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Barbecue Catering in Borden, Kent
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Borden? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Borden?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
BBQ catering for your event in Borden
For bigger events in Borden, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Typical bookings include summer staff days and community fun days, with beef brisket, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Borden 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. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Barbecues in Borden: gardens, clubs and local tips
Borden is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Borden book us for events of all sizes. Borden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Borden to Canterbury (17 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Parks such as Cromers Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Borden, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Mountview and Homestead View, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Tunstall (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east), Highsted (2 miles south-east) and Rodmersham Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bayford Court (1.7 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.6 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles north)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Borden hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Also in Borden
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it’s light in Borden until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Events we cater in Borden
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Borden and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Coming by train? Sittingbourne station is about 1.4 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The full menu and the sides
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Questions from Borden
Which station is closest to Borden?
Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre.
Could you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you cover Borden?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Borden. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- 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 before you book.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards