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Barbecue Catering in Cold Harbour, Kent
A barbecue in Cold Harbour, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Book a BBQ in Cold Harbour
How our BBQ catering works in Cold Harbour
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Popular choices include beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we’re often booked for informal weddings and street parties.
In a small place like Cold Harbour, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Cold Harbour
Do you come out to small places like Cold Harbour?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Perfect for your event in Cold Harbour
Hot food straight off the grill
People around Cold Harbour book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Big birthday parties
- Family celebrations
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Cold Harbour
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Why choose BBQ catering in Cold Harbour?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on site by our chef
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
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What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Cold Harbour is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Barbecues in Cold Harbour: gardens, clubs and local tips
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Hosts in Cold Harbour book us for events of all sizes. Cold Harbour is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cold Harbour to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Historic houses near Cold Harbour include Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Thinking of a barbecue in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. Cold Harbour is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover events in Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.7 miles west)
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 you both updated.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards