Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Heronden
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Heronden by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Heronden?
About our BBQ catering in Heronden
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. On the menu are halloumi skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and charity fundraisers.
Near Heronden, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Barbecue venues around Heronden
Heronden is about 5 miles west of Deal, in Kent. Hosts in Heronden book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Sandwich station, about 3.1 miles north-east, is the nearest station. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about 6 miles of Heronden, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT13 and the streets around it. For events just outside Heronden, we cover Hammill Park (1 mile north), Chillenden (2 miles west), Flemings (2 miles north), Barnsole (2 miles north-west) and Tilmanstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (3.2 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Five Bells pub (0.9 miles east)
Common questions in Heronden
Is Heronden close to London?
About 62 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Heronden?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Can you cater in Heronden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Heronden and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Also near Heronden
What else we do in Heronden
Who books BBQ catering in Heronden?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
In Heronden, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2.7 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Any travel or access charges
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Timed around your day
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Heronden
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Heronden need a little planning: 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.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards