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BBQ Catering for Hemsted
Planning a catered barbecue in Hemsted? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Book a BBQ in Hemsted
BBQ catering in Hemsted, 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. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and summer parties in the garden.
In a small place like Hemsted, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Parking near the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. By late September, sunset in Hemsted is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hemsted: your questions answered
Can you barbecue near the sea around Hemsted?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Hemsted?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Planning a barbecue in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Hemsted and the surrounding area are covered for events. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south. Hemsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 5 miles of Hemsted, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. For events just outside Hemsted, we cover Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hemsted include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Occasions we serve in Hemsted
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Hemsted. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
Historic houses near Hemsted include Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south) and Acrise Place (3.4 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
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Also in Hemsted
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away