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BBQ Catering in Dean Street
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Dean Street. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Club open days
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Book a BBQ in Dean Street
BBQ catering in Dean Street, cooked on site
In Dean Street, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Typical bookings include fundraising days and engagement and anniversary parties, with beef brisket, sausages and coleslaw.
Near Dean Street, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Autumn and winter barbecues in Dean Street get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Why choose BBQ catering in Dean Street?
Cooked in front of your guests
Hosts in Dean Street book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Team days and staff summer parties
If you had Quarry Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
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What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Planning a barbecue in Dean Street
Dean Street is about 2 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Dean Street is well within our area for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Dean Street to Canterbury (25 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as East Farleigh Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? The nearest station is East Farleigh station, about 0.6 miles north-west. Dean Street 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.
Events anywhere in ME15 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include Forge Lane and Dean Street, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Dean Street, we cover East Farleigh (1 mile west), Coxheath (1 mile south), Fant (1 mile north), Kettle Corner (1 mile west) and Farleigh Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north), Tonbridge (10 miles west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (3 miles north) and Fremlin Walk (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Dean Street includes Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.4 miles north) and St Augustine Academy (1.4 miles north)
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree pub (within half a mile east)
Dean Street: your questions answered
Could you cook in Quarry Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is Dean Street close to London?
About 31 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Dean Street
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Why choose BBQ catering in Dean Street?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Dean Street
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Timed around your day
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away