Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Alkham, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Alkham: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering for Alkham
How our BBQ catering works in Alkham
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and close and cul-de-sac parties, with BBQ ribs, pulled pork and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Alkham makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
FAQs for Alkham
Can you barbecue near the sea around Alkham?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Alkham?
Kearsney station, about 2.3 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Alkham hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Perfect for your event in Alkham
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Alkham. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising days
- Community fun days
Churches such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the price includes, item by item
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
What else we do in Alkham
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Travel to Alkham
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Alkham
Alkham is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Alkham and the surrounding area are covered for events. Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Alkham to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (3.9 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Alkham, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 5 miles of Alkham, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Streets in the area include Alkham Valley Road, Hogbrook Hill Lane and Newlyn's Meadow, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in South Alkham (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-west), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north), Wolverton (1 mile north-east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.6 miles east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.
How the day works
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. At midsummer, it is light in Alkham until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- 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.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away