Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Aldington, Kent
Hot off the grill at your event in Aldington: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Planning an event in Aldington?
Why choose BBQ catering in Aldington?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
About our BBQ catering in Aldington
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. For community fun days and retirement do’s, we can cook coleslaw, beef burgers and pulled pork and more.
Near Aldington, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Where the barbecue can go in Aldington
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
Who books BBQ catering in Aldington?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Aldington, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
For anyone arriving by rail, Ham Street station, about 4.1 miles south-west, is the nearest station.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Towns and villages near Aldington
Other occasions in Aldington
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Aldington: gardens, clubs and local tips
Aldington is about 5 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Aldington, as well as the surrounding area. Aldington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Aldington to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Within reach of Aldington are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.9 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Parks such as Poulton Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Aldington. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Earlsfield, Walnut Ridge and Badgers Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Aldington, we cover Clap Hill (1 mile north-west), Stonestreet Green (1 mile north), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Postling Green (1 mile south-east) and Aldington Frith (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Hythe (6 miles east), Preston (15 miles north) and Hawkinge (10 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles north). Open spaces near Aldington include Hatch Park.
- Local pubs include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile east)
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. Sunset in Aldington is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Aldington
How far is Aldington from London?
Roughly 53 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Aldington too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Aldington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Aldington and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Working with your venue
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards