Medway · England
Barbecue Catering in Strood, Medway
Hosting a barbecue in Strood without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Strood
Who books BBQ catering in Strood?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Strood and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church such as St Francis' Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
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BBQ catering in Strood, served hot
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We serve BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraising days and school fairs and summer fêtes.
A summer barbecue at a club or school in Strood is a popular fundraiser, and the grill can go on the edge of the field or in the car park. Get the go-ahead from the site first. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
A catered BBQ in Strood: what to know
Strood is about 3 miles north-west of Chatham, in Medway. Strood is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Strood is one of 68 places in Medway where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Elaine Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Parks such as Rede Common frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Here we cover the ME2, ME1 and ME3 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Ash Road, Gun Lane and Pine Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Main roads around Strood include the A2 and A226, which makes travel to your event easy. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Rochester (1 mile east), Borstal (1 mile south), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (2 miles south-west) and Upper Bush (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (6 miles east), Luton (3 miles south-east), Park Wood (6 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south-east). Strood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with plenty of venues for events.
Nearby you’ll also find Six Poor Travellers House (1.2 miles east) and French Hospital (1.2 miles east). Open spaces near Strood include Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Strood Academy (0.6 miles north-west) and Temple School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Crispin And Crispianus Public House (0.6 miles east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.9 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Questions from Strood
Could you cook in Rede Common?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Strood?
Strood station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
How it works
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Strood stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away