Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Chatham Waterfront, Medway
BBQ catering in Chatham Waterfront: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
A barbecue near Chatham Waterfront
About our BBQ catering in Chatham Waterfront
For bigger events in Chatham Waterfront, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. Typical bookings include garden parties and fundraising days, serving beef burgers, sausages and beef brisket.
For a barbecue in Chatham Waterfront, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning a barbecue in Chatham Waterfront
Chatham Waterfront is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. We cater events of every size in Chatham Waterfront. We cater all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chatham Waterfront to Canterbury (25 miles away).
A green space like The Paddock is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Historic houses near Chatham Waterfront include Restoration House (0.8 miles west) and Temple Manor (1.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
We cover events in every part of the ME4, ME1 and ME7 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include New Road, Old Road and Ship Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Chatham Waterfront include the A231, which makes travel to your event easy. Close by, we cover events in Brompton (1 mile north-east), Rochester Riverside (1 mile north-west), Luton (1 mile south-east), Frindsbury (1 mile north-west) and Chatham (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rainham (4 miles south-east), Park Wood (4 miles south-east), Lordswood (3 miles south), Twydall (3 miles east), Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east) and Wigmore (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Chatham Waterfront includes Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.5 miles south-west) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (0.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include King's Arms (under half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (under half a mile north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.2 miles north-west)
Places near Chatham Waterfront
More for events in Chatham Waterfront
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. By late September, sunset in Chatham Waterfront is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Name a contact for the day
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Chatham Waterfront?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Chatham Waterfront and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Family celebrations
If guests are travelling by rail, Chatham Waterfront has its own station, Chatham station.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Travel to Chatham Waterfront
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Common questions in Chatham Waterfront
Is Chatham Waterfront close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Chatham Waterfront?
Chatham station, in Chatham Waterfront itself.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you cover Chatham Waterfront?
Yes, Chatham Waterfront is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Chatham Waterfront
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Six meats to choose from
- Timed around your day
- 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