Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Foley Park
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Foley Park. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Foley Park
Barbecues in Foley Park: gardens, clubs and local tips
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Foley Park book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Foley Park to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Within reach of Foley Park are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.9 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Maidstone East station, about 0.6 miles south-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Foley Park, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in ME14, ME15 and ME16, we can cook on site for your guests. From Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Main roads around Foley Park include the A249, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring barbecues to events in Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). The countryside around Foley Park includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Foley Park include Valley Park School (0.5 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Hollybush Public House (less than half a mile west)
BBQ catering for your event in Foley Park
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Foley Park, we will set up where it suits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater summer staff days and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, with beef brisket, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
Barbecues around Foley Park are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. A summer barbecue in Foley Park stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME14 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.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Foley Park
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Foley Park: your questions answered
Is Foley Park close to London?
About 31 miles from central London.
Can you do a barbecue in Vinters Valley Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
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What else we do in Foley Park
Events we cater in Foley Park
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Foley Park book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
Churches such as Church of St Luke rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before booking anyone
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Foley Park
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards