◆ DIY Event Catering

Event Planning 101.

We’ve been feeding events in the Hamilton-Niagara region for over 15 years. Here’s everything we’ve learned about making yours the one people talk about.

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◆ Start Here

Start with one number.

How many people are you feeding? That’s it. Once you know that, the rest practically builds itself. We’ve put together thousands of events — here’s what works.

Backyard BBQ gathering with Memphis Fire brisket

◆ Intimate

Under 30

Backyard hangs · birthdays · family dinners

One Party Pack covers 10–15 people. For 16–25, add extra protein to round it out. Simple, generous, done.

Large outdoor BBQ buffet spread by Memphis Fire

◆ Most Popular

30 – 80

Block parties · team events · celebrations

Build your own spread by the pound. Pick your proteins, choose your sides, and we’ll portion everything perfectly. This is our sweet spot.

Corporate BBQ lunch catered by Memphis Fire

◆ Large Events

80+

Weddings · corporate · community events

Give us a call and we’ll plan it together. We’ve catered events up to 300 people — we know exactly how to scale and what to recommend.

And always round up. Real smoke does things to an appetite.

◆ From Our Kitchen to Yours

The secret to a
great spread.

Be generous on the sides. Everyone goes back for seconds on the mac and cheese. The hosts who look like heroes? They ordered one extra round. That’s the move.

◆ Timing

A little heads up
goes a long way.

48 hours is the sweet spot. Our smoker runs at 185°F for 12+ hours — that’s what makes the brisket what it is. A couple days’ notice lets us get everything dialled in for you.

Feeding more than 40? A few extra days is ideal. Peak season (May–September), a week ahead guarantees you get exactly what you’re after.

We’re open Wednesday through Sunday — plenty of pickup windows to fit your schedule.

◆ Pickup

Come grab it fresh
off the smoker.

1091 Highway 8, Winona, Ontario — right off the QEW at the Hamilton/Niagara border. Pickup starts at 11:30am. Easy to find, and everything is packed to travel beautifully.

◆ What You Get

Everything you need
to be the hero.

Your order arrives packed, portioned, and ready to serve — sauces included, with a serving guide so everything hits the table exactly right.

You set the table. Grab some plates, cutlery, napkins — and if you’re feeling fancy, a set of chafing dishes. That’s the fun part.

We spend 15 hours at the smoker. You spend 15 minutes setting up. Your guests spend all night talking about it.

◆ Pro Tip

For groups over 20 — chafing dishes are a game changer. Even the disposable ones from Amazon work beautifully. Everything stays hot, you stay relaxed, and your guests think you hired a caterer.

◆ The Golden Hour

Serving is the
easy part.

Picked up within 30 minutes? Open it up and let people eat. It’s perfect.

Got a bit of time before serving? Keep everything covered and warm. It holds beautifully for up to 90 minutes.

Need to reheat? We’ve got you. Brisket — loosely foil, splash of broth, 300°F. Pulled pork — stovetop, low heat, touch of moisture. Ribs — foil, 300°F, 10–15 minutes. Comes right back to life.

◆ Meet JOSHi

Your personal
catering sous-chef.

JOSHi knows our entire menu, our portion sizes, and what works best for every kind of event — trained on 8 years of real catering orders from real customers just like you.

Tell him how many people you’re feeding and what kind of event it is. He’ll build you a menu, tell you exactly what to order, and have it ready for your cart.

You can also reach us at customercare@memphisfirebbq.com