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Barbecue Catering in Rushenden, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Rushenden. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Summer staff days
- Leaving parties
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Rushenden
Events we cater in Rushenden
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Rushenden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Family celebrations
- Charity fundraisers
- Sports clubs and team events
If the day starts at a church like Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
BBQ catering in Rushenden, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Rushenden, we’ll set up where it suits your event. For neighbourhood parties and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Rushenden, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rushenden?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A full barbecue menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
A catered BBQ in Rushenden: what to know
Rushenden is about 2 miles south-west of Sheerness, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Rushenden. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Queenborough School and Nursery, often want a barbecue. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Queenborough station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre.
We bring barbecues to events all over the ME11 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Well Road, Manor Road and First Avenue or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. For events just outside Rushenden, we cover Queenborough (1 mile north-east), Halfway Houses (2 miles north-east), Sheerness (2 miles north-east), Blue Town (2 miles north) and Grain (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (9 miles south-east), Minster (3 miles east) and Davington (9 miles south-east).
A little further out are Queenborough Guildhall Museum (0.5 miles north) and Castle Rough (3.5 miles south).
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey (2.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Old House at Home (0.5 miles north)
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Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Site access
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
For event organisers in Rushenden
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Rushenden get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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Rushenden questions
How far is Rushenden from London?
Roughly 36 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Rushenden too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Rushenden. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away