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BBQ Catering for Bloodden
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Bloodden? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering for Bloodden
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages.
About our BBQ catering in Bloodden
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and informal weddings, with sausages, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Near Bloodden, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For event organisers in Bloodden
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Bloodden
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Bloodden
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. For an evening barbecue in Bloodden, 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.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Bloodden: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Bloodden 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.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Do you cover Bloodden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Bloodden and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Events we cater in Bloodden
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Bloodden. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Retirement do’s
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Work barbecues
For a fundraiser at a school like Adisham Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
Bloodden barbecues: local tips
Bloodden is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Bloodden for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Bloodden are Goodnestone Park (1.5 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Coming by train? There is a station right in Bloodden: Adisham station. Bloodden is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in CT3, we can cook on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Adisham (1 mile north-west), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (4.5 miles north-west).
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Towns and villages near Bloodden
Other occasions in Bloodden
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away