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BBQ Catering in Kit's Coty
Hosting a barbecue in Kit's Coty without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Summer staff days
- Big birthday parties
- Charity fundraisers
BBQ catering in Kit's Coty
How our BBQ catering works in Kit's Coty
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Kit's Coty, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook BBQ ribs, sausages and halloumi skewers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Kit's Coty makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Kit's Coty
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Kit's Coty questions
Can you do a barbecue in Westfield Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Kit's Coty?
The closest is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
A catered BBQ in Kit's Coty: what to know
Kit's Coty is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Kit's Coty for events and the places nearby. Kit's Coty is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Aylesford station, roughly 2.3 miles south-west of the centre. Thinking of a barbecue in Westfield Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Kit's Coty, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in ME20 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as Queenswood Road, Russell Road and Beresford Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Kit's Coty we cover include Blue Bell Hill (1 mile north), Walderslade (1 mile north-east), Lordswood (2 miles north-east), Boxley (2 miles south-east) and Lidsing (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south), Sittingbourne (10 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (13 miles south-west).
A little further out are Allington Castle (2.1 miles south) and KIMS hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Kit's Coty include Greenacre Academy (2.1 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Lower Bell pub (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Kit's Coty
More for events in Kit's Coty
Where the barbecue can go in Kit's Coty
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
Perfect for your event in Kit's Coty
Food handled by a professional team
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Kit's Coty and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Tunbury Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How it works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Kit's Coty until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Kit's Coty?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Planned to your running order
- Our staff serve and clear
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
- 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