About Us

Tarheel Pig Pickers Barbecue Co., Inc. is a family operated barbecue business, which provides catering services to the general public at community and special events and private parties, specializing in Eastern Carolina barbecue and fixins. The business was started in April 2002 by Mark and Stephanie Lane. Mark, who is known as an excellent Southern cook, received so many requests from friends and family to prepare Eastern North Carolina style barbecue, he decided to start the catering and special events company known as Tarheel Pig Pickers. Mark’s family roots run deep in Eastern North Carolina. Stephanie, with her many years of experience in the restaurant industry, helped in the start-up of the catering business and is presently involved along with Mark in the day-to-day operation of the business. Over the past eight years, both Mark and Stephanie along with the help of their staff and family have served thousands of people throughout Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. The popularity of the business is growing and with Tarheel Pig Pickers’ great reputation, it now serves as the anchor for many special events throughout the area. In April, 2012 the catering division of Tarheel Pig Pickers was expaneded and renamed Country Lane Catering.

Mission

To offer traditional Southern style prepared foods of high quality at a reasonable price and to establish a loyal customer base through a reputation of great food, products and customer service, which will make Tarheel Pig Pickers a lasting landmark in this region.