Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Sharnal Street, Medway
BBQ catering for events in Sharnal Street: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Retirement do’s
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Sharnal Street
BBQ catering in Sharnal Street, cooked on site
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. We are frequently asked to cater relaxed weddings and evening receptions and fundraising barbecues, with pulled pork, beef brisket and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Sharnal Street makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Barbecue venues around Sharnal Street
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Sharnal Street and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Margaret, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south, is the nearest station.
Events anywhere in ME3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Close by, we cover events in Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Dog Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Sharnal Street
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Sharnal Street stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
Why choose BBQ catering in Sharnal Street?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Six meats to choose from
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Nearby places to Sharnal Street
Other occasions in Sharnal Street
Questions from Sharnal Street
What’s the nearest station to Sharnal Street?
Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre.
Is Sharnal Street close to London?
About 29 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll.
Occasions we serve in Sharnal Street
Food safety taken care of
In Sharnal Street, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Charity fundraisers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Historic houses near Sharnal Street include Restoration House (4.9 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards