Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Arpinge
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Arpinge. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Arpinge?
About our BBQ catering in Arpinge
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. We’re often asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and evening wedding food, serving sausages, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
Near Arpinge, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
What affects the price in Arpinge
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Arpinge barbecues: local tips
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Events in Arpinge are part of our patch. Arpinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Folkestone West station, about 1.7 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Arpinge are Acrise Place (2.1 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (4.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Arpinge, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles of Arpinge, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT18 and the streets around it. We also bring barbecues to events in Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Arpinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.3 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cat & Custard Pot pub (0.7 miles north)
Events we cater in Arpinge
Six meats to choose from
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Arpinge. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
For a fundraiser at a school like Harcourt Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
How the day works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. In Arpinge, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Arpinge
Is Arpinge close to London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Arpinge?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come to Arpinge?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Arpinge and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is the meat halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away