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Barbecue Catering in Boughton Monchelsea, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Boughton Monchelsea: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Boughton Monchelsea?
How our BBQ catering works in Boughton Monchelsea
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Boughton Monchelsea, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and evening wedding food, with BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
Near Boughton Monchelsea, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Why choose BBQ catering in Boughton Monchelsea?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Boughton Monchelsea and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Street parties
- Summer staff days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
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Other occasions in Boughton Monchelsea
Where the barbecue can go in Boughton Monchelsea
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. At midsummer, it’s light in Boughton Monchelsea until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Boughton Monchelsea
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Barbecues in Boughton Monchelsea: gardens, clubs and local tips
Boughton Monchelsea is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Boughton Monchelsea. Boughton Monchelsea is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Boughton Monchelsea to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is East Farleigh station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Boughton Monchelsea are Stoneacre (2.2 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (4.2 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Boughton Monchelsea is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. From Ewin Close, Robson Chase and Barton Drive or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Boughton Monchelsea is on the B2163, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Boughton Monchelsea, we also cover Boughton Green (1 mile west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east), Loose (1 mile north-west), Wierton (1 mile south-east) and Shepway (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Kings Hill (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are The Mall Maidstone (2.8 miles north) and Oakwood Hospital (3.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Boughton Monchelsea includes Detling Hill.
- Schools near Boughton Monchelsea include Cornwallis Academy (0.9 miles west) and Senacre Technology College (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Curious Eatery pub (under half a mile west)
Boughton Monchelsea questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Is Boughton Monchelsea too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you cover Boughton Monchelsea?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Why choose BBQ catering in Boughton Monchelsea?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards