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Barbecue Catering in Bluetown, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Bluetown: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Bluetown?
How our BBQ catering works in Bluetown
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Bluetown, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and sports days and charity fundraisers, we can cook halloumi skewers, beef brisket and chicken skewers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Bluetown are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Bluetown
Also in Bluetown
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Barbecues in Bluetown: gardens, clubs and local tips
Bluetown is about 4 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Bluetown? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Bluetown to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Historic houses near Bluetown include Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Bluetown, 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.
We cover events in every part of the ME9 postcode area. Other places close to Bluetown we cover include Hollybushes (1 mile west), Milstead (1 mile north-west), Doddington (1 mile south-east), Wichling (1 mile south) and Frinsted (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.4 miles east) and Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north).
Perfect for your event in Bluetown
Add a hog roast for bigger events
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bluetown and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
Churches such as Church of St Catherine rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Bluetown questions
Could you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Bluetown?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How much choice do we need?
Not normally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. At midsummer, it is light in Bluetown until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards