Medway · England
BBQ Catering in Cooling Street
BBQ catering in Cooling Street for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Cooling Street?
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
How our BBQ catering works in Cooling Street
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and back-garden get-togethers, serving sausages, coleslaw and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Cooling Street makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Cooling Street stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Questions from Cooling Street
Do you come out to small places like Cooling Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Cooling Street?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Cooling Street
More for events in Cooling Street
Occasions we serve in Cooling Street
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Cooling Street. For example:
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
Among the historic houses close to Cooling Street are Temple Manor (3.9 miles south) and Restoration House (3.9 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Where the barbecue can go in Cooling Street
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Parking near the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cooling Street
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
Cooling Street barbecues: local tips
Cooling Street is about 4 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. Cooling Street and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to all 68 towns and villages across Medway. Our bookings stretch from Cooling Street to London (about 26 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St James' Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. PTAs at schools such as Cliffe Woods Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
We cover events in every part of ME3. Other places close to Cooling Street we cover include Cooling (1 mile north-east), Chattenden (2 miles south-east), Wainscott (2 miles south), Lower Upnor (2 miles south) and High Halstow (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (4 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (4 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (3.7 miles south) and French Hospital (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Cooling Street include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (2.2 miles south-east)
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What affects the price in Cooling Street
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away