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Festival & Community Event Catering

Great food can become one of the highlights of any public event. Smoke on the Water BBQ provides professional festival and community event catering for fairs, fundraisers, local celebrations, sporting events, public gatherings, and large-scale community functions.

Our BBQ menus are built to serve groups efficiently while delivering the bold, satisfying flavours people expect from authentic slow-smoked BBQ.

BBQ Catering Built for Busy Events

Festivals and community events require catering that can keep up with the crowd.

Smoke on the Water BBQ works with organizers to plan food service around expected attendance, event schedules, serving locations, access requirements, and overall event flow.

Whether you're organizing a small community fundraiser or a larger public celebration, we can help develop a catering approach that makes sense for your event.

Catering for Festivals, Fairs and Community Gatherings

Our event catering is well suited for:

  • Community festivals
  • Street festivals
  • Fairs and exhibitions
  • Fundraisers
  • Sporting events
  • Charity events
  • Municipal celebrations
  • School and community gatherings
  • Outdoor concerts
  • Public markets
  • Volunteer appreciation events
  • Corporate community events

We can work with event organizers to create menu options that are practical, appealing, and appropriate for the size and style of the gathering.

Crowd-Pleasing BBQ Favourites

BBQ is a natural fit for festivals and outdoor events.

Depending on the event and selected menu, offerings may include slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, sandwiches, fresh salads, classic BBQ sides, sauces, and other favourites.

Menus can be planned around serving speed, guest volume, event format, and available space.

Reliable Catering for Large Groups

Serving a large number of people requires more than great food.

Timing, preparation, setup, service flow, and communication all play an important role in a successful event. Our team works with organizers ahead of time to understand the logistics and develop a plan for food service.

This helps reduce delays, keep lines moving, and make the catering experience easier for both organizers and guests.

Outdoor and On-Site Event Catering

Many festivals and community events take place in parks, downtown areas, fairgrounds, recreation facilities, private properties, and other outdoor spaces.

Smoke on the Water BBQ can cater at a variety of event locations, with planning based on site access, serving requirements, available utilities, event schedules, and guest volume.

Providing these details early allows our team to prepare for the specific needs of your event.

A Memorable Addition to Your Event

Food is often where people gather.

A quality BBQ experience can create a natural social hub within an event, giving guests a place to relax, connect, and enjoy something memorable while they take part in the day's activities.

Smoke on the Water BBQ combines flavourful food with dependable service to help make your event more enjoyable from start to finish.

Plan Catering for Your Next Community Event

If you're organizing a festival, fundraiser, fair, community celebration, or other public gathering, Smoke on the Water BBQ can help you plan a catering solution that works for your event.

Contact Smoke on the Water BBQ to discuss your event date, location, expected attendance, menu options, and catering requirements.

Kind Words From

Filled Stomachs

  • From start to finish, Evan and his team at Smoke on the Water nailed it. We had a vision of a back yard wedding with a barn, live music, and of course, BBQ! Evan worked with us to create a fantastic menu that satisfied the senses and fit within the budget! Some guests had food allergies or intolerances, and they made sure that everyone could enjoy a variety of items. The bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers and fried fish (gluten-free) were personal favourites! Not only was the food spectacular, but their setup was neat and orderly, and their white tent matched our party tent. As if that weren't enough, Evan and his team helped to setup our dessert station and to clean up the tables and stations. Smoke on the Water helped make our special day just that, special. Thank you to Evan for all of his hard work before, during, and after the event. And a shout out to his crew for a spot on performance. 11 out of 10, will definitely want their BBQ again!!

    Dan Stanton

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