Family-Run. Grilling Since 2018.
: A family-run barbecue catering company that has fed weddings, birthdays and corporate events across the UK since 2018 — and now a restaurant and bar on St Mary’s Island, Chatham.
Eight Years Of Catering Before Our First Table
The Suya Factory started in 2018 as a family barbecue catering business, cooking for events up and down the UK.
We spent eight years doing that before the restaurant served a single cover. In May 2026 we opened our restaurant and bar at Unit 2C, Pier 5, The Quays, on St Mary’s Island — on the water, overlooking the marina.
The catering never stopped. It still trades alongside the restaurant, with platters for up to 100 guests.
“Live fire isn't just a cooking method for us. It’s the heartbeat of every service.”— Head Chef & Pitmaster
The Four Culinary Pillars
The Robata Grill
Everything comes off a live-charcoal Robata grill.
Tozo and Hausa Yaji
Our beef suya is cut from the hump: Tozo. It is seasoned with yaji sourced from Nigeria, Hausa preparation. Guests who avoid spice still finish it.
The Bar
DÒDÒ plantain-infused rum, made in-house. Palm wine. Chapman, as a cocktail or a mocktail. Supermalt and Nigerian Coke.
The Room
On the water at St Mary’s Island, overlooking the marina. The artwork on the walls was sourced personally by our owner.
The Food, The Bar & The Energy
A snapshot of what comes off our grill, our bar, and our dining tables every week.
Book A Table, Or Plan Your Event
Eat with us on St Mary’s Island, or bring the grill to your wedding, birthday or company event.