Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Lordswood, Medway
A catered barbecue for your event in Lordswood: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Informal weddings
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A barbecue near Lordswood
BBQ catering in Lordswood, served hot
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Lordswood, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We’re frequently asked to cater reunions and family get-togethers and charity fundraisers, serving coleslaw, halloumi skewers and beef brisket.
For a barbecue in Lordswood, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Lordswood, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Lordswood: what to know
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. We are happy to travel to Lordswood for events. We cover all 68 towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Restoration House (3.9 miles north-west) and Starkey Castle (4.1 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Churches such as St David's Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Lordswood, 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.
Here we cover the ME5 and ME7 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Open spaces near Lordswood include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
Also near Lordswood
Other occasions in Lordswood
Why choose BBQ catering in Lordswood?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Lordswood
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Lordswood: your questions answered
Is Lordswood close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London.
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 will follow the site rules.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you cover Lordswood?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Parking near the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Lordswood
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What affects the price in Lordswood
Here’s what affects the price:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates 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’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Perfect for your event in Lordswood
Cooked in front of your guests
Hosts in Lordswood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Street parties
Parks such as South Wood frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards