Medway · England
BBQ Catering for Grain
BBQ catering in Grain: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for Grain
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
BBQ catering in Grain, served hot
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. For close and cul-de-sac parties and summer parties in the garden, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs for your guests.
In a small place like Grain, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Six meats to choose from
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- No surprises: everything in writing
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Occasions we serve in Grain
Cooked in front of your guests
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Grain. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Community fun days
- Charity fundraisers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If the day starts at a church like Church of St James, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
Nearby places to Grain
Also in Grain
Planning a barbecue in Grain
Grain is about 5 miles north-west of Minster, in Medway. Grain and the surrounding area are covered for events. Grain is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Grain to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like St James Church of England Primary Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. If guests are travelling by rail, Sheerness-On-Sea station, about 2.1 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, Power Station Road and Chapel Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wallend (1 mile west), Blue Town (2 miles south-east), Sheerness (2 miles south-east), Queenborough (3 miles south-east) and Rushenden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (8 miles south-west), Chatham (10 miles south-west), Rochester (10 miles south-west), Rainham (8 miles south-west), Strood (11 miles south-west) and Luton (10 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bluetown Heritage Centre (1.8 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Hogarth Inn (less than half a mile north-west)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. At midsummer, it’s light in Grain until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Grain
What’s the nearest station to Grain?
The closest is Sheerness-On-Sea station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Is Grain 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.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Grain. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Usually, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can you cater in Grain?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
- 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 when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards