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BBQ Catering in Hicks Forstal
Hot off the grill at your event in Hicks Forstal: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Family celebrations
- Retirement do’s
- Evening wedding food
BBQ catering in Hicks Forstal
About our BBQ catering in Hicks Forstal
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it is street parties and big birthday parties, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hicks Forstal makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Who books BBQ catering in Hicks Forstal?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
Thinking of a barbecue in Curtis Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
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Also in Hicks Forstal
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What happens on the day
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. A summer barbecue in Hicks Forstal stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
Hicks Forstal: your questions answered
Could you cook in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Hicks Forstal?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you cater in Hicks Forstal?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Hicks Forstal and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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 some events have both. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Planned to your running order
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Barbecue venues around Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Hicks Forstal are part of our patch. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
PTAs at schools such as Spires Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south, is the nearest station. The sea is within about 3 miles of Hicks Forstal, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover events in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away