Medway · England
BBQ Catering in Upper Upnor
Hosting a barbecue in Upper Upnor without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
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BBQ catering in Upper Upnor, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. On the menu are pulled pork, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and charity fundraisers.
Country barbecues near Upper Upnor are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Where the barbecue can go in Upper Upnor
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Upper Upnor: your questions answered
Could you cook in Lower Lines Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Upper Upnor from London?
Roughly 27 miles from the centre of London.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Perfect for your event in Upper Upnor
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
Hosts in Upper Upnor book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Churches such as St Philip & St James rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Comparing caterers
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Upper Upnor hosts choose us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. In Upper Upnor, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Think about shelter for your guests
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
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Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Upper Upnor
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Upper Upnor
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Upnor is well within our area for events. We cover 68 places across Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you had Lower Lines Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wainscott Primary School, often want a barbecue.
For events in ME2, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Local streets include High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Nearby schools include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms (within half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away