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Barbecue Catering in Maypole, Kent
Want a barbecue in Maypole without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Maypole
How our BBQ catering works in Maypole
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Maypole, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Whether it is fundraising days and neighbourhood parties, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Maypole makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Maypole: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Maypole?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Curtis Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
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Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
What affects the price in Maypole
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Maypole
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Maypole book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What happens on the day
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Evening barbecues in Maypole 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.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
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.
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Maypole barbecues: local tips
Maypole is about 2 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Maypole? We cover the whole area. Maypole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For a fundraiser at a school like Hoath Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 3 miles of Maypole, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. From Maypole Lane and Maypole Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Old Tree (1 mile east), Millbank (1 mile north), Hoath (1 mile south), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (4.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Maypole include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south)
For planners, venues and organisers
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away