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BBQ Catering in The Valley
A catered barbecue for your event in The Valley: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for The Valley
Why choose BBQ catering in The Valley?
Six meats to choose from
People around The Valley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving and retirement parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Lawrence, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
BBQ catering in The Valley, cooked on site
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in The Valley, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and fundraising barbecues, serving beef burgers, sausages and chicken skewers.
Near The Valley, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the barbecue can go in The Valley
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Barbecues in The Valley: gardens, clubs and local tips
The Valley is about 6 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Hosts in The Valley book us for events of all sizes. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from The Valley to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Coming by train? Charing station is about 3.2 miles away. Within reach of The Valley are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (2.1 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of The Valley, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in ME13, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Stalisfield Green (1 mile south), Stalisfield (1 mile south), Eastling (2 miles north), Throwley Forstal (2 miles east) and Throwley (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Plough Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
What affects the price in The Valley
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to The Valley
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or ME13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in The Valley
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Sunset in The Valley is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in The Valley
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 follow the site rules.
Can you do a barbecue in Spuckles and Kennelling Woods?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you cover The Valley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, The Valley and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in The Valley
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Places near The Valley
More for events in The Valley
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away