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BBQ Catering in Hickmans Green
Planning a catered barbecue in Hickmans Green? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising days
- Team days and staff summer parties
A barbecue near Hickmans Green
BBQ catering in Hickmans Green, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Whether it is garden parties and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, coleslaw and beef burgers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hickmans Green makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Where the barbecue can go in Hickmans Green
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Hickmans Green
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hickmans Green get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Hickmans Green barbecues: local tips
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Hickmans Green for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
Thinking of a barbecue in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. Among the historic houses close to Hickmans Green are Belmont House and Gardens (4.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Hickmans Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 6 miles of Hickmans Green, 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. For events just outside Hickmans Green, we cover Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Hickmans Green includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles north)
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What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Occasions we serve in Hickmans Green
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Hickmans Green. For example:
- Garden parties
- Retirement do’s
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Selling station is about 1 mile away.
Comparing caterers
- Whether travel is included
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
Hickmans Green: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Hickmans Green from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How much choice do we need?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Can you cater in Hickmans Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
What affects the price in Hickmans Green
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: 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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away