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Barbecue Catering in Newbury, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Newbury by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
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A barbecue near Newbury
BBQ catering for your event in Newbury
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Typical bookings include school fairs and summer fêtes and fundraising barbecues, serving beef burgers, BBQ ribs and pulled pork.
In a small place like Newbury, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
Newbury: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Newbury?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 2.7 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Cromers Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
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 we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A full barbecue menu
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Nearby places to Newbury
Other occasions in Newbury
Planning a barbecue in Newbury
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover events in Newbury, as well as the surrounding area. Newbury is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Cromers Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, Teynham station is about 2.7 miles away. Newbury is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in ME9, we can bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Schools near Newbury include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
How it works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. By late September, sunset in Newbury is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Newbury
The price comes down to:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Newbury
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Perfect for your event in Newbury
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around Newbury book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Rodmersham School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Newbury
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards