Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Sturry, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Sturry. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Street parties
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
Book a BBQ in Sturry
How our BBQ catering works in Sturry
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Sturry, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We are often asked to cater fundraising days and sports clubs and team events, with pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers.
Around Sturry, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
The process
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. At midsummer, it’s light in Sturry until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Sturry?
Hot food straight off the grill
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Sturry and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Neighbourhood parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
Common questions in Sturry
Which station is closest to Sturry?
Sturry has its own station: Sturry station.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Sturry?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Sturry. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we’ll advise on the rest.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Barbecues in Sturry: gardens, clubs and local tips
Sturry is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Sturry. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If guests are travelling by rail, there is a station right in Sturry: Sturry station. If the day starts at a church like St Nicholas' Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 5 miles of Sturry, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across CT2 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include High Street, Park View and Link Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Sturry we cover include Broad Oak (1 mile west), Westbere (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Hersden (2 miles east) and Hicks Forstal (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east) and Broadstairs (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Roman Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Sturry includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (1.1 miles east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.2 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Swan Inn (less than half a mile south)
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Sturry hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
Places near Sturry
What else we do in Sturry
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away