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Barbecue Catering in Elmstone, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Elmstone without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Fundraising days
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- Garden parties
A barbecue near Elmstone
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
BBQ catering for your event in Elmstone
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Elmstone, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. For family celebrations and leaving parties, we can cook beef brisket, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Elmstone makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Why choose BBQ catering in Elmstone?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Elmstone
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Elmstone
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Elmstone
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
Barbecue venues around Elmstone
Elmstone is about 7 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover events in Elmstone. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Minster station, roughly 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Preston Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT3 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Padbrook Lane, Sheerwater Road and Longmete Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Hoaden (1 mile south-east), Perry (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile south), Shatterling (1 mile south) and Broomhill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Occasions we serve in Elmstone
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Elmstone and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Churches such as Elmstone Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
FAQs for Elmstone
What’s the nearest station to Elmstone?
Minster station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Elmstone from London?
About 59 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
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 else we do in Elmstone
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Elmstone need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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For event organisers in Elmstone
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away