Medway · England
BBQ Catering for Borstal
A catered barbecue for your event in Borstal: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Family celebrations
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Borstal?
BBQ catering in Borstal, cooked on site
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. We’re often asked to cater family celebrations and fundraising days, with coleslaw, halloumi skewers and beef brisket.
For a barbecue in Borstal, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
FAQs for Borstal
How far is Borstal from London?
Roughly 26 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Borstal?
The closest is Cuxton station, roughly 1 mile away.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you need anything from us?
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.
Planning a barbecue in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. Events in Borstal are part of our patch. Borstal is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Temple Manor (1 mile north) and Restoration House (1.2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Coming by train? Cuxton station is about 1 mile away.
Wherever your event is in ME1 and ME2, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Being close to the M2, Borstal is simple for us to get to for your event. Nearby, we also cater events in Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Perfect for your event in Borstal
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Borstal. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Work barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Borstal with outdoor space often works.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Borstal
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
Places near Borstal
Other occasions in Borstal
Where the barbecue can go in Borstal
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
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. By late September, sunset in Borstal is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Borstal
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.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards