Smokin' Through the Years
Born to Cater, Built to Smoke
Backroad Barbecue fired up in 2019 as a special occasion and event catering company, serving up southern-style comfort food with a smoky twist.
With our Southern Pride rotisserie smoker and wood-fired BBQ setup, we brought bold, authentic flavours to weddings, parties, and backyard get-togethers—anywhere folks wanted real barbecue made with love.
When Life Gives You Lemons… Fire Up the Smoker
Then came 2020. With nearly 80% of events postponed or cancelled during the pandemic, we had to pivot fast.
So we hit the road, launching curbside “Pop-Up Takeouts” and drive-thru service wherever we could safely feed the community.
Mobile and determined, we rolled with the punches to keep the BBQ coming during one wild year.
From the Road to a Home of Our Own
Thanks to the incredible support from our customers, we’ve grown from a smoker on wheels to our first permanent home in Port Colborne, Ontario.
We're still your go-to for catering big events, but now you can swing by anytime for takeout or walk-up orders. Same southern comfort, more ways to get it.
Meet the Smoke Masters
Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas
Brandon has been involved in the hospitality industry in some capacity for over 15 years. Short stints at local establishments as well as Vintage Inns, combined with 10+ years of experience in the Ribfest industry as an Operations Manager have propelled him to help build the foundation of Backroad Barbecue Company. He holds a four-year Ba
Brandon has been involved in the hospitality industry in some capacity for over 15 years. Short stints at local establishments as well as Vintage Inns, combined with 10+ years of experience in the Ribfest industry as an Operations Manager have propelled him to help build the foundation of Backroad Barbecue Company. He holds a four-year Bachelor's Degree in Business Hospitality from Niagara College, and is excited to be achieving one of his goals that he set when he started his post-secondary education.
Duncan Minor
Brandon Thomas
Brandon Thomas
Duncan has several years of restaurant experience from dishwasher to line cook. He has a Mechanical Engineering Diploma and has taken several business courses as electives. Duncan has experience working alongside Brandon on the Ribfest trucks for many summers to gain valuable barbecue and food service experience. Duncan grew up in Long Be
Duncan has several years of restaurant experience from dishwasher to line cook. He has a Mechanical Engineering Diploma and has taken several business courses as electives. Duncan has experience working alongside Brandon on the Ribfest trucks for many summers to gain valuable barbecue and food service experience. Duncan grew up in Long Beach Wainfleet and went to school at Lakeshore Catholic in Port Colborne. He is very excited to be part of a local business community here in Port Colborne.
Landon Minor
Brandon Thomas
Landon Minor
Landon has vast business experience; he is now running a local commercial fishing business. He also has experience in the restaurant industry and is the reason we have been able to include fresh local Lake Erie fish on our menu. Landon has been happy to continue and expand local businesses in Port Colborne. Landon is local to the area and
Landon has vast business experience; he is now running a local commercial fishing business. He also has experience in the restaurant industry and is the reason we have been able to include fresh local Lake Erie fish on our menu. Landon has been happy to continue and expand local businesses in Port Colborne. Landon is local to the area and also went to school at Lakeshore Catholic here in Port Colborne.