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BBQ Catering in Shorne
Want a barbecue in Shorne without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in Shorne
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
BBQ catering for your event in Shorne
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and evening wedding food, with halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
Near Shorne, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
How the day works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. In Shorne, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Common questions in Shorne
Can you do a barbecue in Shorne Woods Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Shorne close to London?
About 23 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What do you need from the venue?
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.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Shorne. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
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.
Events we cater in Shorne
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Shorne and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Shorne hosts choose us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Shorne barbecues: local tips
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Events in Shorne are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Shorne to London (23 miles away).
If you had Shorne Woods Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Local streets include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Shorne we cover include Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose and Crown pub (within half a mile south)
Also near Shorne
More for events in Shorne
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards