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BBQ Catering in Payden Street
A barbecue in Payden Street, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
A barbecue near Payden Street
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
BBQ catering in Payden Street, served hot
In Payden Street, 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. Whether it is fundraising days and summer staff days, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, beef brisket and halloumi skewers and more.
In a small place like Payden Street, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Payden Street, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Payden Street
Other occasions in Payden Street
Payden Street questions
Do you come out to small places like Payden Street?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Payden Street from London?
Roughly 40 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Payden Street
Payden Street is about 6 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Payden Street is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Payden Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Margaret, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Coming by train? Lenham station is about 2.3 miles away. Payden Street is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in ME17, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also bring barbecues to events in Warren Street (1 mile south-east), Woodside Green (1 mile west), West Street (1 mile west), Wichling (1 mile north) and Cold Harbour (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (3.2 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Harrow pub (0.8 miles south-east)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will 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.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Why choose BBQ catering in Payden Street?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Club open days
Among the historic houses close to Payden Street are Belmont House and Gardens (4.3 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away