Athabasca, Alberta
Back Forty Barbeque is Greg and Michelle McKay, a husband-and-wife team built around real smoke, generous food, and the kind of hospitality that makes people feel looked after. Since 2018, that simple idea has carried us from intimate rural Alberta gatherings to weddings, corporate events, community celebrations, and meals served by the thousands.
Founder and Pitmaster
Greg McKay is the founder and pitmaster of Back Forty Barbeque in Athabasca, Alberta. A self-taught chef specializing in authentic low-and-slow smoked meats, he has earned a rare and prestigious recommendation from Franklin Barbecue in Texas, the gold standard of American barbecue, while building a reputation for exceptional catering at events large and small throughout the region.
Co-Founder and Operations
Michelle McKay is the co-founder and backbone of Back Forty Barbeque in Athabasca, Alberta. With a sharp eye for detail and warm hospitality, she works alongside her husband Greg to handle event planning, menu development, client communications, and flawless execution of large-scale gatherings. Her dedication to quality and guest experience helps make every Back Forty event memorable and perfectly delivered.
Years around the fire
The polished plates matter, but so do the muddy shoes, early mornings, packed kitchens, helping hands, and people we met along the way. These are a few pieces of the story behind the food.
Still a small team. Still deeply invested in every table.
Whether we are feeding ten people or thousands, the standard stays the same: make it carefully, serve it generously, and give people a meal worth remembering.
