Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Hersden, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Hersden by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Charity fundraisers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
A barbecue near Hersden
BBQ catering for your event in Hersden
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. For fundraising days and cricket, football and rugby club days, we can cook pulled pork, halloumi skewers and sausages and more.
In a place like Hersden, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Hersden
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
Nearby places to Hersden
Other occasions in Hersden
For event organisers in Hersden
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Hersden
Cooked on site, served hot
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Hersden. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hersden Village Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Questions from Hersden
How far is Hersden from London?
About 56 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. By late September, sunset in Hersden is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Barbecue venues around Hersden
Hersden is about 4 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Hersden? We cover the whole area. Hersden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
For guests coming by train, Sturry station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 5 miles of Hersden, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in CT3, we can cook on site for your guests. Whether your event is on The Firs, The Sycamores and Chequer Tree Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Westbere (1 mile south-west), Stodmarsh (1 mile south-east), Hoath (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile north) and Sturry (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Canterbury Castle (4.5 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (0.5 miles west) and Frank Montgomery School (0.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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