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BBQ Catering for Hunters Forstal
A catered barbecue for your event in Hunters Forstal: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Book a BBQ in Hunters Forstal
How our BBQ catering works in Hunters Forstal
Some hosts in Hunters Forstal pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. We’re often asked to cater community fun days and team days and staff summer parties, with BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and sausages.
In a small place like Hunters Forstal, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hunters Forstal
Which station is closest to Hunters Forstal?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Hunters Forstal 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.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
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’ll check.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
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What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Hunters Forstal
- How many people are eating
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Hunters Forstal barbecues: local tips
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Hunters Forstal is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (6 miles away).
Parks such as Curtis Wood frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about 2 miles of Hunters Forstal, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the barbecue can go in Hunters Forstal
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Hunters Forstal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Events we cater in Hunters Forstal
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Hunters Forstal book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hunters Forstal get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away