Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Eccles, Kent
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Eccles. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Leaving parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Planning an event in Eccles?
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
BBQ catering in Eccles, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. On the menu are beef brisket, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are often booked for neighbourhood parties and work barbecues.
In a small place like Eccles, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Also in Eccles
Why choose BBQ catering in Eccles?
Food safety taken care of
Hosts in Eccles book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Within reach of Eccles are historic houses such as Starkey Castle (3.2 miles north) and Restoration House (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Eccles
Is Eccles too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue in Burham Marsh?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Planners, venues and businesses
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 check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Eccles barbecues: local tips
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. Events in Eccles are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Eccles is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
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. Coming by train? New Hythe station is about 1.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Eccles, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in ME20, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
A little further out are Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Bull Public House (within half a mile north-east)
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Eccles stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a 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.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
Send us the date, the address or ME20 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards