Soul food is lauded for its heartiness, zest, and ability to upset the stomachs of vampires. Avoid unwanted dinner guests with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of Southern comfort fare at Big Fatty's Catering Kitchen.

Big Fatty's Catering Kitchen conjures a hearty menu of comforting dishes, Southern staples, and a rotation of daily specials. Smiles get saucy after a few bites of barbecue pork ($10.95), while bone-in chicken ($10.95) is pan-fried instead of car-radiator-fried. Sandwiches such as the catfish po boy with a cornmeal crust ($10.95) or the One-Eyed Jack burger with egg, jalapeños, and sour cream ($9.95) are available all day and are paired with one side, such as fried okra, turnip greens, or coleslaw. Edible options for herbivores include a roasted eggplant with tomatoes ($12.95) and a veggie tofu sandwich smothered in avocado and hummus ($9.95), and the brunch menu packs plates instead of diners’ back pockets with savory omelets ($10.95–$13.95), chicken-fried steak ($12.95), and shrimp and grits ($10.95).