Kent · England
BBQ Catering for The Brents
Planning a barbecue in The Brents and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Community fun days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
Planning an event in The Brents?
About our BBQ catering in The Brents
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We are often asked to cater leaving and retirement parties and reunions and family get-togethers, serving halloumi skewers, coleslaw and beef burgers.
Barbecues around The Brents are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
The process
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in The Brents until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- 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 clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Other occasions in The Brents
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Why choose BBQ catering in The Brents?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to The Brents
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
The Brents barbecues: local tips
The Brents is about 1 mile north-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover The Brents and its neighbours for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from The Brents to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Historic houses near The Brents include Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Thinking of a barbecue in Oare Meadow? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Ham Road, Back Lane and Quay Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in Davington (1 mile west), Faversham (1 mile south-west), Preston (1 mile south), Oare (1 mile north-west) and Ospringe (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (8 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Newnham Castle (4.6 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (under half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Brents Tavern (within half a mile north-west)
Occasions we serve in The Brents
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around The Brents. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving parties
After a christening at a church such as Faversham Parish Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
FAQs for The Brents
What’s the nearest station to The Brents?
Faversham station, about 0.6 miles south of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue in Oare Meadow?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you cover The Brents?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, The Brents and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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