OuR Story

this is a story all about how our lives got flipped, turned upside down

Smoke 'n' Barrel Street Food 'n' Catering is the product of chefs Chris Geary and Cory Blackburn. The pair met in January 2O17 while working in a café in the Christchurch CBD and began discussing their mutual passion for traditional cooking and 'slow food'. Chris built his first barrel smoker from a hot water cylinder and became a regular fixture at markets, festivals and events around Canterbury. Since then the company has developed down-to-earth catering menus, and in August 2O18 opened a container restaurant in downtown Christchurch. As the city became less transitional, the container moved to become a permanent fixture at the iconic Riccarton Sunday Market and the team joined forces with Brew Academy, pairing their smoky treats with excellent craft beer and brewing classes. 

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We love our food, and we know you will too.

Can we come to your party?

We specialise in down-to-earth delicious catering for all occasions.

Weddings, work-shouts, conferences and birthdays — you bring the people and we'll bring the flavour.

Let's meat up