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Barbecue Catering in Buttsole, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Buttsole without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Buttsole?
Organising for someone else?
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
BBQ catering in Buttsole, cooked on site
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We are frequently asked to cater informal weddings and neighbourhood parties, serving BBQ ribs, coleslaw and sausages.
Near Buttsole, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Why choose BBQ catering in Buttsole?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Buttsole. For example:
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer staff days
For anyone arriving by rail, Sandwich station is about 2.5 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether travel is included
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Buttsole barbecues: local tips
Buttsole is about 4 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Buttsole. Buttsole is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Buttsole to Canterbury (10 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Among the historic houses close to Buttsole are Goodnestone Park (3.5 miles west) and Walmer Castle (4.9 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The sea is within about 5 miles of Buttsole, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
This part of Kent takes in CT13 and CT14, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Mill Lane, Liss Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. For events just outside Buttsole, we cover Eastry (1 mile north), Ham (1 mile east), Statenborough (1 mile north-east), Marley (2 miles east) and Felderland (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.8 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.1 miles east). Open spaces near Buttsole include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Buttsole include Sandwich Technology School (2 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (under half a mile north)
Questions from Buttsole
Do you come out to small places like Buttsole?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come to Buttsole?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Buttsole and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Buttsole
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Planned to your running order
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Towns and villages near Buttsole
What else we do in Buttsole
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. In Buttsole, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose the menu a week or so before
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Parking near the grill
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
On the menu in Buttsole
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away