Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Palm Bay
A catered barbecue for your event in Palm Bay: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Retirement do’s
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Work barbecues
Book a BBQ in Palm Bay
About our BBQ catering in Palm Bay
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. Popular choices include beef brisket, chicken skewers and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for leaving and retirement parties and cricket, football and rugby club days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Palm Bay makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, 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 before you book.
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT9 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Palm Bay
What else we do in Palm Bay
Why choose BBQ catering in Palm Bay?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Palm Bay and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
- Retirement do’s
Within reach of Palm Bay are historic houses such as Quex Park (4.3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Palm Bay hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Sunset in Palm Bay is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Palm Bay barbecues: local tips
Palm Bay is about 1 mile north-east of Margate, in Kent. We cover events in Palm Bay, as well as the surrounding area. Palm Bay is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Palm Bay to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
No room at home? A club near Palm Bay with a terrace or field can be a good alternative. For a fundraiser at a school like Palm Bay Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. With the coast within about 2 miles of Palm Bay, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in CT9, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Your event could be at a house on Omer Avenue, Fifth Avenue and Simon Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Palm Bay we cover include Cliftonville (1 mile south-west), Northdown (1 mile south-east), Kingsgate (1 mile south-east), St Peter's (2 miles south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (4 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (4 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Margate West (2.8 miles west) and Public Library & Museum (Camborne) (1.1 miles west).
- Local schools include Hartsdown Academy (2.1 miles south-west)
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Common questions in Palm Bay
What’s the nearest station to Palm Bay?
Margate station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre.
Is Palm Bay too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the meat halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away