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Barbecue Catering in Offham, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Offham: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Planning an event in Offham?
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- 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.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
BBQ catering in Offham, served hot
In Offham, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Popular choices include pulled pork, beef burgers and BBQ ribs, and we’re frequently booked for relaxed weddings and evening receptions and garden parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Offham makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Why choose BBQ catering in Offham?
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Offham book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, West Malling station, about 1.9 miles east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Offham barbecues: local tips
Offham is about 7 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover events in Offham, along with the towns and villages around it. Offham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Offham to London (25 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Michael, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a barbecue in Manor Park Country Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
For events in ME19, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Church Road, Pepingstraw Close and Teston Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Offham, we also cover Wrotham Heath (1 mile west), Comp (2 miles west), Kent Street (2 miles south), New Pound (2 miles south) and Herne Pound (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (2.2 miles north-east) and Maidstone Hospital (4.8 miles east).
- Local pubs include King's Arms Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Common questions in Offham
Is Offham too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Offham?
The closest is West Malling station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What do children generally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. By late September, sunset in Offham is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- 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
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away