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Barbecue Catering in Hernhill, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Hernhill. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Garden parties
- Informal weddings
- Street parties
Book a BBQ in Hernhill
About our BBQ catering in Hernhill
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Hernhill. On the menu are chicken skewers, beef brisket and sausages, and typical bookings are for cricket, football and rugby club days and fundraising barbecues.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hernhill makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Hernhill questions
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Hernhill from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Hernhill
Food handled by a professional team
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Hernhill and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- Big birthday parties
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Hernhill
Also in Hernhill
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Barbecue venues around Hernhill
Hernhill is about 3 miles east of Faversham, in Kent. Hernhill is well within our area for events. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Hernhill to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. With the coast within about 5 miles of Hernhill, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Slutshole (1 mile south-west), Staplestreet (1 mile south-west), Dargate (1 mile north-east), Culmers (1 mile north-west) and Goodnestone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (4.5 miles south) and Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Red Lion pub (within half a mile west)
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hernhill
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
What happens on the day
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. For an evening barbecue in Hernhill, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
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: use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Hernhill hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Add a hog roast alongside
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards