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BBQ Catering for Hogben's Hill
BBQ catering for events in Hogben's Hill: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Leaving parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Hogben's Hill?
BBQ catering in Hogben's Hill, cooked on site
For bigger events in Hogben's Hill, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. For retirement do’s and birthdays and milestone parties, we can cook beef brisket, chicken skewers and pulled pork.
Near Hogben's Hill, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How the day works
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Hogben's Hill is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Hogben's Hill?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Club open days
- Leaving parties
- Summer staff days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Selling Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
Why choose BBQ catering in Hogben's Hill?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Timed around your day
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Also near Hogben's Hill
Also in Hogben's Hill
Common questions in Hogben's Hill
Do you come out to small places like Hogben's Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
What affects the price in Hogben's Hill
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Hogben's Hill barbecues: local tips
Hogben's Hill is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Hogben's Hill? We can help. Hogben's Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
Coming by train? Selling station, about 1.3 miles east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Hogben's Hill are Belmont House and Gardens (2.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Hogben's Hill is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Hogben's Hill, we cover Selling (1 mile east), Gushmere (1 mile north-east), Perrywood (1 mile south-east), Neames Forstal (1 mile east) and Crouch (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles east)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards