Kent · England
Event Catering in Gravesend
Need a caterer in Gravesend? We bring the food and cook it at your venue: a carved hog roast, a barbecue, or the two together.
- Residents’ days
- Film and TV crews
- Weddings
Event catering for Gravesend
Event catering near Gravesend
We are a mobile catering company: we bring the kitchen to you. For events in Gravesend, we cook a hog roast, a barbecue or both on site, and our team serves and tidies up. Typical bookings include care home days and birthdays and garden parties, serving beef brisket, beef burgers and salads.
In Gravesend, a lot of our bookings are garden parties at home, and our catering means nobody in the family is stuck in the kitchen. Tell us about access to the garden. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you can enjoy the event.
Where we can cook in Gravesend
The cooking area is what matters most. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Clearance from walls, tents and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Rotisserie chicken
- Beef burgers
- Potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
Hog roast, BBQ or something else?
Next to a traditional three-course caterer, our food is hearty and informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Hog roast and BBQ menus
Take a look at our pricing or hog roast or BBQ?.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Step by step
We arrive with everything we need to cook and serve, and we set up where we agreed with you. From there, food is timed to your serving time. In December, sunset in Gravesend is about 3:50pm, so think about lights and shelter for guests.
- First, you send us the occasion, date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up on the agreed spot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Choosing caterers near Gravesend
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. We cover events in Gravesend, along with the towns and villages around it. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Gravesend station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Parks such as Northfleet Urban Country Park usually need council permission for caterers, so check first.
Wherever your event is in DA12 and DA11, we can bring the roaster to you. Local streets include Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Gravesend include the A2 and A226, which makes travel to your event easy. Other places close to Gravesend we cover include Northfleet (1 mile west), Strood (5 miles south-east), Rochester (6 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west) and Chatham (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). Within reach you will find Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Count anyone who does not eat pork for the alternatives
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady.
Label cards for vegetarian and vegan food help guests choose.
Gravesend: your questions answered
Is Gravesend close to London?
About 21 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Gravesend?
Gravesend station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre.
How soon do dates go?
As soon as your date is fixed. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Does the venue need a kitchen?
No. We cook outdoors under cover: all we need is a level spot outdoors with access.
Are you a full-service caterer?
We are a mobile catering company that cooks on site: a hog roast, a barbecue or both, with vegetarian and vegan options. We serve and tidy up.
Do you come to Gravesend?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Gravesend and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How much does a hog roast cost?
It depends on numbers, the menu and how long we’re on site. Tell us your date and we’ll send a price.
Occasions we serve in Gravesend
Hog roast, barbecue or both
However big or small the event in Gravesend, a slow roast goes a long way. We are frequently asked to cater:
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and garden parties
- Wakes and gatherings after a funeral
- Work events and open days
Within reach of Gravesend are historic houses such as Cobham College (2.9 miles south). Historic venues frequently have approved caterer lists, so check early.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Site access
UK price guides vary widely: roughly £10 a head for a simple roll, rising past £20 with more included. We quote every event individually, with everything listed.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Your menu choices
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or DA12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Nearby places to Gravesend
Other occasions in Gravesend
For event organisers in Gravesend
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Freshly carved pork with crackling, stuffing and apple sauce
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away