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Barbecue Catering in Mount Pleasant, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Mount Pleasant: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering in Mount Pleasant
About our BBQ catering in Mount Pleasant
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and street parties, with chicken skewers, coleslaw and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Mount Pleasant makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Mount Pleasant barbecues: local tips
Mount Pleasant is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Mount Pleasant for events and the places nearby. Mount Pleasant is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Mildreds Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Minster station, about 1.1 miles south. The sea is within about 5 miles of Mount Pleasant, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. For events just outside Mount Pleasant, we cover Way (1 mile south-east), Acol (1 mile north), Minster (1 mile south-west), Sevenscore (2 miles south-east) and Manston (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (3.5 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (1.4 miles east). Open spaces near Mount Pleasant include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Mount Pleasant include King Ethelbert School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
Events we cater in Mount Pleasant
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
People around Mount Pleasant book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Historic houses near Mount Pleasant include Quex Park (1.6 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. 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 book our barbecue in Mount Pleasant
- Six meats to choose from
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
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 Mount Pleasant need a little planning: it’s 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 check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about tight access
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Mount Pleasant
Is Mount Pleasant too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
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What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef brisket
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards