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Barbecue Catering in Broad Oak, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Broad Oak: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering in Broad Oak
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
How our BBQ catering works in Broad Oak
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Popular choices include sausages, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we’re frequently booked for sports clubs and team events and fundraising days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Broad Oak makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
How we price a catered barbecue
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
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.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Broad Oak get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A full barbecue menu
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Broad Oak: your questions answered
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Broad Oak close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cover Broad Oak?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Broad Oak and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Broad Oak. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Also near Broad Oak
Other occasions in Broad Oak
Barbecue venues around Broad Oak
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover events in Broad Oak, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
Coming by train? Sturry station is about 0.7 miles away. If you had Chequer's Wood and Old Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. The sea is within about 5 miles of Broad Oak, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over the CT2 postcode area. Streets in the area include Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Broad Oak include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile north)
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Why choose BBQ catering in Broad Oak?
Six meats to choose from
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Broad Oak. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Family celebrations
- Sports clubs and team events
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away