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Barbecue Catering in Aycliffe, Kent
BBQ catering in Aycliffe: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
BBQ catering in Aycliffe
About our BBQ catering in Aycliffe
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we are often booked for team days and staff summer parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Country barbecues near Aycliffe are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Places near Aycliffe
More for events in Aycliffe
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Why choose BBQ catering in Aycliffe?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Hosts in Aycliffe book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Evening wedding food
- Retirement do’s
- Club open days
For a fundraiser at a school like Aycliffe Community Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Aycliffe
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in Aycliffe, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Travel to Aycliffe
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Aycliffe: your questions answered
Is Aycliffe close to London?
About 66 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
A catered BBQ in Aycliffe: what to know
Aycliffe is about 1 mile south of Tower Hamlets, in Kent. Aycliffe and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Aycliffe to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
A green space like Western Heights LNR is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Coming by train? The nearest station is Dover Priory station, about 1.1 miles north-east. With the coast within about 2 miles of Aycliffe, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across CT17 and CT15 and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Manor Road, Mount Road and Rugby Road or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Aycliffe, we cover Maxton (1 mile north), Farthingloe (1 mile north-west), Church Hougham (2 miles west), Dover (2 miles north) and River (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (15 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles west), Deal (8 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles west), Walmer (8 miles north-east) and Hawkinge (6 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (1.3 miles north-east) and Old Town Gaol (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include Astor College for the Arts (1 mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Crown & Sceptre pub (0.7 miles north)
Where the barbecue can go in Aycliffe
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards