Running a festival, market, or community event? The Smoldering Hog provides mobile BBQ catering for festivals and large outdoor events across Auckland, Northland,, and from Waipu to Warkworth. Our food truck brings authentic slow-smoked BBQ to crowds of all sizes.
Festival catering requires vendors who can handle volume, maintain quality, and serve quickly. Our food truck is purpose-built for festival environments, with efficient service flow and menu items designed for fast service without compromising on taste. We've catered music festivals, food markets, sports events, and community celebrations throughout Auckland & Northland.
Our festival catering service includes:
Self-contained mobile food truck
High-volume food service capability
Full health and safety compliance
Public liability insurance
Efficient ordering and payment systems
Experienced festival staff
Pre-prepped food for quick service
We cater festivals and large events including:
Music festivals and concerts
Food and wine markets
Sports tournaments and events
Community festivals and fairs
Charity fundraisers
Agricultural shows
Beach events and summer festivals
School galas and fundraisers
Festival organizers need reliable vendors who deliver quality food and professional service. We show up on time, have all permits and insurance sorted, and serve hundreds of people efficiently. Our BBQ draws crowds and keeps them happy—slow-smoked brisket, ribs, and pulled pork are festival favorites across Northland.
We handle our own power, water, and waste management, making festival catering logistics simple for event organizers. Our food truck is clean, modern, and adds to your festival atmosphere.
Based in Waipu, we're available for festivals and events throughout Auckland, Northland, and down to Warkworth. We work with event organizers to ensure our menu pricing suits your festival audience and our setup location works with your site layout. Whether you need exclusive catering or we're one of multiple vendors, we're easy to work with.
Our festival menu focuses on items that serve quickly while maintaining quality:
- Brisket sandwiches
- Pulled pork rolls
- Rib servings
- Loaded fries
- Quick sides
All items are designed for easy eating while walking around your festival. We can adjust menu and pricing to suit your event requirements.
Planning a festival or large outdoor event in Auckland, Northland, or the Waipu to Warkworth region? Get in touch early—we book festival dates months in advance, especially for summer events. Contact The Smoldering Hog at 021 325 583 to discuss your festival catering needs.
\We provide all documentation event organizers need (insurance certificates, food safety compliance, risk assessments) and work professionally with your event management team.
Whether you're organizing a small community market or a multi-day music festival, our mobile BBQ food truck delivers festival catering that feeds the crowd and adds to your event experience.
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