Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Cliffe Woods, Medway
Want a barbecue in Cliffe Woods without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Garden parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Book a BBQ in Cliffe Woods
How our BBQ catering works in Cliffe Woods
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Cliffe Woods, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Popular choices include beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for team days and staff summer parties and close and cul-de-sac parties.
Country barbecues near Cliffe Woods are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Cliffe Woods need a little planning: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Cliffe Woods
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Cliffe Woods
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Cliffe Woods
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
FAQs for Cliffe Woods
What’s the nearest station to Cliffe Woods?
Higham station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Cliffe Woods?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Do you come to Cliffe Woods?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Cliffe Woods and Medway. Send us the address for a quote.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
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More for events in Cliffe Woods
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Occasions we serve in Cliffe Woods
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Cliffe Woods, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Club open days
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement do’s
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Six meats to choose from
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Cliffe Woods barbecues: local tips
Cliffe Woods is about 3 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. We cater events of every size in Cliffe Woods. We cover 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
If your garden is too small, a club or hall near Cliffe Woods with outdoor space often works. Within reach of Cliffe Woods are historic houses such as Temple Manor (3.1 miles south) and Restoration House (3.2 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Events anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Local streets include Cardens Road, View Road and Brewer Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Mockbeggar (1 mile south-west), Church Street (1 mile west), Lower Higham (2 miles west), Cliffe (2 miles north) and Higham (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south), Rochester (3 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.1 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cliffe Woods include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.3 miles east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away