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Barbecue Catering in Boxley, Kent
BBQ catering in Boxley: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
- Leaving parties
A barbecue near Boxley
Where the barbecue can go in Boxley
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Boxley
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
BBQ catering in Boxley, served hot
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. Whether it’s close and cul-de-sac parties and team days and staff summer parties, we can cook coleslaw, sausages and BBQ ribs and more.
Country barbecues near Boxley are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Planning a barbecue in Boxley
Boxley is about 3 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Boxley for events and the places nearby. Boxley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Sandling Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Boxley include Stoneacre (4 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Boxley is within about 5 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 ME14, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. From The Street, Styles Lane and Pilgrims Way or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Dunn Street (2 miles north-east), Lidsing (2 miles north-east), Kit's Coty (2 miles north-west), Lordswood (2 miles north) and Scragged Oak (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south), Sittingbourne (9 miles east), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (1.4 miles south) and Allington Castle (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Boxley include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Valley Park School (2.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (within half a mile south)
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What happens on the day
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, so nobody waits for the first round. Sunset in Boxley is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Travel to Boxley
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Perfect for your event in Boxley
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Boxley. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Informal weddings
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
Nearby places to Boxley
What else we do in Boxley
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Common questions in Boxley
Is Boxley close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Boxley?
Maidstone East station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
What do children typically eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away