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BBQ Catering for Hollow Street
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Hollow Street? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering in Hollow Street
BBQ catering in Hollow Street, served hot
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. For school fairs and summer fêtes and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, BBQ ribs and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hollow Street makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Other occasions in Hollow Street
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Common questions in Hollow Street
Is Hollow Street too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Hollow Street?
The closest is Sturry station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. Evening barbecues in Hollow Street need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Hollow Street
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Hollow Street book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
What affects the price in Hollow Street
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Plates or china
- Travel to Hollow Street
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Salads
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
Planning a barbecue in Hollow Street
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hollow Street and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hollow Street to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Sturry station, about 3.6 miles south-west, is the nearest station. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The sea is within about 4 miles of Hollow Street, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT3. Nearby, we also cater events in Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.2 miles south-west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards