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BBQ Catering for Allington
Hosting a barbecue in Allington without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Planning an event in Allington?
BBQ catering in Allington, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Allington, we’ll set up where it suits your event. On the menu are pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and close and cul-de-sac parties.
In a place like Allington, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Barbecues in Allington: gardens, clubs and local tips
Allington is about 2 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Allington and the surrounding area are covered for events. Allington is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Allington to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Barming station is about 0.8 miles away. Historic houses near Allington include Stoneacre (4.2 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Allington is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in ME16, ME20 and ME14 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Local streets include Wyatt Road, Beaver Road and Godwin Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Aylesford (1 mile north-west), Fant (1 mile south), Ditton (2 miles west), East Farleigh (2 miles south) and Kettle Corner (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north-west), Tonbridge (11 miles south-west) and Northfleet (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.3 miles south-east) and Fremlin Walk (1.3 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Local schools include The Maplesden Noakes School (0.7 miles south-east) and St. Simon Stock Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Malta Inn (0.8 miles north-east)
Towns and villages near Allington
What else we do in Allington
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Occasions we serve in Allington
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Allington. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising days
- Family celebrations
If you had Whatman Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
Where the barbecue can go in Allington
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- 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.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
Questions from Allington
Is Allington close to London?
Roughly 29 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a barbecue in Whatman Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. 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?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Allington need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- 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
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
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.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
For event organisers in Allington
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away