Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Old Tree, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Old Tree: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
A barbecue near Old Tree
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
BBQ catering for your event in Old Tree
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. We serve BBQ ribs, coleslaw and sausages, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and family celebrations.
Near Old Tree, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
FAQs for Old Tree
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Which station is closest to Old Tree?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What do children generally eat?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Why choose BBQ catering in Old Tree?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Old Tree book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Community fun days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If the day starts at a church like Church of the Holy Cross, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For event organisers in Old Tree
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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 everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Our staff serve and clear
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Also near Old Tree
What else we do in Old Tree
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or CT3 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.
A catered BBQ in Old Tree: what to know
Old Tree is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Old Tree and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Old Tree to Canterbury (6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Hoath Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Herne Bay station is about 2.9 miles away. With the coast within about 3 miles of Old Tree, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in CT3, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Maypole (1 mile west), Hoath (1 mile south-west), Millbank (1 mile north-west), Knave's Ash (1 mile south-west) and Hollow Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Spires Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
About the food
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. By late September, sunset in Old Tree is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Read more
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away