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Barbecue Catering in Upton, Kent
A barbecue in Upton, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Upton
BBQ catering in Upton, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We serve pulled pork, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for summer staff days and retirement do’s.
Barbecues around Upton are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Who books BBQ catering in Upton?
Food safety taken care of
In Upton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Retirement do’s
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
- Evening wedding food
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Upton Junior School, frequently want a barbecue.
Before booking anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Upton until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Upton
Can you barbecue near the sea around Upton?
Yes. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Upton?
Broadstairs station, in Upton itself.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Can you cater in Upton?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Upton and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
About the food
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Nearby places to Upton
More for events in Upton
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Travel to Upton
- Plates or china
- Site access
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: 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
When you contact us, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Upton barbecues: local tips
Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Broadstairs, in Kent. Events in Upton are part of our patch. Upton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Upton has its own station, Broadstairs station. Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The sea is within about 2 miles of Upton, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT10, CT11 and CT12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. From Vale Road, Lawn Road and Upton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Being close to the A255, Upton is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. Other places close to Upton we cover include Broadstairs (1 mile north-east), St Peter's (1 mile north-west), Northwood (1 mile west), Ramsgate (1 mile south-west) and St Lawrence (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (13 miles west), Walmer (11 miles south), Whitfield (15 miles south), Sandwich (7 miles south-west) and Aylesham (13 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Westwood Cross (1.2 miles west) and Crampton Tower (within half a mile east). Open spaces near Upton include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include The Charles Dickens School (within half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Little Albion Inn (within half a mile north-east)
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
For event organisers in Upton
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Salads
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why Upton hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away