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BBQ Catering for Hoo
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Hoo. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Hoo?
BBQ catering in Hoo, served hot
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Hoo, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. For neighbourhood parties and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, chicken skewers and beef burgers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hoo makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books BBQ catering in Hoo?
Food safety taken care of
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hoo and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Churches such as Church of Saint Mary the Virgin rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hoo get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Parking near the grill
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Hoo
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask which items contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Also in Hoo
Hoo: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hoo?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Plates or china
- Travel to Hoo
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Hoo: what to know
Hoo is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Hoo? We can help. Hoo is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Historic houses near Hoo include Quex Park (2.4 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south-east. With the coast within about 6 miles of Hoo, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Monkton Road, Hoo Farm Way and Sheriffs Court Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Monkton (1 mile west), St Nicholas at Wade (2 miles north-west), Westmarsh (2 miles south-west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Sarre (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Powell-Cotton Museum (2.2 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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