Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Eastchurch
A barbecue in Eastchurch, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Eastchurch?
A catered BBQ in Eastchurch: what to know
Eastchurch is about 3 miles east of Minster, in Kent. Hosts in Eastchurch book us for events of all sizes. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Eastchurch to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
Coming by train? Queenborough station, about 4.8 miles west, is the nearest station. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Eastchurch Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Wherever your event is in ME12, we can bring the barbecue to you. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Squires Court and Warden Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Eastchurch we cover include Mud Row (1 mile east), Bay View (2 miles east), Warden (2 miles east), Minster (3 miles west) and Leysdown-on-Sea (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles south-west), Whitstable (8 miles south-east), Faversham (6 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Davington (6 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Minster Gatehouse Museum (2.3 miles north-west).
BBQ catering for your event in Eastchurch
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. For engagement and anniversary parties and informal weddings, we can cook coleslaw, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Eastchurch are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Events we cater in Eastchurch
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Eastchurch and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Work barbecues
- Leaving parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the barbecue can go in Eastchurch
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
Common questions in Eastchurch
Is Eastchurch too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Eastchurch close to London?
About 42 miles from central London.
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. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
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 meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening barbecue in Eastchurch, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Think about where the smoke will drift
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.
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What comes off the grill
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Eastchurch
Here’s what affects the price:
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Travel to Eastchurch
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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More for events in Eastchurch
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards