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Barbecue Catering in Birchington, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Birchington by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Big birthday parties
- Work barbecues
- Club open days
Book a BBQ in Birchington
Step by step
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Sunset in Birchington is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Name a contact for the day
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Birchington, served hot
Some hosts in Birchington pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. On the menu are beef burgers, halloumi skewers and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and big birthday parties.
For a barbecue in Birchington, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages.
Questions from Birchington
Is Birchington close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Birchington?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Birchington hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
- Served at the time you choose
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Birchington?
Hot food straight off the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Birchington. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving parties
Within reach of Birchington are historic houses such as Quex Park (1 mile south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
Where the barbecue can go in Birchington
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
What affects the price in Birchington
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or CT7 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Nearby places to Birchington
More for events in Birchington
Planning a barbecue in Birchington
Birchington is about 3 miles west of Margate, in Kent. Hosts in Birchington book us for events of all sizes. Birchington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Birchington to Canterbury (12 miles away).
Coming by train? Birchington-On-Sea station is in Birchington itself. Clubs and leisure centres near Birchington can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space. With the coast within about 4 miles of Birchington, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT7, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Lyell Road, The Square and Alpha Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Birchington we cover include Acol (1 mile south), Westgate-on-Sea (1 mile east), Garlinge (2 miles east), Mount Pleasant (2 miles south) and Westbrook (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles south-west), Margate (3 miles east), Ramsgate (5 miles south-east), Broadstairs (5 miles east), Whitstable (12 miles west) and Deal (12 miles south).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (0.8 miles south-east) and Margate West (2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local schools include King Ethelbert School (0.7 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Powell Arms Public House (under half a mile south)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards