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BBQ Catering for Speed Gate
Planning a barbecue in Speed Gate and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Speed Gate
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Salads
BBQ catering in Speed Gate, served hot
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We’re frequently asked to cater cricket, football and rugby club days and community fun days, with pulled pork, coleslaw and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Speed Gate makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Places near Speed Gate
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The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Evening barbecues in Speed Gate need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
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.
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What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, hot off the barbecue.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Barbecue venues around Speed Gate
Speed Gate is about 5 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Speed Gate. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Speed Gate to London (about 18 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Speed Gate are Lullingstone Castle (3.2 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Longfield Academy, frequently want a barbecue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Speed Gate, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in DA3, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Nearby, we also cater events in Fawkham Green (1 mile south-east), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), Maplescombe (2 miles south-west) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Darent Valley Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (2.4 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Rising Sun pub (under half a mile south-east)
Events we cater in Speed Gate
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Speed Gate. Some of the most common are:
- Evening wedding food
- Retirement do’s
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
What affects the price in Speed Gate
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Speed Gate
Do you come out to small places like Speed Gate?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Speed Gate?
The closest is Longfield station, roughly 2.3 miles away.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you cater in Speed Gate?
Yes, Speed Gate is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll confirm availability.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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