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Barbecue Catering in Abbey Gate, Kent
BBQ catering in Abbey Gate for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Summer staff days
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Abbey Gate?
For event organisers in Abbey Gate
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How our BBQ catering works in Abbey Gate
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. On the menu are pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef burgers, and we’re often booked for community fun days and informal weddings.
A barbecue in the countryside near Abbey Gate makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
FAQs for Abbey Gate
Which station is closest to Abbey Gate?
Maidstone East station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre.
Is Abbey Gate close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
A catered BBQ in Abbey Gate: what to know
Abbey Gate is about 1 mile north-west of Foley Park, in Kent. Events in Abbey Gate are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Abbey Gate to Canterbury (24 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St Paul's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sandling Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Abbey Gate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in ME14 and ME16 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. From Lock Lane, Grange Lane and Tyland Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Abbey Gate sits on or near the M20, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring barbecues to events in Sandling (1 mile north), Ringlestone (1 mile south), Harbourland (1 mile east), Penenden Heath (1 mile south-east) and Foley Park (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west), Northfleet (12 miles north-west) and Minster (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (under half a mile south-west) and Fremlin Walk (1.6 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Abbey Gate include The Maplesden Noakes School (1.3 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Yew Tree pub (within half a mile east)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Abbey Gate hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Serving and clearing done for you
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Parking near the grill
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Autumn and winter barbecues in Abbey Gate get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Abbey Gate
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Abbey Gate
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Abbey Gate. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Retirement do’s
Within reach of Abbey Gate are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away