Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Pratling Street, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Pratling Street: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Retirement do’s
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A barbecue near Pratling Street
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Pratling Street is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Pratling Street, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Pratling Street, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include club open days and fundraising days, serving beef burgers, chicken skewers and sausages.
In a small place like Pratling 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’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Who books BBQ catering in Pratling Street?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Pratling Street. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Work barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Parks such as Tyland Barn frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
Working with your venue
If you are 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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Other occasions in Pratling Street
Common questions in Pratling Street
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Pratling Street?
Aylesford station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
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. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why Pratling Street hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
A catered BBQ in Pratling Street: what to know
Pratling Street is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Pratling Street? We cover the whole area. Pratling Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Pratling Street to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Methodist Church Including Sunday School, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Among the historic houses close to Pratling Street are Starkey Castle (4.3 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Pratling Street, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in ME20, we can bring the barbecue to you. Whether your event is on Old Mill Lane, Pratling Street and St Michaels Close or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Forstal (1 mile south-west), Eccles (1 mile north-west), Burham (2 miles north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west) and Larkfield (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (14 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Fremlin Walk (2.4 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (1.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Pratling Street includes Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Pratling Street include Aylesford School (1.5 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bush pub (0.6 miles 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
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away