Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Higham, Medway
BBQ catering in Higham for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Team days and staff summer parties
A barbecue near Higham
About our BBQ catering in Higham
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. Typical bookings include neighbourhood parties and evening wedding food, serving sausages, beef burgers and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Higham makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Higham
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Served at the time you choose
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
A catered BBQ in Higham: what to know
Higham is about 2 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover events in Higham, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
No room at home? A club near Higham with a terrace or field can be a good alternative. A green space like Rede Common is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
For events in ME3 and DA12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Villa Road, Darby Gardens and Ash Crescent, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Gadshill (1 mile south), Lower Higham (1 mile north), Shorne (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-west) and Mockbeggar (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (5 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Luton (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (8 miles south-east) and Lordswood (7 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Huguenot Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include Sir John Falstaff Public House (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.4 miles south-east)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Towns and villages near Higham
More for events in Higham
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Higham need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
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: use our quote form.
Read more
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Questions from Higham
Which station is closest to Higham?
Higham station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in Rede Common?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Will children like the BBQ?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Where the barbecue can go in Higham
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Travel to Higham
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Higham
Add a hog roast for bigger events
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Higham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Higham station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards