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Barbecue Catering in Crouch, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Crouch: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Crouch?
BBQ catering for your event in Crouch
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Crouch, we will set up where it suits your event. Whether it’s evening wedding food and leaving and retirement parties, we can cook sausages, pulled pork and halloumi skewers and more.
Country barbecues near Crouch are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Barbecue venues around Crouch
Crouch is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Hosts in Crouch book us for events of all sizes. Crouch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Crouch is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. For events just outside Crouch, we cover South Street (1 mile south-east), Gushmere (1 mile south-west), Neames Forstal (1 mile south), Hickmans Green (1 mile east) and Oversland (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles south)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Questions from Crouch
What’s the nearest station to Crouch?
The closest is Selling station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
About the food
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Crouch stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us about children’s numbers
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Occasions we serve in Crouch
No host spending the day cooking
People around Crouch book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Team days and staff summer parties
If you had Mount Ephraim Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What else we do in Crouch
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
- 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
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards