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BBQ Catering for Harbourland
Planning a catered barbecue in Harbourland? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Harbourland?
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
BBQ catering in Harbourland, cooked on site
In Harbourland, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. For leaving parties and summer parties in the garden, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef brisket and pulled pork and more.
In a small place like Harbourland, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What affects the price in Harbourland
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Travel to Harbourland
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Harbourland, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Harbourland?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Harbourland book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Back-garden get-togethers
Churches such as St Paul's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- What crockery is supplied
A catered BBQ in Harbourland: what to know
Harbourland is about 2 miles north of Maidstone, in Kent. Harbourland and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If you had Vinters Valley Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone East station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Harbourland is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in ME14, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Penenden Heath (1 mile south), Foley Park (1 mile south), Grove Green (1 mile south-east), Ringlestone (1 mile west) and Sandling (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The King's Arms (0.7 miles north)
Where the barbecue can go in Harbourland
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Harbourland?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A full barbecue menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Places near Harbourland
Also in Harbourland
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Harbourland
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Harbourland 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 come to Harbourland?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Harbourland. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away