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BBQ Catering in Chalksole Green
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Chalksole Green. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Chalksole Green
Planning a barbecue in Chalksole Green
Chalksole Green is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Chalksole Green? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Parks such as Sladden Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Among the historic houses close to Chalksole Green are Acrise Place (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 5 miles of Chalksole Green, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ewell Minnis (1 mile east), Alkham (1 mile south-east), South Alkham (1 mile south), Wolverton (1 mile east) and Drellingore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east) and Hythe (8 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Crabble Corn Mill (3 miles east) and Folkestone Castle (3.9 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
BBQ catering in Chalksole Green, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Typical bookings include leaving parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, with BBQ ribs, sausages and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Chalksole Green, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
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Step by step
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. Autumn and winter barbecues in Chalksole Green get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us about children’s numbers
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Chalksole Green
- Served at the time you choose
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Chalksole Green
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Chalksole Green
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Chalksole Green questions
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’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Chalksole Green?
Kearsney station, about 2.5 miles east of the centre.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you come to Chalksole Green?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Who books BBQ catering in Chalksole Green?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Chalksole Green. Popular choices:
- Work barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Community fun days
- Leaving and retirement parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Anthony the Martyr, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards