Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Sheldwich
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Sheldwich. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Community fun days
- Family celebrations
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in Sheldwich?
Sheldwich barbecues: local tips
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover events in Sheldwich. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Sheldwich to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sheldwich Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as Church of St James, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Sheldwich, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across ME13 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ashford Road and Lees Court Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. For events just outside Sheldwich, we cover Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Local schools include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
How our BBQ catering works in Sheldwich
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. Typical bookings include team days and staff summer parties and charity fundraisers, serving coleslaw, chicken skewers and pulled pork.
Country barbecues near Sheldwich are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Also near Sheldwich
Other occasions in Sheldwich
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Sheldwich questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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.
Is Sheldwich too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
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.
Do you come to Sheldwich?
We do. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Sheldwich
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Sheldwich book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising barbecues
Historic houses near Sheldwich include Belmont House and Gardens (1.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. By late September, sunset in Sheldwich is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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 pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards