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Barbecue Catering in Hales Place, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Hales Place and do not want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Charity fundraisers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
Book a BBQ in Hales Place
BBQ catering in Hales Place, cooked on site
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Typical bookings include street parties and work barbecues, serving sausages, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
Around Hales Place, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Hales Place: your questions answered
Is Hales Place close to London?
About 53 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What do children typically eat?
Typically, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Hales Place?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Hales Place
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Evening barbecues in Hales Place 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.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- 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
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about children’s numbers
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Hales Place?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Hales Place book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St Stephen's Junior School, frequently want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Hales Place
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Hales Place
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hales Place for events and the places nearby. We cater 922 places across Kent.
Thinking of a barbecue in Bus Company Island? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Canterbury West station, roughly 0.8 miles south of the centre. With the coast within about 6 miles of Hales Place, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the CT2 and CT1 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Hales Place includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Archbishop's School (less than half a mile south-west) and St Edmund's School (0.9 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (less than half a mile south)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards