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Barbecue Catering in Calcott, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Calcott by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Community fun days
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Calcott
BBQ catering in Calcott, served hot
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. We serve beef brisket, sausages and chicken skewers, and we’re frequently booked for reunions and family get-togethers and big birthday parties.
Near Calcott, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters 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’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Also near Calcott
Also in Calcott
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A full barbecue menu
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Occasions we serve in Calcott
Cooked in front of your guests
People around Calcott book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sturry Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Barbecues in Calcott: gardens, clubs and local tips
Calcott is about 3 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Calcott. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you had Curtis Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sturry station, about 1.5 miles south. The sea is within about 4 miles of Calcott, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in CT3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Calcott we cover include Hicks Forstal (1 mile north-east), Broad Oak (1 mile south), Sturry (1 mile south), Herne Common (1 mile north) and Westbere (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Canterbury Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (3.2 miles south). The countryside around Calcott includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Calcott include Spires Academy (1.5 miles south-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Royal Oak Public House (0.9 miles south-west)
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Calcott questions
Can you do a barbecue in Curtis Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Calcott?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Calcott. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in Calcott stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us about children’s numbers
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the barbecue can go in Calcott
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away