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BBQ Catering for Tonge
Planning a catered barbecue in Tonge? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Tonge?
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Travel to Tonge
- The date and time of year
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Tonge
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Whether it is back-garden get-togethers and charity fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, beef brisket and coleslaw.
Near Tonge, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
About the food
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
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Questions from Tonge
Which station is closest to Tonge?
Teynham station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Tonge too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Where the barbecue can go in Tonge
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Tonge
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Occasions we serve in Tonge
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Tonge book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Community fun days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Sittingbourne Community College, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The full menu and the sides
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Evening barbecues in Tonge need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Served at the time you choose
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
A catered BBQ in Tonge: what to know
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Hosts in Tonge book us for events of all sizes. Tonge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Giles, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Thinking of a barbecue in Milton Creek Country Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Other places close to Tonge we cover include Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- 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