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Barbecue Catering in Perrywood, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Perrywood without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Book a BBQ in Perrywood
How our BBQ catering works in Perrywood
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. Typical bookings include leaving parties and back-garden get-togethers, serving coleslaw, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
Near Perrywood, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Towns and villages near Perrywood
What else we do in Perrywood
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Perrywood
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Perfect for your event in Perrywood
Can be paired with a hog roast
People around Perrywood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Street parties
- Club open days
- Leaving parties
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Whether VAT is included
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
FAQs for Perrywood
How far is Perrywood from London?
Roughly 47 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can you cater in Perrywood?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Perrywood and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
What do children normally eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A catered BBQ in Perrywood: what to know
Perrywood is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Hosts in Perrywood book us for events of all sizes. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Perrywood to Canterbury (7 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Selling Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, Selling station, about 1.2 miles north-east, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Perrywood, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in ME13, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (1 mile north-west), Shottenden (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Gushmere (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The White Lion Public House (0.5 miles north)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Perrywood
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Add a hog roast alongside
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. In Perrywood, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Name a contact for the day
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
What affects the price in Perrywood
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Perrywood
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards