Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Minster, Kent
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Minster. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
A barbecue near Minster
How our BBQ catering works in Minster
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. For fundraising days and work barbecues, we can cook sausages, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
In a small place like Minster, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Minster: your questions answered
Can you barbecue near the sea around Minster?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How far is Minster from London?
About 62 miles from central London.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
What do children typically eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Nearby places to Minster
Other occasions in Minster
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Minster hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Numbers
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Barbecues in Minster: gardens, clubs and local tips
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Minster. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Minster to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east. PTAs at schools such as Minster Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The sea is within about 5 miles of Minster, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in CT12, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Minster we cover include Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Step by step
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. For an evening barbecue in Minster, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Minster?
No host spending the day cooking
In Minster and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Minster
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards