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Barbecue Catering in Grove, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Grove? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Grove
BBQ catering for your event in Grove
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We serve beef brisket, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for summer parties in the garden and team days and staff summer parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Grove makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Grove
How far is Grove from London?
About 58 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Grove?
Sturry station, about 3.8 miles west of the centre.
Can you cater in Grove?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Grove and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Where the barbecue can go in Grove
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
About the food
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
How the day 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’ve agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Grove get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Get a quote
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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Perfect for your event in Grove
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Grove and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Work barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community fun days
Thinking of a barbecue in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
More for events in Grove
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Barbecue venues around Grove
Grove is about 5 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Grove is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Grove is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Preston Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Coming by train? The nearest station is Sturry station, about 3.8 miles west. The sea is within about 6 miles of Grove, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also bring barbecues to events in Preston (1 mile south-east), Upstreet (1 mile north), West Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), East Stourmouth (2 miles east) and Sarre (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The Grove Ferry Inn (0.9 miles north)
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards