Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Shorne Ridgeway
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Shorne Ridgeway. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Shorne Ridgeway
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
BBQ catering in Shorne Ridgeway, served hot
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Shorne Ridgeway, we’ll set up where it suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater garden parties and community fun days, serving sausages, beef burgers and chicken skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Shorne Ridgeway makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Shorne Ridgeway
Which station is closest to Shorne Ridgeway?
Higham station, about 2 miles north-east of the centre.
How far is Shorne Ridgeway from London?
About 24 miles from central London.
Do you come to Shorne Ridgeway?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Shorne Ridgeway and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
What else we do in Shorne Ridgeway
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Shorne Ridgeway, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Getting a price
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.
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Shorne Ridgeway barbecues: local tips
Shorne Ridgeway is about 3 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Shorne Ridgeway is well within our area for events. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 24 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Higham station is about 2 miles away. 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.
This part of Kent takes in DA12, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Racefield Close, The Ridgeway and Tanyard Hill, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Shorne Ridgeway, we also cover Shorne (1 mile north), Upper Ifield (1 mile north-west), Higham (1 mile north-east), Gadshill (1 mile east) and Thong (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north-west) and Northfleet (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include French Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Rochester Castle (3.2 miles east). Open spaces near Shorne Ridgeway include Gad's Hill and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Strood Academy (1.6 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Shorne Ridgeway
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Shorne Ridgeway
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Shorne Ridgeway
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
- Planned to your running order
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Shorne Ridgeway
Food handled by a professional team
In Shorne Ridgeway and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
Among the historic houses close to Shorne Ridgeway are Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (2.7 miles south-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are 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.
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.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away