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BBQ Catering for Lower Halstow
Hosting a barbecue in Lower Halstow without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Lower Halstow?
BBQ catering in Lower Halstow, served hot
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We serve coleslaw, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we are frequently booked for close and cul-de-sac parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
A barbecue in the countryside near Lower Halstow makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Events we cater in Lower Halstow
Cooked on site, served hot
People around Lower Halstow book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Lower Halstow Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
Planning a barbecue in Lower Halstow
Lower Halstow is about 3 miles north-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Lower Halstow is well within our area for events. Lower Halstow is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Lower Halstow, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of ME9 and the streets around it. From The Street, Burntwick Drive and Westmoreland Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Lower Halstow, we cover Upchurch (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile south), Keycol (2 miles south-east) and Moor Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (3 miles south-east), Gravesend (13 miles west), Faversham (10 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (5.5 miles west) and Court Hall Museum (3.2 miles south-east). The countryside around Lower Halstow includes Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Three Tuns Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Lower Halstow need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Lower Halstow questions
Is Lower Halstow too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Lower Halstow from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
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Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What affects the price in Lower Halstow
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
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 to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in 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