Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in St Mary's Bay, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in St Mary's Bay: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering for St Mary's Bay
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
BBQ catering in St Mary's Bay, cooked on site
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include close and cul-de-sac parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, serving beef brisket, halloumi skewers and sausages.
For a barbecue in St Mary's Bay, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll do the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Questions from St Mary's Bay
Can you do a barbecue in Romney Warren Country Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is St Mary's Bay close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
A catered BBQ in St Mary's Bay: what to know
St Mary's Bay is about 6 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in St Mary's Bay book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from St Mary's Bay to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like The Marsh Academy, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN29. Whether your event is on Maple Drive, Oak Drive and Beechwood Close or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in St Mary in the Marsh (1 mile west), Burmarsh (3 miles north), Newchurch (3 miles north-west), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles north-west), Folkestone (10 miles north-east), Hythe (6 miles north-east), Hawkinge (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (13 miles west) and Cheriton (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romney 'castle' (3.6 miles west).
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in St Mary's Bay is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Travel to St Mary's Bay
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Towns and villages near St Mary's Bay
What else we do in St Mary's Bay
Perfect for your event in St Mary's Bay
Food safety taken care of
In St Mary's Bay, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Community fun days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Informal weddings
A green space like Romney Warren Country Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Our staff serve and clear
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away