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BBQ Catering for Petham
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Petham? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Neighbourhood parties
Book a BBQ in Petham
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
BBQ catering for your event in Petham
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Petham and we will check it works. We serve sausages, coleslaw and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and fundraising days.
Near Petham, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Places near Petham
Other occasions in Petham
Petham questions
Is Petham close to London?
About 53 miles from central London.
Which station is closest to Petham?
The closest is Chartham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Petham. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
What do children usually eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
How the day works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. In Petham, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Include children in your numbers
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Petham barbecues: local tips
Petham is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Hosts in Petham book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Petham, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT4 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Vicarage Hill and Town Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Garlinge Green (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (2 miles north-east), Upper Hardres (2 miles east), Anvil Green (2 miles south-west) and Pett Bottom (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south-east), Whitstable (9 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Events we cater in Petham
Food handled by a professional team
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Petham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement do’s
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
PTAs at schools such as Petham Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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