The Workers Journey…

A man smoking various meats on a black trailor smoker outdoors with trees in the background.

From humble beginnings in Little Malop Street, to Best Regional Music Venue, a global pandemic and then a fresh start for a new journey…

Our focus is on good old low and slow American Barbecue and creating consistent, delicious food.

Multiple packed trays of barbecue with sides, including pulled pork, potato salad, pickles, coleslaw, and barbecue sauce.
A black barbecue smoker on wheels with a sign that says 'Worker Barbecue' parked outside a restaurant or café with a white tent and decorated with string lights. There is also a silver food trailer with 'Workers Barbecue' written on it and a menu board listing barbecue dishes.

The Story So Far

After 6yrs at the famed Little Malop Street site, Workers has become adapt at residencies and pop ups while still on its search for a permanent home…

After taking over the Cafe | Diner | Bar space at Queens Park Golf Course for the majority of 2021, we then teamed up with Newton & Chilwell Cricket Club which lasted for the next 4 years. During this time Workers Barbecue also teamed up with Austin’s Winery for what Forte Magazine penned “The Collaboration of the year”! Our collaboration with Austin’s lasted for 6 months before we moved on to make way for other amazing pop ups. We purchased a trailer smoker and food van which is how our gypsy life began.

We have also had pop ups with East Geelong Bowls Club, Mt Pleasant Brewers, Bell Park Sports Club, Limeburners Bar and are currently collaborating with Martians Saloon for Dine In.

Since the addition of the marquee, trailer smoker and food van we have become quite well versed in off site functions and even catered our own wedding in 2024.

Barbecue platter with sliced smoked brisket, pulled pork, grilled chicken, macaroni and cheese, pickles, pickled onions, and barbecue sauces with a person in a brown apron in the background.

  • Yes! We love doing catering events and meeting new people. We cater a wide variety of events including weddings, corporate functions, bucks parties and birthdays.

  • Yes, we offer several vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

    Please check the menu for specific dishes.

  • The other side of the business, Spinning Half, is all things music, events and entertainment. We have sound equipment, artists, furniture, decorations, supplier lists, lawn games and more.

    We can also assist in event planning.

  • Our catering prices vary based on the menu selections, number of guests and specific requirements. Please contact us for a customized quote.

  • We sure do.

    We also have decor & furniture hire, event planning services and entertainment hire.

A screenshot of a five-star review for a catering service, written by Morgan Emsley, describing their wedding experience with Steven and Bri, including praise for the food, service, atmosphere, and vegetarian options.
Customer review for CrossFit Raven with a 5-star rating, praising the food, service, and atmosphere, including mention of Steve and Bri.
Screenshot of a positive Yelp review for a food truck at the Apollo Bay Seafood Festival. The review describes the food as beef brisket, pulled pork, grilled garlic prawns, and more, with a focus on their BBQ dishes.
Review of X-Statik local guide with 55 reviews and four photos, five-star rating, praising the appearance of the brisket.
Review of Tom McLeod with five gold stars, two years old, describing a takeaway brisket for a Christmas party, highly recommended.
Online review for a food service, showing a purple circle with the letter A, the name Adamo, 29 reviews, one photo, a five-star rating, and review text praising the food and service.
A bride in a white wedding dress orders food from a food truck called 'Workers Barbecue' at an outdoor event. The truck has string lights hanging above and greenery in the background.