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Barbecue Catering in Kemsley, Kent
BBQ catering in Kemsley for your event: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Leaving parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Kemsley?
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- Site access
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
BBQ catering in Kemsley, cooked on site
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re frequently asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and engagement and anniversary parties, serving beef brisket, coleslaw and sausages.
For a barbecue in Kemsley, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. By late September, sunset in Kemsley is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Hot food straight off the grill
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in Kemsley
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Occasions we serve in Kemsley
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Kemsley. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Clubs and leisure centres near Kemsley can host a barbecue if there’s outdoor space.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Barbecue venues around Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Kemsley is well within our area for events. Kemsley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Parks such as Milton Creek Country Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. If the day starts at a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kemsley. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the ME10 and ME9 postcode area. From Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Kemsley, we cover Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Kemsley questions
Could you cook in Milton Creek Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away