Charcoal Bay Artisan BBQ

Charcoal Bay Artisan BBQ brings Brazilian churrasco-inspired charcoal cooking to Ballina and catering events across the Northern Rivers. The business offers Brazilian barbecue alongside Aussie favourites, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and food prepared with care. Its Ballina location is at 1/9 Moon Street, with service listed from Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm.

This is primarily a catering operation rather than a restaurant promoted around dine-in service. Charcoal Bay caters for weddings, engagements, birthdays, corporate functions, family gatherings and private parties, tailoring its offering for different events and guest numbers. For gatherings of fewer than 20 people, the team invites enquiries about a customised quotation, and dietary requirements can be discussed when booking. Catering generally includes a cooking and service setup, disposable sustainable plates, cutlery and napkins, plus linen for the service table. Guests’ tables and chairs are not supplied.

The team is led by André and Gabi, whose Brazilian heritage and connection to the Northern Rivers shape the food and hospitality. André has more than 15 years’ experience in kitchens in Australia and Brazil, along with formal qualifications in hospitality and gastronomy. His background includes executive and head chef roles, as well as recognition from the Australian Good Food Guide. For events, the team usually allows around four hours on site, including setup, and cooks the charcoal barbecue in an open-air area with access to electricity. A marquee and gazebo can be used as part of the setup, depending on the conditions.

Charcoal Bay suits hosts looking for a distinctive barbecue catering option for a celebration, workplace function or relaxed gathering. It may also appeal to anyone wanting a blend of Brazilian barbecue tradition and local Australian influence, without committing to a fixed menu: the team says it can create tailored offerings around an event’s preferences. The venue holds a 4.9 Google rating from 54 reviews, though prospective customers should contact Charcoal Bay directly for a quote and event-specific details.