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BBQ Catering in Ryarsh
Hosting a barbecue in Ryarsh without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering in Ryarsh
Ryarsh barbecues: local tips
Ryarsh is about 7 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Ryarsh? We can help. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Ryarsh to London (about 25 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Ryarsh Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Ryarsh include Starkey Castle (4.6 miles north-east) and Old Soar Manor (4.7 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
We bring barbecues to events all over the ME19 postcode area. Streets in the area include The Street, Old School Lane and Brick Gardens, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Ryarsh we cover include Addington (1 mile south-west), Trottiscliffe (2 miles west), Vigo Village (2 miles north-west), Harvel (3 miles north-west) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (8 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles south-east) and Coldrum Long Barrow (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Ryarsh include Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include The Holmesdale School (2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Duke Of Wellington Public House (less than half a mile north)
BBQ catering in Ryarsh, cooked on site
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For leaving and retirement parties and community fun days, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and beef burgers and more.
In a small place like Ryarsh, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
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’ll think about the wind with you. At midsummer, it is light in Ryarsh until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Ryarsh hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
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
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Ryarsh
Other occasions in Ryarsh
Occasions we serve in Ryarsh
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Ryarsh, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Martin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Travel to Ryarsh
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME19 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Ryarsh: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Leybourne Lakes Country Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Ryarsh from London?
About 25 miles from central London.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ryarsh. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards