Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Boyden Gate
BBQ catering in Boyden Gate: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
A barbecue near Boyden Gate
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A full barbecue menu
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
BBQ catering for your event in Boyden Gate
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater community fun days and birthdays and milestone parties, with coleslaw, sausages and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Boyden Gate 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 will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. For an evening barbecue in Boyden Gate, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Events we cater in Boyden Gate
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Boyden Gate and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers
- Family celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre.
Questions to ask before booking
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
Also in Boyden Gate
Common questions in Boyden Gate
Do you come out to small places like Boyden Gate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue in Grove Ferry Picnic Area?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
For event organisers in Boyden Gate
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Boyden Gate
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Boyden Gate: what to know
Boyden Gate is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hosts in Boyden Gate book us for events of all sizes. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Boyden Gate to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Thinking of a barbecue in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. The sea is within about 4 miles of Boyden Gate, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Local streets include Forge Lane and Church Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Boyden Gate, we also cover Chislet (1 mile south), Highstead (1 mile north-west), Chitty (1 mile south-east), Hollow Street (1 mile south) and Old Tree (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (6 miles south-west). The countryside around Boyden Gate includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Pubs nearby include Hog & Donkey pub (0.8 miles north)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away