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Barbecue Catering in Preston, Kent
BBQ catering in Preston: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
Book a BBQ in Preston
About our BBQ catering in Preston
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Preston: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. For fundraising days and club open days, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Barbecues around Preston are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Barbecue venues around Preston
Preston is about 7 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. Hosts in Preston book us for events of all sizes. Preston is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like St Catherine's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like The Abbey School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Wherever your event is in ME13, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Back Lane, Quay Lane and Park Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Main roads around Preston include the A2 and A251, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Preston we cover include Faversham (1 mile north-west), The Brents (1 mile north), Davington (1 mile north-west), Ospringe (1 mile west) and Whitehill (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.3 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Ethelbert Road Primary School (under half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Elephant pub (less than half a mile west)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Preston
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Preston questions
Which station is closest to Preston?
Faversham station, in Preston itself.
Is Preston close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Preston, 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.
- 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.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Preston
Food handled by a professional team
In Preston, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Family celebrations
Thinking of a barbecue in Oare Meadow? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Places near Preston
Other occasions in Preston
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to Preston
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards