Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Bilting
BBQ catering in Bilting: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Neighbourhood parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering in Bilting
How our BBQ catering works in Bilting
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Bilting, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is leaving and retirement parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we can cook sausages, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a small place like Bilting, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Bilting barbecues: local tips
Bilting is about 6 miles north-east of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Bilting? We cover the whole area. Bilting is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Bilting to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wye School, frequently want a barbecue. If guests are travelling by rail, Wye station, about 1.7 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Bilting. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in TN25, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. That could mean an event in a garden on Canterbury Road and Bilting Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Bilting we cover include Godmersham (1 mile north-east), Mountain Street (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles north-west), Chilham (3 miles north-east) and Shottenden (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (6 miles south-west), Canterbury (8 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (8 miles north).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles south).
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Who books BBQ catering in Bilting?
Food handled by a professional team
In Bilting, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Retirement do’s
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
A green space like Godmersham Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Bilting hosts choose us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Bilting
What’s the nearest station to Bilting?
Wye station, about 1.7 miles south of the centre.
Is Bilting too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do children usually eat?
Usually, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Nearby places to Bilting
What else we do in Bilting
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. A summer barbecue in Bilting stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards