Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Grange, Medway
Hot off the grill at your event in Grange: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Street parties
- Community fun days
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering for Grange
Grange questions
Which station is closest to Grange?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Grange?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Grange. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Grange, served hot
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. We serve coleslaw, beef burgers and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for team days and staff summer parties and school fairs and summer fêtes.
In a small place like Grange, 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 handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Grange barbecues: local tips
Grange is about 1 mile north of Gillingham, in Medway. Grange is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Grange is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Grange to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
A green space like Riverside Country Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Historic houses near Grange include Restoration House (3.3 miles west) and Temple Manor (4 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
We cater events across the ME7 and ME8 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Grange Road, Lower Featherby Road and Odo Rise, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Twydall (1 mile south-east), Twydall (1 mile south), Gillingham (1 mile south), Darland (2 miles south-west) and Hale (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Chatham (3 miles south-west), Rochester (4 miles west), Strood (4 miles west), Park Wood (3 miles south), Lordswood (4 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north).
A little further out are Huguenot Museum (3.3 miles west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (2.4 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include The Robert Napier School (1.1 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Hastings Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- An itemised quote
- Timed around your day
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books BBQ catering in Grange?
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Grange. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Woodlands Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
Towns and villages near Grange
Other occasions in Grange
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Grange get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away