A relaxed feast with a focal point
BBQ & live cooking
Live cooking adds atmosphere but also needs an agreed working area. Choose the cooking approach with the caterer and venue.
Fit the service to the venue
Ask the venue about cooking permissions before committing to equipment. Plan a separate preparation and service area plus a weather alternative.
Questions for your first conversation
What equipment comes with the team? What does the venue need to provide? Is service buffet, plated or station-based?
Compare the complete quote
Ask for separate details for: Cooking equipment, fuel arrangements, cooks, servers, sides, travel and cleanup.
Make a written service plan
Include the location, guest count, arrival time, serving window and person coordinating on the day. Record who supplies equipment, who receives deliveries and who clears the space. Ask how changes to numbers or timing affect the quote.
Provider listings are not open yet. Save this format to your event brief, then confirm practical arrangements with your chosen caterer.