Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Upstreet
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Upstreet by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Charity fundraisers
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Upstreet?
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
BBQ catering for your event in Upstreet
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Upstreet: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For close and cul-de-sac parties and summer parties in the garden, we can cook coleslaw, pulled pork and sausages and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Upstreet makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Upstreet barbecues: local tips
Upstreet is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Upstreet is well within our area for events. Upstreet is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 6 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. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Chislet Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue. The sea is within about 5 miles of Upstreet, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as St Mary's Gardens, Becketts Wood and Grove Ferry Hill or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. For events just outside Upstreet, we cover Grove (1 mile south), West Stourmouth (2 miles east), Sarre (2 miles north-east), Preston (2 miles south-east) and East Stourmouth (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (8 miles west).
Nearby you will also find St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Nearby schools include Spires Academy (2.4 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Grove Ferry Inn (less than half a mile east)
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Upstreet get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
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.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. 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 book our barbecue in Upstreet
- Served at the time you choose
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
Places near Upstreet
Also in Upstreet
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Upstreet
Can you barbecue near the sea around Upstreet?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Upstreet close to London?
Roughly 57 miles from the centre of London.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Is the food cooked safely?
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.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Why choose BBQ catering in Upstreet?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Upstreet and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Thinking of a barbecue in Grove Ferry Picnic Area? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards