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BBQ Catering for Upper Ifield
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Upper Ifield: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Upper Ifield
BBQ catering in Upper Ifield, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. We are frequently asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and team days and staff summer parties, with pulled pork, coleslaw and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Upper Ifield are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Upper Ifield
Which station is closest to Upper Ifield?
The closest is Higham station, roughly 2.2 miles away.
Is Upper Ifield too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Upper Ifield. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Upper Ifield barbecues: local tips
Upper Ifield is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. Hosts in Upper Ifield book us for events of all sizes. Upper Ifield is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Upper Ifield to London (23 miles away).
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. Nearby historic houses include Cobham College (1.9 miles south-west) and Temple Manor (3.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
For events in DA12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Nearby, we also cater events in Shorne (1 mile east), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south-east), Thong (1 mile west), Chalk (1 mile north) and Higham (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (3 miles north-west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Gravesham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Rede Common.
- Local schools include Thamesview School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Rose and Crown pub (0.5 miles east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Also in Upper Ifield
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Upper Ifield hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. For an evening barbecue in Upper Ifield, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
What affects the price in Upper Ifield
Here’s what affects the price:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
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
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Upper Ifield?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upper Ifield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
For guests coming by train, Higham station is about 2.2 miles away.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards