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BBQ Catering in Yelsted
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Yelsted. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving parties
Book a BBQ in Yelsted
BBQ catering in Yelsted, served hot
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We’re often asked to cater fundraising barbecues and big birthday parties, with coleslaw, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Yelsted 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. You will know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
A catered BBQ in Yelsted: what to know
Yelsted is about 3 miles south-east of Gillingham, in Kent. Events in Yelsted are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Yelsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Yelsted to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Yelsted, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in ME9, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. From Yelsted Road and Yelsted Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Yelsted, we cover Stockbury (1 mile east), Meresborough (1 mile north), Hartlip (1 mile north-east), Lower Hartlip (2 miles north-east) and Rainham (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (5 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (12 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (4 miles south-west). The countryside around Yelsted includes Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles north)
Nearby places to Yelsted
What else we do in Yelsted
Events we cater in Yelsted
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Yelsted. For example:
- Summer staff days
- Retirement do’s
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
If you had Stockbury Hill Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Yelsted
- Season and day of the week
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Yelsted
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A full barbecue menu
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Yelsted stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Common questions in Yelsted
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Yelsted?
Rainham (Kent) station, about 2.5 miles north of the centre.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Yelsted. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Where the barbecue can go in Yelsted
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- 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