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Barbecue Catering in Rochester Riverside, Medway
Hot off the grill at your event in Rochester Riverside: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
A barbecue near Rochester Riverside
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
BBQ catering in Rochester Riverside, served hot
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. On the menu are BBQ ribs, pulled pork and coleslaw, and we are often booked for fundraising days and retirement do’s.
For a barbecue in Rochester Riverside, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Sunset in Rochester Riverside is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Rochester Riverside
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Garden parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Nicholas or St Michael the Archangel Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Where the barbecue can go in Rochester Riverside
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
What affects the price in Rochester Riverside
Here’s what affects the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Rochester Riverside
Can you do a barbecue in The Paddock?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Rochester Riverside close to London?
About 27 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Planning a barbecue in Rochester Riverside
Rochester Riverside is about 1 mile east of Rochester, in Medway. Rochester Riverside and the surrounding area are covered for events. Rochester Riverside is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Rochester station serves Rochester Riverside directly. Clubs and leisure centres near Rochester Riverside can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space.
We bring barbecues to events all over ME1, ME2 and ME3 and the streets around it. Local streets include Crow Lane, Love Lane and Corys Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Rochester Riverside, we also cover Frindsbury (1 mile north), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Brompton (1 mile east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include French Hospital (under half a mile south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Rochester Riverside includes Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School (0.7 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Eagle Tavern (under half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (within half a mile north-west) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (0.7 miles east)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away