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BBQ Catering for Herne Common
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Herne Common. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Street parties
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Herne Common
How our BBQ catering works in Herne Common
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it’s engagement and anniversary parties and retirement do’s, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, coleslaw and BBQ ribs for your guests.
Country barbecues near Herne Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Nearby places to Herne Common
What else we do in Herne Common
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Travel to Herne Common
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT6 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Herne Common
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Herne Common until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Herne Common questions
Can you barbecue near the sea around Herne Common?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Herne Common close to London?
Roughly 54 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Herne Common
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Six meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Events we cater in Herne Common
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Herne Common. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
PTAs at schools such as Herne Church of England Infant School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Barbecues in Herne Common: gardens, clubs and local tips
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover events in Herne Common. Herne Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Coming by train? Herne Bay station is about 1.4 miles away. Thinking of a barbecue in Curtis Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. The sea is within about 3 miles of Herne Common, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT6. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away