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Barbecue Catering in South Street, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in South Street. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Fundraising days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Book a BBQ in South Street
Your questions about a catered barbecue in South Street
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to South Street?
Selling station, in South Street itself.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
BBQ catering for your event in South Street
In South Street, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Whether it is school fairs and summer fêtes and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef burgers and sausages and more.
Country barbecues near South Street are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
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Where the barbecue can go in South Street
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Parking near the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Salads
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Served at the time you choose
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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 will keep everyone in the loop.
Occasions we serve in South Street
Hot food straight off the grill
In South Street and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Club open days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
If you had Mount Ephraim Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in South Street get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
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South Street barbecues: local tips
South Street is about 3 miles south-east of Preston, in Kent. Events in South Street are part of our patch. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from South Street to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Within reach of South Street are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.4 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. 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. South Street is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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 the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on North Lane and South Street, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. For events just outside South Street, we cover Crouch (1 mile north-west), Oversland (1 mile east), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile north-east) and Winterbourne (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.7 miles east) and Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.8 miles south). Open spaces near South Street include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Sondes Arms (under half a mile south-west)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards