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BBQ Catering for Reculver
Planning a barbecue in Reculver and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Club open days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering for Reculver
BBQ catering for your event in Reculver
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Reculver. On the menu are beef burgers, pulled pork and beef brisket, and we’re frequently booked for summer staff days and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country barbecues near Reculver are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Sunset in Reculver is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Common questions in Reculver
Can you do a barbecue in Bishopstone Cliffs?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Reculver?
The closest is Herne Bay station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask which items contain gluten
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
A catered BBQ in Reculver: what to know
Reculver is about 3 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Reculver? We cover the whole area. Reculver is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Reculver to Canterbury (8 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Bishopstone Cliffs? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. If the day starts at a church like St Mary's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 3 miles of Reculver, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in CT6, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Reculver Lane and Cherry Blossom Drive; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Reculver, we also cover Bishopstone (1 mile west), Hillborough (1 mile south-west), Hawthorn (2 miles south-west), Beltinge (2 miles west) and Highstead (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles south-west), Margate (8 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east), Whitstable (7 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The King Ethelbert Inn (within half a mile north-east)
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Reculver
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. 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.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Cooked on site by our chef
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Places near Reculver
More for events in Reculver
Events we cater in Reculver
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Reculver. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Reculver Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What crockery is supplied
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away