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BBQ Catering in Birling
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Birling. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering in Birling
Occasions we serve in Birling
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Birling book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Club open days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Ryarsh Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
BBQ catering in Birling, cooked on site
In Birling, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re often asked to cater big birthday parties and retirement do’s, serving pulled pork, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Near Birling, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Birling questions
Do you come out to small places like Birling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Can you cater in Birling?
Yes, Birling is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Birling
Birling is about 6 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We cover Birling and its neighbours for events. Birling is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Birling to London (25 miles away).
For guests coming by train, West Malling station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. Historic houses near Birling include Starkey Castle (3.9 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
For events in ME19, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. That could mean an event in a garden on Ryarsh Road, Masters Lane and Bull Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Paddlesworth (1 mile north), Leybourne (1 mile south-east), Lunsford (1 mile east), Snodland (2 miles north-east) and Larkfield (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Birling include The Holmesdale School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. For an evening barbecue in Birling, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away