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Barbecue Catering in Tickham, Kent
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Tickham? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Informal weddings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Garden parties
BBQ catering for Tickham
BBQ catering in Tickham, cooked on site
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Tickham. We are often asked to cater sports clubs and team events and team days and staff summer parties, with chicken skewers, beef burgers and pulled pork.
Near Tickham, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Occasions we serve in Tickham
Food handled by a professional team
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
For a fundraiser at a school like Lynsted and Norton Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Questions from Tickham
What’s the nearest station to Tickham?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
How far is Tickham from London?
About 41 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you come to Tickham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Tickham and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- The number of people
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
Here’s what we will ask:
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat.
What else we do in Tickham
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. At midsummer, it’s light in Tickham until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
Barbecues in Tickham: gardens, clubs and local tips
Tickham is about 3 miles west of Faversham, in Kent. Events in Tickham are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.2 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
We cater events across ME9. Local streets include Nouds Lane and Tickham Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Lewson Street (1 mile north-east), Loyterton (1 mile south-west), Norton Ash (1 mile north-east), Teynham (1 mile north) and Deerton Street (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (4 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles east) and Faversham (3 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Newnham Castle (1.9 miles south).
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards