Medway · England
BBQ Catering for Kemsley Street
Planning a catered barbecue in Kemsley Street? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Kemsley Street
About our BBQ catering in Kemsley Street
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We serve BBQ ribs, coleslaw and pulled pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Kemsley Street makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME7 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Sunset in Kemsley Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Kemsley Street
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Kemsley Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
A green space like Levan Strice is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Barbecue venues around Kemsley Street
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Events in Kemsley Street are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Deanwood Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For guests coming by train, Rainham (Kent) station is about 2.5 miles away. Kemsley Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in ME7, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. For events just outside Kemsley Street, we cover Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
A little further out are KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Kemsley Street includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
Places near Kemsley Street
Also in Kemsley Street
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Kemsley Street hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Kemsley Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Kemsley Street?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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. Send your date and we’ll check.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards