Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Loose
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Loose: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Book a BBQ in Loose
Barbecue venues around Loose
Loose is about 2 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Loose is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Loose to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Loose are Stoneacre (2.8 miles east) and Leeds Castle (5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For guests coming by train, East Farleigh station is about 1.8 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Loose, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the ME15 and ME17 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on Rosemount Close, Malthouse Hill and Old Loose Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Loose, we cover Boughton Green (1 mile south-east), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-east), Linton (1 mile south), Park Wood (2 miles east) and Shepway (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles west) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent Fire Brigade Museum (1.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles north).
- Nearby schools include Cornwallis Academy (0.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile north-east)
BBQ catering in Loose, cooked on site
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For fundraising days and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Loose makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Served at the time you choose
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Nearby places to Loose
Other occasions in Loose
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Loose
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
Perfect for your event in Loose
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Loose. For example:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Loose Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Loose questions
Do you come out to small places like Loose?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Loose from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Will children like the BBQ?
Typically, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
What affects the price in Loose
We work out each quote from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Loose
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. At midsummer, it is light in Loose until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards