About The BBQ Brigade – BBQ Catering in Aberdeenshire with Fire, Flavour & Experience

The BBQ Brigade was built on smoke, fire and over 40 years of hospitality experience.
Meet Ruary and Leigh – a brother and sister team with a lifelong passion for food, events and bringing people together. with decades spent working across hospitality and catering industry, they’ve built their reputation on quality produce, relaxed service and bold. memorable flavours.
From wedding catering and private events to festivals and corporate BBQ catering across Aberdeenshire and the North East of Scotland, food has always been at the heart of what they do.

A Hospitality Journey Shipped by Travel and Experience

Before launching their own catering company, Ruary and Leigh spent years travelling extensively, exploring global food cultures and traditional cooking techniques.
From street food markets to rustic countryside kitchens, they immersed themselves in flavour, fire cooking and the simple power of sharing good foo. Those influences now sit at the heart of The BBQ Brigade – relaxed hospitality with serous attention to details.
Their style blends traditional Low-and-slow Bbq techniques with the warmth and generosity you’d expect from seasoned event professionals.

From Eat Van Drink to The BBQ Brigade

In 2015, Ruary and Leigh launched Eat Van Drink Ltd, a vintage catering venture that quickly became a familiar sight at weddings, festivals and outdoor events across North East Scotland.
Their beautifully restored Citroen H van – affectionately known as Henrietta – became a much loved feature at events, serving quality food with personality and charm.
From large-scale wedding catering to busy festival weekends, they built a loyal following and a reputation for reliable, flavour-led event catering.
Like many in the events industry, the COVID-19 pandemic forced a pause. Difficult decisions had to be made and eventually Henrietta moved on to a new chapter.
But hospitality runs deep – and stepping away was never the end.

The BBQ Brigade – A New Chapter in Outdoor Catering

The BBQ Brigade marks a bold return to what Ruary and Leigh love most: authentic BBQ catering done properly.
inspired by traditional smoking techniques and they global food experience, they created a catering concept focused on:
Long & Slow smoked meats
Flame grilled classics
Relaxed, professional service
Premium local produce
Outdoor event expertise
From back garden BBQ parties to full-scale wedding BBQ catering, every event is delivered with energy, warmth and serious flavour.

BBQ Catering with Personality

The Bbq Brigade isn’t just about feeding guests – it’s about creating atmosphere.
It’s the smell of brisket smoking for 12 hours.
It’s the theatre of live grilling
It’s generous platters shared around tables
It’s relaxed outdoor catering without compromising on quality.
Whether you’re planning a wedding in Aberdeenshire, a corporate event in the North East, a festival appearance or a private garden celebration, The BBQ Brigade delivers professional BBQ catering that feels personal.

Why Choose The BBQ Brigade

40+ years combined hospitality experience
Wedding and corporate BBQ specialists
Fully equipped mobile outdoor catering setup
Flexible menu styles to suit every event
Friendly, professional service
Premium ingredients and proper BBQ techniques
Ruary and Leigh are hands-on at every event, ensuring consistency, quality and the kind of service that keeps guests coming back for seconds.

Let’s Fire Up Your Event

The BBQ Brigade is more than a catering company – it’s a return to honest food, cooked over fire, served with warmth.
If you’re looking for experienced BBQ caterers in Aberdeenshire who understand events inside and out, you’re in the right place.
Let’s bring the smoke, the flavour and the atmosphere to your next celebration.