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Barbecue Catering in Goodnestone, Kent
Want a barbecue in Goodnestone without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Informal weddings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in Goodnestone
BBQ catering in Goodnestone, served hot
Hosting a barbecue typically means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. We serve coleslaw, sausages and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for club open days and close and cul-de-sac parties.
In a small place like Goodnestone, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
What affects the price in Goodnestone
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Goodnestone
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- The number of people
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
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What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Goodnestone questions
Is Goodnestone too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your event in Goodnestone
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Goodnestone and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If the day starts at a church like St Bartholomew's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Barbecue venues around Goodnestone
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. Events in Goodnestone are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Goodnestone is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Goodnestone to Canterbury (7 miles away).
Within reach of Goodnestone are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (5 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Faversham station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. With the coast within about 5 miles of Goodnestone, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Goodnestone, we also cover Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Goodnestone includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
How the day works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. By late September, sunset in Goodnestone is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards