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BBQ Catering in Gushmere
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Gushmere by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving and retirement parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Planning an event in Gushmere?
BBQ catering for your event in Gushmere
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We serve BBQ ribs, beef brisket and sausages, and we are often booked for work barbecues and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a small place like Gushmere, 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’ll plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Nearby places to Gushmere
More for events in Gushmere
Who books BBQ catering in Gushmere?
Can be paired with a hog roast
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Gushmere. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising barbecues
For anyone arriving by rail, Selling station is about 0.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning a barbecue in Gushmere
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Gushmere for events. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Gushmere to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Among the historic houses close to Gushmere are Belmont House and Gardens (3.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Gushmere, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. From Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Gushmere, we cover Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
Common questions in Gushmere
What’s the nearest station to Gushmere?
Selling station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre.
Is Gushmere 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.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you cover Gushmere?
Yes, Gushmere is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll confirm availability.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. 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.
Why Gushmere hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our staff serve and clear
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
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.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. Evening barbecues in Gushmere need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
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.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Gushmere
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away