The BBQ Gourmet

05/28/2024

It’s International Burger Day!! 🍔

If you haven’t already, contact us to book your summer BBQ!! A limited number of dates are still available in June, July and August.

05/08/2022

Happy Mother's Day! We hope all the moms out there are being treated to a great barbecue meal today! We recommend throwing some burgers on the grill. 😊

05/06/2022

May is our favourite month of the year; not only because it marks the beginning of the BBQ season, but its also National Barbecue Month! Tell us what you're looking forward to grilling the most this month!

11/23/2021

**We Are Hiring Seasonal Event Staff **

The Gourmet Group of Companies is a full-service on-site event caterer. Our BBQ Gourmet division specializes in southern style BBQ comfort food. The Breakfast Gourmet offers a wide range of home-style breakfast menus. Our Urban Smoke Food Truck, featured on The Food Network's Eat Street, offers clients an authentic food truck experience featuring fusion BBQ fare.

We are one of the largest on-site caterers in the GTA. The Gourmet Group provides catering, entertainment, rentals, logistical support, and management for a wide variety of corporate events, weddings and private functions throughout Southern Ontario.

We are currently looking for team members who are passionate and motivated to join our team for our upcoming 2021 holiday season, as well as for Spring/Summer 2022. This is a great opportunity to work while learning about the event and food industry. No two days are ever the same here!

Positions Available:
Event Staff (holiday seasonal (December) and spring/summer positions available)

Duties Include:
- Buffet-style food service (COVID Safety Protocols in effect)
- Food Deliveries
- Set up and tear down of catered events
- Food preparation, cooking, and replenishment
- Attending to the client and/or customer needs

Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Food service experience and/or food handler certification an asset, but not necessary
- Reliable transportation to and from work (driver’s license is a plus for all staff, but not a requirement; Main Shop located near Yorkdale Mall and Caledonia TTC Bus line
- Flexibility with hours as we cater breakfast, lunch and dinner events

The Gourmet Group of Companies requires proof of double COVID-19 vaccination from all employees. The only exceptions to this are documented medical and religious exemptions.

Starting at $17/hr + shared gratuity pool.

07/06/2021

The weather is hot, but our grills are hotter 🔥

We're happy that life is going back to normal and that we can bbq again!

06/11/2021

Father's Day is just around the corner and we've created a menu for the special dad in your life!

Grilled Cajun Chicken Breast with Sweet Red Pepper Mayo +
Smoked St. Louis Style Pork Ribs with Zesty BBQ Sauce

Baked Potato (with Sour Cream, Bacon, Chives, and Shredded Cheese), Caesar Salad, Baked Beans, and Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

Serves 4 for $110

PLUS We'll include a special gift for Dad with the first 10 meals ordered ($25 value). Call or email to order!

06/01/2021

Did you know that we have a food truck?

Urban Smoke’s individually packaged meals have been a great way to safely serve food throughout the pandemic. Physical distancing isn’t a problem as we take each order individually and people can maintain a 6-foot distance while waiting for their meal.

Whether you're a group of 25 or 100, give us a call to see how we can provide lunch for you! www.urbansmokefoodtruck.com

05/09/2021

Happy Mother's Day to all the mother and mother figures out there!

Here's a pic of one of our OG BBQ moms. Hope you get to spend the day with the one you love in one way or another 💗

05/03/2021

Happy Safety Week to our friends in construction!

Safety week is a great time to learn and reacquaint yourself with all the practices put in place to keep you and your crew safe. Work smart. Stay safe.

*Pre covid picture*

04/27/2021

Click here to see our Mother's Day special available for home delivery!

Did someone say Brunch? Treat mom to a restaurant quality meal from the comfort of your own home. We've taken the stress out of choosing what items to serve by combining our best savoury brunch items.

04/20/2021

Now that your kids are working from home with you, you'll need to have extra lunches and snacks around. That's where we come in. We're now offering our lunches for the week - but for kids! PLUS when y

04/16/2021

Don't let lockdown get you down! We're still delivering our delicious barbecue eats right to your door.

Working from home? Order our weekly lunch special.
It comes with homemade soups, salads, smoked meat, and breads.

Want an easy and delicious family dinner after a busy day? Check out our heat n' serve menus.

Summer is just around the corner which means it's almost BBQ season! We've got hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, and ribs.

At the click of a button you can order some of Toronto's best barbecue from the comfort of your own home! Check out our website at https://bit.ly/2Q5WOaf

04/15/2021

Happy birthday to the man himself, Scotty D!

Chill out and enjoy an ice cream on the house - you've earned it 🍦

03/08/2021

Women can grill too! Happy International Women's Day.

03/04/2021

Normally around this time we'd be going on our annual barbecue trip with our team. In honour of that and here's some photos from previous trips. Missing our people!

03/02/2021

St. Patrick's Day may look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy Irish inspired eats! We've created a menu you're sure to love - both in the office and at home. Enjoy Guinness braised beef, creamy mashed potatoes, traditional Irish pub salad, and soda bread.

Available as an office lunch delivery or heat n' serve dinner special. Call or email for pricing! 🍀

02/26/2021

By popular request we now have our brisket, pulled pork, and turkey in 2.5 lb portions!

Send us a DM if you want to swing by and pick up a pack or two.
https://thegourmetgroup.com/product-category/fill-your-freezer/

02/24/2021

Individually portioned and packaged for you to enjoy from the comfort of your desk.

- Three bean salad, 'Bama sauce, dessert... all that's missing is the hot food!

02/22/2021

What do you do when you have extra brisket? Sauté some mushrooms and onions, grab provolone cheese and BAM... brisket grilled cheese. Or as we call it - a Texas Brisket Dirty Bob

📸: courtesy of our food truck Urban Smoke

02/19/2021

Barbecue, but make it vegetarian.

Raise your hand if you would be vegetarian for a meal if this was on the menu 🖐️

02/17/2021

Today is definitely a soup for lunch kind of day 🌬️

Stay warm out there friends!

02/15/2021

Missing our BBQ family and hoping we'll all be in the same room again soon!

02/14/2021

Happy Valentine's Day everyone 💗

02/12/2021

Pulled pork, brisket, ribs, split pea soup...

What's in your ideal BBQ box?

02/10/2021

Don’t let the cold scare you away from grilling. Here are 3 quick tips we’ve learned over the years -

1. Make sure your grill has adequate lighting! It’s tough to cook what you can’t see.
2. If you’re lookin’ it ain’t cookin’. Remember, every time you open the lid you’re letting heat escape from your grill. There are exceptions to this of course, but it’s a good general rule to keep in mind.
3. Lastly, and we cannot stress this enough… BUNDLE UP! Simply put, you won’t be able to focus on what’s cooking if your only concern is getting back inside. It’s 2021, wearing shorts when it’s -25 isn’t cool anymore.

Let us know if you have any winter grilling tips that we may have missed!

02/08/2021

Have you tried our split pea soup? Made with smoked ham, split peas, and vegetables.

It's soup-er easy to heat up for lunch if you're working from home.

02/05/2021

Mmmmm ribs. Cooked low and slow over Applewood, then grilled with our zesty homemade barbecue sauce.

Are you having them all to yourself or sharing?

02/03/2021

You're going to LOVE our new dinner special 💘

Kick up the romance this February 14th and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by the Gourmet Group. We've created the perfect Valentine's Day meal with you and your loved one in mind.

Since you can't go out this year, order in and we'll provide all the ingredients for you to make a restaurant quality meal at home.

Head over to our website - www.thegourmetgroup.com to order

02/02/2021

It's which makes it the perfect time to announce our Family Day dinner special!

Our B.Y.O.T (Build Your Own Tacos) Kit is a family fun activity. Each kit includes: Pulled Pork and Chicken, Black Bean Salad, Pico De Gallo, Shredded Lettuce, Limes, Mexican Rice, and Tortilla Chips with Dips.

Head over to our website to order - https://bit.ly/3iXaaPS

01/30/2021

It's the moment you've been waiting for... our Superbowl Sunday special!!

🏈 Pulled Pork and Cheddar Potato Skins with all the fixins'
🏈 Smoked Chicken Wings with crudités
🏈 St. Louis Style Pork Ribs
🏈 Mini Honey Garlic Meatballs
🏈 Mac and Cheese

It's everything you need for an at home feast. Head over to our website to order. https://bit.ly/3omsWRZ