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Barbecue Catering in Preston, Kent
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Preston. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Leaving parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Preston
BBQ catering in Preston, cooked on site
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We’re often asked to cater leaving parties and sports clubs and team events, serving pulled pork, halloumi skewers and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Preston makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Where the barbecue can go in Preston
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking near the grill
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Preston hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Preston
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In Preston and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Adisham station, roughly 4.3 miles south of the centre.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Nearby places to Preston
What else we do in Preston
Planning a barbecue in Preston
Preston is about 6 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cover Preston and its neighbours for events. Preston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Within reach of Preston are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Churches such as Church of St Mildred rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
We cover events in every part of CT3 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, The Forstal and Park Lane or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Grove (1 mile north-west), West Stourmouth (1 mile north), East Stourmouth (1 mile north-east), Upstreet (2 miles north-west) and Ware (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (12 miles south), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.3 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Preston: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Preston?
The closest is Adisham station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Is Preston close to London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you come to Preston?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Preston and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
For event organisers in Preston
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Preston need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards