Medway · England
BBQ Catering in Hempstead
Planning a barbecue in Hempstead and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Work barbecues
Planning an event in Hempstead?
Why choose BBQ catering in Hempstead?
Food safety taken care of
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hempstead and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Parks such as South Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
BBQ catering in Hempstead, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We serve sausages, halloumi skewers and beef brisket, and we are often booked for 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and neighbourhood parties.
Around Hempstead, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us about children’s numbers
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or ME7 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Hempstead
What’s the nearest station to Hempstead?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
What happens on the day
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. By late September, sunset in Hempstead is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Other occasions in Hempstead
Hempstead barbecues: local tips
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Events in Hempstead are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Hempstead Infant School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Hempstead are Restoration House (3.8 miles north-west) and Temple Manor (4.5 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Hempstead is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in ME7 and ME8, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Being close to the A278, Hempstead is simple for us to get to for your event. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
A little further out are Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hempstead include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (1.3 miles north-east) and Howard School (1.3 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hempstead
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away