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Barbecue Catering in Stockbury, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Stockbury: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Stockbury
How our BBQ catering works in Stockbury
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. For charity fundraisers and community fun days, we can cook sausages, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs and more.
In a small place like Stockbury, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Who books BBQ catering in Stockbury?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around Stockbury book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
After a christening at a church such as St Mary Magdalene Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What crockery is supplied
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
Common questions in Stockbury
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Stockbury too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Can you do halal?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. In Stockbury, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
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Stockbury barbecues: local tips
Stockbury is about 4 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Stockbury is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Newington station, about 2.2 miles north-east. If you had Stockbury Hill Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Stockbury is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of ME9. Whether your event is on The Street, Hill Green Road and Harrow Court or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Yelsted (1 mile west), South Green (1 mile south-east), Hartlip (1 mile north), Lower Hartlip (1 mile north) and Danaway (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (15 miles north-west) and Minster (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bayford Court (4.6 miles east) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Three Squirrels pub (0.5 miles south)
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Stockbury?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away