Howard's Fire
ProHighlights
- Custom-built smoker trailer, so most events need no separate kitchen on site
- Packages from two smoked meats and three salads up to six meats with sides
- Buffet service at your venue or food-truck style service from the trailer
About Howard's Fire
Howard's Fire is a Barossa catering business run by chef Paul Howard, who cooks American-style smoked barbecue from a custom-built trailer. After close to two decades in restaurant and function kitchens, including years working in the Barossa, he came back to the region to run his own company. The cooking is slow and low over fire and smoke, with the produce kept close to its natural state. Smoked meats sit at the centre of every spread, backed by salads and sides. All the cooking happens on site in the trailer, so most events don't need a second kitchen at the venue. Paul arrives with what the food side of the event needs, and you choose where he sets up. Packages begin with two smoked meats and three salads and build up to six meats with as many sides as your guests need. Vegan dishes and simple dietary needs can be prepared with some notice. There are two ways to serve. A buffet can be laid out at the venue of your choice, or the trailer can run as a food truck, with guests served straight from the smoker. That relaxed, hearty style suits staff functions, client days and work celebrations at wineries, halls and private properties. Prices depend on the package and the headcount, so share your date, venue and guest numbers to get a quote.
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Service Details
Packages start at two smoked meats and three salads and scale up to six meats with sides. Vegan dishes and simple dietary needs can be prepared with notice.
Frequently asked questions
Does Howard's Fire need a kitchen at the venue?
Usually not. All the cooking happens in the custom trailer, so for most events the only thing to arrange is where the trailer and serving area will go.
What size are the food packages?
The smallest package covers two smoked meats and three salads. Packages build up to six meats with as many sides as your guests need.
Can Howard's Fire cater for vegan guests?
Yes. Vegan dishes and some simple dietary requirements can be prepared with notice, so mention them early and they can be built into the package.
What service styles are available?
You can choose a buffet laid out at your venue, or a food-truck style service where guests are served straight from the smoker trailer.
How is the price worked out?
No set prices are published. The quote depends on the package, the number of meats and sides and your guest numbers, so share those details when you get in touch.
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Annie Griffiths
a year ago
Howard's Fire made our 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration so much easier by providing a great set-up for serving delicious meats and such tasty salads. Everyone commented how amazing the food was and how Paul made ou…
Angus
a year ago
Had the Brisket Burger with BBQ Sauce and Mustard. Best burger I've ever had, great local business. 10/10
Xander
a year ago
Howards fire recently did our wedding. They were amazing and everyone always talks about how good the food was. The day before our wedding they declared it a fire ban. Howard went above and beyond and cooked most the nig…
Bernadette Nicholson
2 years ago
Paul catered my dad's 60th on our land on the weekend and he did an absolutely amazing job. His communication was excellent during the lead up to the event and he was flexible and easy to work with when planning the food…
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