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Barbecue Catering in Maidstone, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Maidstone? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Maidstone
How our BBQ catering works in Maidstone
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. For informal weddings and back-garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, sausages and beef brisket.
Plenty of Maidstone venues can host a barbecue: a terrace, courtyard or lawn with room for the grill and a queue. Ask your venue about outside caterers. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
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What happens on the day
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Maidstone, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Events we cater in Maidstone
No host spending the day cooking
Hosts in Maidstone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Summer parties in the garden
- Retirement do’s
- Fundraising days
Within reach of Maidstone are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.4 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.6 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
Questions from Maidstone
How far is Maidstone from London?
About 31 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Maidstone
Maidstone is about 31 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Maidstone is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Maidstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like South Borough Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If you had River Len LNR in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Maidstone. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the ME15, ME16, ME14 and ME17 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Square Hill Road, Arundel Square and Square Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. You’ll find Maidstone on the A20 and A26, which makes the journey straightforward. Nearby, we also cater events in Tovil (1 mile west), Foley Park (1 mile north), Shepway (1 mile south-east), Penenden Heath (1 mile north) and Weavering (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west). Maidstone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with lots of choice for events.
A little further out are Maidstone Carriage Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Oakwood Hospital (1.8 miles west). The countryside around Maidstone includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Maidstone Grammar School (within half a mile south-east) and St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Paper Makers Arms (less than half a mile north)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Maidstone
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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