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BBQ Catering in Lower Hartlip
Planning a catered barbecue in Lower Hartlip? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer parties in the garden
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Lower Hartlip questions
How far is Lower Hartlip from London?
Roughly 34 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Lower Hartlip?
Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you come to Lower Hartlip?
Yes, Lower Hartlip is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
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. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
BBQ catering in Lower Hartlip, served hot
Some hosts in Lower Hartlip pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and big birthday parties, serving chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a small place like Lower Hartlip, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Lower Hartlip?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What affects the price in Lower Hartlip
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Travel to Lower Hartlip
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Lower Hartlip: what to know
Lower Hartlip is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Lower Hartlip for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Lower Hartlip is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Lower Hartlip Road, Grainey Field and Old House Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartlip (1 mile west), Breach (1 mile north-east), Newington (1 mile east), Moor Street (1 mile north-west) and Meresborough (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (3.8 miles east) and Bayford Court (4.3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Hartlip include Detling Hill and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles north-west)
The process
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Lower Hartlip need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Perfect for your event in Lower Hartlip
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Lower Hartlip and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Family celebrations
Thinking of a barbecue in Foxburrow Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- The full menu and the sides
- What the price includes, item by item
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away