Medway · England
BBQ Catering in Cooling
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Cooling by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
Planning an event in Cooling?
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
BBQ catering in Cooling, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Cooling, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and leaving and retirement parties, with sausages, pulled pork and coleslaw.
Near Cooling, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Working with your venue
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 you both updated.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Barbecues in Cooling: gardens, clubs and local tips
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Cooling is well within our area for events. We cover 68 places across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Historic houses near Cooling include Restoration House (4.9 miles south) and Temple Manor (4.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like St James' Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area. Local streets include Main Road and Cooling Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). Open spaces near Cooling include Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Cooling, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Cooling hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Cooling
How far is Cooling from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Cooling?
Higham station, about 3.3 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you cover Cooling?
Yes, Cooling is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
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.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Cooling?
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Higham station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
Towns and villages near Cooling
Also in Cooling
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- 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