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BBQ Catering in Sandway
BBQ catering in Sandway: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Work barbecues
- Retirement do’s
Book a BBQ in Sandway
Occasions we serve in Sandway
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Sandway book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
- Club open days
- Informal weddings
Within reach of Sandway are historic houses such as Leeds Castle (3.3 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
BBQ catering in Sandway, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Sandway: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and charity fundraisers, serving pulled pork, sausages and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Sandway makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Sandway
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do a barbecue in Kiln Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What affects the price in Sandway
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Sandway
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
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, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Sandway
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- 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’re ready to eat.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Sandway hosts choose us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Timed around your day
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Sandway barbecues: local tips
Sandway is about 8 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Sandway are part of our patch. Sandway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Sandway to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. A green space like Kiln Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Sandway. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in ME17. Your event could be at a house on Headcorn Road, Sandway Road and Old Ham Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Sandway we cover include Platt's Heath (1 mile south-west), Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south), Marley (1 mile north-west) and Harrietsham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are The Dog Collar Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (2.1 miles south).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Sunset in Sandway is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Nearby places to Sandway
Other occasions in Sandway
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away