Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Kingsnorth, Medway
BBQ catering in Kingsnorth: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
Book a BBQ in Kingsnorth
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
BBQ catering in Kingsnorth, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Kingsnorth, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We are frequently asked to cater Fêtes, fairs and sports days and neighbourhood parties, with pulled pork, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Near Kingsnorth, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- An itemised quote
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Six meats to choose from
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Kingsnorth barbecues: local tips
Kingsnorth is about 4 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. We cater events of every size in Kingsnorth. Kingsnorth is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.6 miles south-west.
Here we cover the ME3 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Jetty Road and Jacob's Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Tunbridge Hill (1 mile north), Sharnal Street (1 mile north-west), Fenn Street (1 mile north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles west) and High Halstow (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south-west), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (5 miles south), Strood (6 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway Maritime Hospital (4.2 miles south-west) and Upnor Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
Questions from Kingsnorth
How far is Kingsnorth from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
Which station is closest to Kingsnorth?
The closest is Gillingham (Kent) station, roughly 3.6 miles away.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Kingsnorth need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Kingsnorth
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
Occasions we serve in Kingsnorth
Hot food straight off the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
PTAs at schools such as The Hundred of Hoo Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
What affects the price in Kingsnorth
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Kingsnorth
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away