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Barbecue Catering in Chislet, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Chislet without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Community fun days
- Informal weddings
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering in Chislet
BBQ catering for your event in Chislet
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. We serve pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef brisket, and we are often booked for fundraising barbecues and big birthday parties.
Near Chislet, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Chislet
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Chislet
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, 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 everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Chislet barbecues: local tips
Chislet is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover events in Chislet. Chislet is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Chislet to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Parks such as Grove Ferry Picnic Area frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. With the coast within about 4 miles of Chislet, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of CT3. We also bring barbecues to events in Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Chitty (1 mile east), Boyden Gate (1 mile north), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Hoath (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Perfect for your event in Chislet
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Chislet. For example:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Community fun days
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Autumn and winter barbecues in Chislet get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A full barbecue menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Chislet: your questions answered
Can you barbecue near the sea around Chislet?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What’s the nearest station to Chislet?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Places near Chislet
More for events in Chislet
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away