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BBQ Catering for Acol
BBQ catering for events in Acol: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
Book a BBQ in Acol
BBQ catering for your event in Acol
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Acol: 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. Popular choices include sausages, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we’re often booked for community fun days and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Country barbecues near Acol are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Why choose BBQ catering in Acol?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Timed around your day
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
FAQs for Acol
Is Acol too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Acol
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
Occasions we serve in Acol
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Acol, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Coming by train? The nearest station is Birchington-On-Sea station, about 1.5 miles north.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Acol barbecues: local tips
Acol is about 4 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Acol? We can help. Acol is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Clubs and leisure centres near Acol can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space. If the day starts at a church like St Mildreds Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The sea is within about 4 miles of Acol, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in CT7 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. From The Street, Dilnot Lane and Margate Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Acol, we also cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile south), Birchington (1 mile north), Way (1 mile south-east), Minster (2 miles south) and Westgate-on-Sea (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles south-west), Margate (4 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (5 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Powell-Cotton Museum (0.7 miles north) and Westwood Cross (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Acol include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include King Ethelbert School (1.4 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2.4 miles north-east)
Other occasions in Acol
Organising for someone else?
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Sunset in Acol is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away