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BBQ Catering in Otham
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Otham: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
- Summer staff days
A barbecue near Otham
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
BBQ catering for your event in Otham
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re often asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, with beef burgers, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
For a barbecue in Otham, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
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Otham: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Otham?
The closest is Bearsted station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What do children usually eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Otham
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
Events we cater in Otham
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Otham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Bearsted station, about 2.1 miles north.
Before you book anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How the day works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. A summer barbecue in Otham stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Let us know about tight access
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Otham: what to know
Otham is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Otham? We can help. Otham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St Nicholas's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Senacre Technology College, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Otham, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in ME15 and ME17 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include Church Road, Spartall Drive and Ellis Field, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Otham, we also cover Willington (1 mile north-west), Park Wood (1 mile south-west), Langley (1 mile south-east), Shepway (1 mile north-west) and Caring (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent Fire Brigade Museum (2.4 miles west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles north). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Wood Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (under half a mile east)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away