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BBQ Catering in Burham
A catered barbecue for events around Burham: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Burham?
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
How our BBQ catering works in Burham
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For reunions and family get-togethers and work barbecues, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, BBQ ribs and sausages and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Burham makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Why choose BBQ catering in Burham?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What affects the price in Burham
Things that change the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Burham barbecues: local tips
Burham is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Medway. We cover events in Burham, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Burham Marsh? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Here we cover the ME1 postcode area. From New Road, St Mary's Walk and Brisley's Row or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Scarborough (1 mile north-west), Eccles (1 mile south), Peters Village (1 mile north-west), Holborough (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (5 miles north-east), Chatham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north), Rainham (6 miles east), Strood (4 miles north) and Luton (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (3.8 miles north) and Medway megaliths (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Burham include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (1.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Windmill pub (within half a mile north)
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Burham
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
FAQs for Burham
What’s the nearest station to Burham?
The closest is Snodland station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Burham Marsh?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Also near Burham
What else we do in Burham
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. A summer barbecue in Burham stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Why choose BBQ catering in Burham?
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer parties in the garden
PTAs at schools such as Burham Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away