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Barbecue Catering in Herne Bay, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Herne Bay: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering for Herne Bay
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How our BBQ catering works in Herne Bay
For bigger events in Herne Bay, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we’ll quote for both. Whether it is engagement and anniversary parties and retirement do’s, we can cook halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and pulled pork for your guests.
Garden barbecues are a classic in Herne Bay, and a club or hall with outdoor space works if the garden is small. All we need is a level spot with clearance. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
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Common questions in Herne Bay
What’s the nearest station to Herne Bay?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. In Herne Bay, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm 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 set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT6 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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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.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose BBQ catering in Herne Bay?
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Herne Bay. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Coming by train? The nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 0.7 miles west.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A catered BBQ in Herne Bay: what to know
Herne Bay is about 7 miles north of Canterbury, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Herne Bay for events. We cater 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Herne Bay Junior School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If you had Curtis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. With the coast within about a mile of Herne Bay, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in CT6 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Viscount Square and Market Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Herne Bay is on the A299 and B2205, so it is easy for us to reach with the equipment. If your venue is just outside Herne Bay, we also cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile south-east), Eddington (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Herne (1 mile south) and Beltinge (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles south), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tankerton Castle (4.3 miles west) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.6 miles west). The countryside around Herne Bay includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Herne Bay include Herne Bay High School (1 mile south-west)
- Local pubs include Queen's Head Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards