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BBQ Catering in Shepway
Want a barbecue in Shepway without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Evening wedding food
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer staff days
Book a BBQ in Shepway
BBQ catering in Shepway, served hot
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Typical bookings include close and cul-de-sac parties and reunions and family get-togethers, with beef brisket, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
For a barbecue in Shepway, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A catered BBQ in Shepway: what to know
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Shepway? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Shepway to Canterbury (about 23 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like St Martin's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, Maidstone West station, about 1.7 miles north-west, is the nearest station. Shepway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in ME15, we can bring the barbecue to you. Streets in the area include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Shepway is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Planned to your running order
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Occasions we serve in Shepway
Can be paired with a hog roast
Hosts in Shepway book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
Parks such as Mote Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
FAQs for Shepway
What’s the nearest station to Shepway?
The closest is Maidstone West station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
How far is Shepway from London?
About 32 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away