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BBQ Catering for Rough Common
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Rough Common? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Charity fundraisers
BBQ catering in Rough Common
BBQ catering in Rough Common, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. We serve beef brisket, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for school fairs and summer fêtes and informal weddings.
A barbecue in the countryside near Rough Common makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Occasions we serve in Rough Common
Cooked in front of your guests
Hosts in Rough Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
Thinking of a barbecue in Whitehall Meadows? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rough Common?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. For an evening barbecue in Rough Common, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Rough Common
Which station is closest to Rough Common?
Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Rough Common close to London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you come to Rough Common?
Yes, Rough Common is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Planning a barbecue in Rough Common
Rough Common is about 2 miles north-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Rough Common? We cover the whole area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent.
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Canterbury West station, about 1.3 miles south-east. If the day starts at a church like Church of St. Gabriel, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 5 miles of Rough Common, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across CT2. Local streets include Ross Gardens, Firtree Close and Rough Common Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Harbledown (1 mile south-east), Upper Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Hales Place (1 mile east), Wincheap (2 miles south-east) and Thanington (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south), Whitstable (4 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (1.6 miles south-east) and Canterbury Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local schools include St Edmund's School (0.5 miles east) and The Archbishop's School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Dog and Bear pub (less than half a mile south)
Places near Rough Common
Other occasions in Rough Common
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Rough Common
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards