Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Upchurch
BBQ catering in Upchurch: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Planning an event in Upchurch?
How our BBQ catering works in Upchurch
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include garden parties and birthdays and milestone parties, serving BBQ ribs, beef burgers and chicken skewers.
Country barbecues near Upchurch are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Why choose BBQ catering in Upchurch?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Upchurch and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
PTAs at schools such as Holywell Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Barbecues in Upchurch: gardens, clubs and local tips
Upchurch is about 3 miles east of Gillingham, in Kent. Hosts in Upchurch book us for events of all sizes. Upchurch is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Upchurch to Canterbury (20 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. A green space like Berengrave Chalk Pit is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Upchurch is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in ME9 and ME8, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. From The Street, Crosier Court and Horsham Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Upchurch, we cover Lower Halstow (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile south), Moor Street (1 mile south-west), Lower Rainham (1 mile west) and Newington (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (4 miles south-east), Gravesend (12 miles west), Faversham (11 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles west) and Minster (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles west) and Bayford Court (4.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Upchurch include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (1.4 miles south-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- An itemised quote
- A full barbecue menu
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
Places near Upchurch
Also in Upchurch
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Upchurch
Is Upchurch close to London?
About 33 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you cater in Upchurch?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Upchurch and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Should we have every meat?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Travel to Upchurch
- The number of people
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. In Upchurch, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away