Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Blean
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Blean: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Blean?
How our BBQ catering works in Blean
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For club open days and informal weddings, we’ll put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef burgers and pulled pork for your guests.
Country barbecues near Blean are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Parking near the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask which items contain gluten
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Who books BBQ catering in Blean?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Sports clubs and team events
- Work barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Blean Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Common questions in Blean
Is Blean close to London?
About 51 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. In Blean, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecues in Blean: gardens, clubs and local tips
Blean is about 3 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Blean book us for events of all sizes. Blean is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Thinking of a barbecue in Tyler Hill Meadow? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Cosmus and St Damian, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about 4 miles of Blean, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in CT2 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Streets in the area include Westfield, School Lane and Vicarage Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Being close to the A290, Blean is easy for us to reach. We also bring barbecues to events in Honey Hill (1 mile north-west), Tyler Hill (1 mile east), Denstroude (1 mile north-west), Hackington (1 mile east) and Yorkletts (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Whitstable (3 miles north), Faversham (7 miles west) and Herne Bay (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sidney Cooper Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St Edmund's School (1.3 miles south-east) and The Archbishop's School (1.6 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A clear quote with everything listed
- A full barbecue menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Blean
Also in Blean
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards