%. This charge is
Final payment is due at the restaurant at the
designed to support the entire team involved in
conclusion of your event. We accept cash,
your event. It includes servers, bartenders, our
debit cards, gift cards, and prepaid cards. There
culinary team, and the efforts of our operations
is a 3% credit card processing fee if electing to
and sales staff. No additional gratuity is required.
pay with a credit card.
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LOCATION CLOSE TO CHARLESTON. RIGHT AT HOME IN SUMMERVILLE.
Summerville has a character all its own: a town known as the Flower Town in the Pines, home to the world’s largest glass of sweet tea, and close enough to Charleston to keep the coast within easy reach. Poogan’s Smokehouse sits in the heart of Nexton Square, part of one of the country’s most celebrated master-planned communities and a lively destination for dining, shopping, and gathering. Our address is: 101 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville, SC 29486
Poogan’s Southern Kitchen
Nearby Hotels
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Parking
Hilton Garden Inn (Summerville) (0.8 miles)
World’s Largest Glass of Sweet Tea (3 miles)
Nexton Square Surface Lot (Free Lot | 0.0 miles)
Courtyard by Marriott (Charleston-Summerville) (0.2 miles)
Nexton Great Lawn (0.2 miles)
201 Sigma Drive (Free Overflow Lot 0.3 miles)
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MENUS BUFFETS FOR LOFT EVENTS Built for passing plates, second helpings, and a table that feels abundant. Our buffets bring smoked meats, Southern sides, starters, and desserts in a format that keeps guests moving, mingling, and coming back for one more bite.
OFFSITE CATERING The Smokehouse doesn’t have to stay in Nexton Square. Pick it up, have us drop it off ready to serve, or bring our team along for full-service catering. From backyard gatherings to bigger celebrations, we’ll meet you wherever the table is.
BUFFETS
HOG WILD BUFFET
HOG HEAVEN BUFFET
Host selects 2 meats + 2 sides + 1 dessert
Host selects 3 meats + 3 sides + 2 desserts
$40 per adult | $15 per child (3-12)
$50 per adult | $15 per child (3-12)
Buffets include cornbread with whipped honey butter, a house salad with dressing, and fountain beverages. Selections are served in chafers for one hour and your guests may help themselves to as much as they’d like.
HOUSE SALAD romaine, tomato, cheddar, red onion, and bacon with host’s choice of ranch, bbq ranch, blue cheese, honey mustard, or lemon vinaigrette
SMOKED MEATS Smoked Pulled Pork
Poogan’s Fried Chicken
Smoked Pulled Chicken
Smoked Texas Hot Links Pork Belly Burnt Ends (+$3 pp)
Smoked Turkey
Smokehouse Ribs (+$5 pp)
Bone-In Smoked Chicken
SOUTHERN SIDES Cheddar Mac & Cheese Sweet Potato Fries Roasted Brussels Sprouts Black Beans
Southern Potato Salad Smokehouse Slaw Housemade Kettle Chips Collard Greens
DESSERT Southern Banana Pudding
Freshly Baked Brownies
CATERING SMOKED MEATS (serve 3 unless noted) with bbq sauce, pickled onions & jalapeños
Smoked Texas Hot Link
19
Smoked Pulled Pork
21
Smoked Pulled Chicken
21
Smoked Turkey
26
Fried Chicken Tenders
22
Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs
32
Pork Belly Burnt Ends
28
Smoked Chicken Wings
16
Smoked Bone-In Chicken (serves 2)
16
SOUTHERN SIDES (serve 6) Cheddar Mac & Cheese
25
Cornbread
21
Housemade Kettle Chips
18
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
23
Collard Greens
21
Black Beans
18
Smokehouse Slaw
18
Southern-Style Potato Salad
21
BBQ Chicken Salad
60
EXTRAS Pint of Extra BBQ Sauce
9
Pint of Extra Salad Dressing
9
Pint of Pickles
9
Pint of Pickled Onions & Jalapenos
9
12 Hawaiian Rolls
8
DESSERTS (serve 6) Banana Pudding
27
Freshly Baked Brownies
27
SPECIALTIES (serve 6) 12 Pulled Pork or Chicken Sliders
48
12 Carolina Carnitas Tacos
48
12 Baja Chicken Tacos
48
Baked Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese
45
Pitmaster’s Platter 12 wings; 1lb. of pulled pork, pulled chicken,
100
and smoked turkey; 3 hot links; full rack of ribs
BAR SERVICE 1 2 3
BAR PACKAGES A set per-person package offers a more hosted experience and makes budgeting easier from the start. Ideal for hosts who prefer bar costs mapped out in advance.
CONSUMPTION BAR You cover drinks based on what guests actually order and consume during the event. A flexible way to host the bar while staying mindful of spend.
CASH BAR Guests purchase their own drinks during the event (or after using drink tickets). A practical option for hosts who want bar service without covering the full tab.
BAR PACKAGES
THE SIGMA BAR
THE BRIGHTON BAR
Beer & Wine
Beer, Wine, & Spirits
$13 per hour, per guest over 21
$17 per hour, per guest over 21
Bar packages include glassware, garnishes, mixers, and fountain beverages. Bar packages are offered in increments of two, three, or four hours.
BEER Miller Lite
Coors Light
Revelry Never Sunny IPA
Michelob Ultra
WINE House Pinot Grigio
House Pinot Noir
House Chardonnay
House Cab. Sauvignon
SPIRITS Beefeater Gin
Bacardi Rum
Tito’s Vodka
Dewars Scotch
Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Espolon Blanco Tequila
Bailey’s Irish Cream
Kahlua Coffee Liqueur
FLOORPLANS SERVER STATION
SQUARE TABLES (A) Dimensions: 36" x 36" Inventory: 8
C
A
A
RECTANGLE TABLES (B) Dimensions: 30" x 96" Inventory: 3
B A
A
A
A
B
A
B
B
ROUND TABLES (C) Dimensions: 36" Round Inventory: 2
C
Semi-Private guests
A
15-25
EMERGENCY EXIT
Private Loft
26-70 guests
C
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR
C
STANDARD DINING LAYOUT
FLOORPLANS SQUARE TABLES (A) Dimensions: 36" x 36" Inventory: 8
C
C
A
C
RECTANGLE TABLES (B) Dimensions: 30" x 96" Inventory: 3
A
B
A
B
A
ROUND TABLES (C) Dimensions: 36" Round Inventory: 2
NOT IN USE, SECOND PRIVATE EVENT, OR EXTRA TABLES THAT CAN BE MOVED FOR HOST’S NEEDS
B
C
A
15-25
A
Semi-Private Loft
CAKE/GIFTS
A
B
A
guests
A
26-70
A
guests
STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR
EXAMPLE SEMI-PRIVATE EVENT
EMERGENCY EXIT
A
Private Loft
FAQ s YOU’VE GOT BURNING QUESTIONS. WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
Can I change my guest count?
We understand that plans can change. You may update your guest count up to 72 hours before your event. Your guest count at that time becomes your guaranteed minimum. The host is financially responsible for paying for the guaranteed number of guests, even if fewer people attend. A minimum of 15 guests is required for all semi-private and private events. If your guaranteed guest count falls below 15, you will still be charged for 15 guests at the adult package price.
What happens if I need to cancel my event?
If you need to cancel, we require written notice to events@pooganshospitality.com at least 72 hours before your event start time to avoid food waste and adjust staffing schedules. If you provide at least 72 hours’ notice, your deposit will be refunded in full to the card on file. For cancellations within 72 hours of your event, you will be charged 20% of the estimated event total, minus your forfeited $100 deposit. (EX: Estimated event total is $1,000. 20% cancellation charge = $200. $200-$100 deposit = an additional charge to the card on file of $100)
Can my guests pay individually?
Because guests tend to mingle and move around during events, we require one host check for all pre-selected event food and beverage packages. If friends, family members, or coworkers would like to contribute, partial payments can be applied toward the host check, but all event food and beverage selections will remain on a single bill. This helps keep service smooth, avoids confusion, and allows our team to focus on taking great care of your guests.
Do you provide bar service?
We're proud to offer a wide selection of options, including beers, wines, and spirits. Our bar packages start with a two-hour minimum and are priced per guest over 21. We also offer a consumption bar, where drinks are charged per order on the host’s final bill, or a cash bar, where guests pay for their own drinks. We kindly ask that no outside alcohol joins the party.
FAQ s YOU’VE GOT BURNING QUESTIONS. WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
How do I pay my final balance?
Final payment is due on-site at the conclusion of your event. If the balance is not paid in full at the conclusion of the event, the remaining amount due will be charged to the card on file. Prices listed are for cash, debit, gift card, and prepaid card transactions. There is a 3% credit card processing fee if paying with a credit card.
Can I arrive early to set up?
Events are scheduled for three-hour intervals. Please inquire if you need additional event time. The host may have access to the space 30 minutes prior to the event start time for setup and decorating. After the event, the host will have 30 minutes for cleanup and breakdown. Rentals beyond three hours may be available for an additional fee of $250/hour.
Can you accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions?
We are happy to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions. We do request ample notice for allergies in the event that we need to place a special food order.
Is your space accessible?
The loft is located on the second floor and is accessible by stairs only. If you or anyone in your group has accessibility needs, please reach out to your Sales Manager. We’d be happy to talk through possible accommodations.
Do you provide table linens?
Poogan’s does not provide table linens, though you are welcome to bring your own. The number and size of tables assigned to your party depends on your guest count. If you would like to request tables for gifts or specialty desserts, please coordinate with your Sales Manager, as our table inventory is subject to availability.
Can I bring a Bluetooth speaker?
Bluetooth speakers are not permitted during events. If you’re hosting an event with specific A/V needs, please contact your Sales Manager for recommendations.
Can I bring cake, cupcakes, or cookies?
Cakes, cookies, and cupcakes from vendors are allowed. All other outside food & beverage is prohibited.
FAQ s YOU’VE GOT BURNING QUESTIONS. WE’VE GOT ANSWERS.
Can I bring my own decor?
Yes, you may bring decorations! Tablecloths, centerpieces, and balloons are popular choices. We ask that you refrain from bringing confetti and glitter, even if it’s biodegradable. For safety reasons, open flames are not permitted. Please do not use nails, tacks, 3M tape, staples, or glue to adhere items to our walls, fixtures, furniture, or ceilings. Should any damage to Poogan’s occur, the host is liable for any reparation charges incurred. Please notify your Sales Manager if you plan to bring balloon arches, decorative arches, photo booths, tented structures, or other items that may require additional space. These items are only allowed if prior notice is provided, as space is subject to availability. Poogan’s staff is not responsible for the setup or breakdown of decorative items brought by the host. All items must be removed thirty minutes after the event.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Zoe and Emily are here to help.
events@pooganshospitality.com
ZOE STEWART
EMILY MEADEN
Senior Sales Manager
Sales & Venue Manager
101 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville, SC 29486 | events@pooganshospitality.com | 843-793-4399
@pooganssmokehouseNXT
101 Nexton Square Drive, Summerville, SC 29486 | events@pooganshospitality.com | 843-793-4399