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Barbecue Catering in Mill Hill, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Mill Hill? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Summer staff days
- Informal weddings
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering for Mill Hill
How our BBQ catering works in Mill Hill
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Mill Hill: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For reunions and family get-togethers and close and cul-de-sac parties, we will put together a menu of sausages, coleslaw and BBQ ribs and more.
Around Mill Hill, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
What affects the price in Mill Hill
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Mill Hill
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
Events we cater in Mill Hill
Food safety taken care of
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Mill Hill. For example:
- Street parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Charity fundraisers
For a fundraiser at a school like St Mary's Catholic Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Barbecues in Mill Hill: gardens, clubs and local tips
Mill Hill is about 1 mile west of Deal, in Kent. We cover events in Mill Hill, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Mill Hill are Walmer Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. After a christening at a church such as St Richard, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about 2 miles of Mill Hill, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Mary Road, Glack Road and Lydia Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Mill Hill, we also cover Great Mongeham (1 mile west), Deal (1 mile east), Sholden (1 mile north), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north) and Walmer (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.3 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (1.3 miles east).
- Schools near Mill Hill include Goodwin Academy (0.7 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Mill Inn (under half a mile east)
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. At midsummer, it’s light in Mill Hill until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, which keeps the queue moving.
FAQs for Mill Hill
Can you barbecue near the sea around Mill Hill?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Mill Hill from London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
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.
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What else we do in Mill Hill
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away