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Barbecue Catering in Ashley, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Ashley by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering in Ashley
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
About our BBQ catering in Ashley
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Ashley, we will set up where it suits your event. On the menu are halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for sports clubs and team events and leaving and retirement parties.
In a small place like Ashley, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
Events we cater in Ashley
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
People around Ashley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Goodnestone Park (4.9 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
Planning a barbecue in Ashley
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. We cover events in Ashley. We cater 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like East Studdal Church Hall, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, Martin Mill station is about 2.4 miles away. With the coast within about 5 miles of Ashley, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Ashley, we also cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. For an evening barbecue in Ashley, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Ashley
Is Ashley too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Ashley?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
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.
Can you cater in Ashley?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ashley and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
What affects the price in Ashley
Your quote depends on:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or CT15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Ashley
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Timed around your day
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards