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Barbecue Catering in Ash, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Ash: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Book a BBQ in Ash
BBQ catering in Ash, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Whether it’s charity fundraisers and street parties, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers.
Around Ash, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. In Ash, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Ash: your questions answered
Is Ash close to London?
About 61 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Ash?
Sandwich station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
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.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Barbecue venues around Ash
Ash is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Ash? We can help. Ash is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Ash to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Goodban Square and Chilton Place or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Guilton (1 mile west), Weddington (1 mile north-east), Durlock (1 mile west), Cop Street (1 mile north) and Coombe (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Ash include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Chequer Inn (within half a mile west)
Events we cater in Ash
Food handled by a professional team
People around Ash book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Within reach of Ash are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (3.3 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Plates, china and cutlery
- A clear list of what’s included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. 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 you get with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Also near Ash
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What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
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.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards