Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Darland, Medway
BBQ catering in Darland for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Darland
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
How our BBQ catering works in Darland
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Darland, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We’re often asked to cater work barbecues and fundraising barbecues, serving beef brisket, pulled pork and coleslaw.
Near Darland, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
A catered BBQ in Darland: what to know
Darland is about 1 mile south-west of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater events of every size in Darland. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway. We cater events right across the region, from Darland to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Within reach of Darland are historic houses such as Restoration House (2.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (3.5 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For a fundraiser at a school like Kingfisher Community Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Darland. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Medway takes in ME7. Your event could be at a house on Brickmakers Way, Banksview Drive and Pear Tree Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hale (1 mile north-west), Capstone (1 mile south), Luton (1 mile north-west), Hempstead (1 mile south-east) and Gillingham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Strood (4 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (4 miles north), Rochester Riverside (3 miles north-west), Peters Village (4 miles west) and Frindsbury (3 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles north-west) and Rochester Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Darland includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Chatham Grammar School for Girls (0.9 miles north-west) and The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Star pub (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north-west)
What affects the price in Darland
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Darland
Is Darland too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you cater in Darland?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
Where the barbecue can go in Darland
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
Also in Darland
Why choose BBQ catering in Darland?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. 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’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Darland
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Darland. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Back-garden get-togethers
After a christening at a church such as Christ Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in Darland stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards