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Barbecue Catering in Istead Rise, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Istead Rise. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Istead Rise
BBQ catering in Istead Rise, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. We serve halloumi skewers, sausages and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for leaving and retirement parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Near Istead Rise, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Also near Istead Rise
Other occasions in Istead Rise
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Istead Rise
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Send us the date, the address or DA13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Istead Rise hosts choose us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Istead Rise
Istead Rise is about 2 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Istead Rise? We cover the whole area. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Churches such as Saint Barnabus Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. For anyone arriving by rail, Meopham station is about 1.3 miles away.
We cater events across the DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Elwill Way, Lesley Close and Upper Avenue or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Istead Rise we cover include Northfleet Green (1 mile north-west), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile north-west), Painters Ash (1 mile north) and Henhurst (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Swanley (8 miles west) and Kings Hill (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Museum (2.7 miles north) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Istead Rise includes Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Istead Rise include Saint George's Church of England School (1.7 miles north)
Why choose BBQ catering in Istead Rise?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Istead Rise and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Community fun days
Thinking of a barbecue in Jeskyns? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Istead Rise questions
Which station is closest to Istead Rise?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Istead Rise?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Istead Rise get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Let us know about tight access
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away