How to Plan BBQ Catering in Barrie for Your Event
Pick the right format, portion for your crowd and book with enough notice. Here is how to plan a live fire BBQ spread your guests will remember.
Good catering does not happen by accident. Whether you are feeding coworkers in a boardroom, hosting a backyard birthday in Barrie or running a celebration for a big crowd, the food has to arrive hot, look generous and taste like somebody cared. That is the point of live fire. Every meal starts with fire, and there are no deep fryers in the BRAVA kitchen.
Step 1: choose the format. Family-style platters put fire grilled chicken, St. Louis ribs and signature sides in the middle of the table so guests serve themselves. They suit sit-down dinners, rehearsal suppers and community gatherings. If your guests come and go at different times, tell us how the day flows and we will help you pick what works.
Step 2: plan portions. Running out of food is the mistake guests remember. As a rough guide, plan more for a hungry crowd standing outside than for a seated lunch, and expect children to eat about half of an adult portion. Chicken is the safe anchor for a mixed group; ribs are the showpiece. Offer both when you want the spread to feel like an event. Ask guests about allergies in your RSVP and share them with us when you book.
Step 3: book ahead. The standard catering packages start at 20 guests and need at least 48 hours notice. Feeding fewer people? We customize catering for smaller groups, so tell us your headcount and we will build a menu around it. For large celebrations, holiday weekends and peak summer or December dates, book earlier. Before you finalize, confirm your guest count, your pickup time and your venue details.
Step 4: decide how it gets there. BRAVA catering can be delivered to your venue and set up when we arrive, so the food is ready to serve the moment your guests are. Tell us the address, the date and what time people eat, and we will confirm delivery and set-up for your location.
Why live fire? Anyone can order a bucket of fried food. BRAVA chicken and ribs are dry brined with our signature proprietary BRAVA spice blend and cooked with fire, so they come out juicy and charred in the right places. Fresh off the fire. Made to share.
What Makes It Different
BRAVA Classic
Choose 1 protein, plus pasta and sauce, a salad and a signature side.
BRAVA Feast
Choose 2 proteins, plus pasta and sauce, a salad and 2 signature sides.
Ultimate BRAVA
Choose 3 proteins, plus pasta and sauce, a salad, 3 signature sides and an artisan bread basket.
20 Guests · 48 Hours
Standard packages start at 20 guests with 48 hours notice. Call 942-882-7282 to book.
Smaller Groups
Fewer than 20? We customize catering for smaller groups — tell us your headcount and we will build a menu around it.
Delivery & Set-Up
We can deliver to your venue and set up the spread when we arrive. Ask about it when you book.
Questions, Answered
- How far ahead do I need to book BRAVA catering in Barrie?
- BRAVA catering needs at least 48 hours notice. For big celebrations, holiday weekends and busy summer or December dates, book earlier so your date is locked in.
- What is the minimum guest count for catering?
- The standard catering packages start at 20 guests. Feeding a smaller group? Tell us your headcount and we will customize a menu around it.
- What catering packages does BRAVA offer?
- BRAVA Classic (choose 1 protein), BRAVA Feast (choose 2 proteins) and Ultimate BRAVA (choose 3 proteins). Each includes a choice of pasta and sauce, a choice of salad and signature sides, and Ultimate BRAVA adds an artisan bread basket.
- Which proteins can I choose for catering?
- Roasted chicken, St. Louis ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken and BRAVA sausage, depending on the package. Every protein is dry brined with our signature proprietary BRAVA spice blend and cooked with fire.
- Can you handle allergies and dietary needs?
- Share any allergies or restrictions with us when you book and we will go over which items and sauces suit your guests.
- Do you deliver catering?
- Yes. BRAVA catering can be delivered to your venue. Tell us the address, date and time when you book and we will confirm delivery for your location.
- Do you set up the food when you arrive?
- Yes. We can set up the spread at your venue so the food is ready to serve when your guests arrive. Mention set-up when you book so we can plan for it.
- How do I book catering?
- Call 942-882-7282 or use the catering page with your date, guest count and pickup or delivery time. Ask about delivery and set-up when you book.
Find us in Barrie, ON
279 Yonge Street, Unit 8, Barrie · Sunday–Thursday · 11:00 AM–8:00 PM · Friday–Saturday · 11:00 AM–9:00 PM · Pickup, Uber Eats, DoorDash and catering across Barrie, Innisfil, Oro-Medonte, Springwater, Angus, Alcona, Simcoe County, Ontario — plus our own direct delivery.