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Barbecue Catering in Hartlip, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Hartlip and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Hartlip?
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Hartlip
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
BBQ catering in Hartlip, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Hartlip, we will set up where it suits your event. We are often asked to cater informal weddings and fundraising barbecues, with chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and sausages.
In a small place like Hartlip, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Barbecues in Hartlip: gardens, clubs and local tips
Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We cover Hartlip and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Newington station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in ME9 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include The Street, Dane Close and Place Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Hartlip, we cover Lower Hartlip (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Meresborough (1 mile west) and Newington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.5 miles east) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.3 miles north-west)
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hartlip?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Hartlip. Popular bookings include:
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Neighbourhood parties
If you had Foxburrow Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Hartlip need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Hartlip
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Hartlip from London?
About 33 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Towns and villages near Hartlip
More for events in Hartlip
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
- Six meats to choose from
- Our staff serve and clear
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards