Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Reading Street
Want a barbecue in Reading Street without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Retirement do’s
Book a BBQ in Reading Street
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
BBQ catering in Reading Street, cooked on site
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is summer parties in the garden and birthdays and milestone parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef burgers.
Country barbecues near Reading Street are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
A catered BBQ in Reading Street: what to know
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Reading Street? We can help. We cover 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Among the historic houses close to Reading Street are Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Wherever your event is in TN30, we can bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Reading Street
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
Occasions we serve in Reading Street
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Reading Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Coming by train? Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- How dietary needs are handled
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. By late September, sunset in Reading Street is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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 will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Six meats to choose from
- Our staff serve and clear
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Reading Street: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Reading Street?
Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east of the centre.
Is Reading Street close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What do children typically eat?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Should we have every meat?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away