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BBQ Catering in Harrietsham
Want a barbecue in Harrietsham without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
Planning an event in Harrietsham?
BBQ catering for your event in Harrietsham
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We are frequently asked to cater fundraising days and cricket, football and rugby club days, serving sausages, pulled pork and chicken skewers.
Around Harrietsham, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Where the barbecue can go in Harrietsham
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Harrietsham
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Occasions we serve in Harrietsham
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Harrietsham. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Back-garden get-togethers
Parks such as Kiln Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
Harrietsham questions
What’s the nearest station to Harrietsham?
Harrietsham has its own station: Harrietsham station.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Places near Harrietsham
What else we do in Harrietsham
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Why choose BBQ catering in Harrietsham?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Travel to Harrietsham
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
When you contact us, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Harrietsham: what to know
Harrietsham is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Harrietsham and its neighbours for events. Harrietsham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Harrietsham to Canterbury (about 18 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Within reach of Harrietsham are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Stoneacre (4.4 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Harrietsham, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over ME17 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Church Road, Station Road and Norris Walk or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Marley (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile west), Chegworth (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east) and Platt's Heath (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (2.1 miles west) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Roebuck Public House (under half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. At midsummer, it’s light in Harrietsham until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away