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Barbecue Catering in Shalmsford Street, Kent
Want a barbecue in Shalmsford Street without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Club open days
- Street parties
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Shalmsford Street
BBQ catering in Shalmsford Street, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a photo of the space and we will confirm it. We’re often asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving sausages, beef brisket and beef burgers.
For a barbecue in Shalmsford Street, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Shalmsford Street hosts choose us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning a barbecue in Shalmsford Street
Shalmsford Street is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover events in Shalmsford Street. Shalmsford Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
A green space like Broadham Down is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Shalmsford Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Old Church Road, Pomfret Road and Summer Piece Grove or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Shalmsford Street we cover include Chartham (1 mile north), Mystole (1 mile west), Garlinge Green (1 mile south), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (2.6 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Shalmsford Street includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Shalmsford Street
Also in Shalmsford Street
What affects the price in Shalmsford Street
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Shalmsford Street
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shalmsford Street and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
- Retirement do’s
If guests are travelling by rail, Chartham station is about 0.5 miles away.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Shalmsford Street is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Shalmsford Street
Could you cook in Broadham Down?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Shalmsford Street from London?
Roughly 51 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What do children generally eat?
Generally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Shalmsford Street. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away