Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Tunstall
BBQ catering in Tunstall: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
Planning an event in Tunstall?
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
BBQ catering in Tunstall, served hot
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Tunstall, we’ll set up where it suits your event. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, beef brisket and BBQ ribs and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Tunstall makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A clear way in from where we park
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
About the food
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in Tunstall 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.
Getting ready for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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Tunstall barbecues: local tips
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Tunstall are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Tunstall is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If the day starts at a church like Church of St John the Baptist, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Tunstall is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over ME9. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
- Schools near Tunstall include Fulston Manor School (0.9 miles north-east)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. 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.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Six meats to choose from
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Tunstall?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Tunstall. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
Coming by train? The nearest station is Sittingbourne station, about 1.4 miles north-east.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
Towns and villages near Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
For event organisers in Tunstall
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Tunstall questions
Which station is closest to Tunstall?
The closest is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
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.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away