Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Challock, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Challock by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Challock
BBQ catering for your event in Challock
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. We’re frequently asked to cater summer parties in the garden and summer staff days, serving beef brisket, beef burgers and sausages.
In a small place like Challock, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Barbecues in Challock: gardens, clubs and local tips
Challock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Challock? We cover the whole area. Challock is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Belmont House and Gardens (3.9 miles north) and Godinton House (4.5 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. For a fundraiser at a school like Challock Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Challock is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of TN25. Local streets include Chapmans Close, Blind Lane and Old Clock House Green; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Challock, we also cover Pested (1 mile north), Paddock (1 mile west), Stocker's Head (3 miles west), Badlesmere (3 miles north) and Throwley Forstal (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.9 miles north-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.6 miles south).
- Local schools include The Hayesbrook School (2.2 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Chequers pub (within half a mile south-west)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Places near Challock
Also in Challock
Events we cater in Challock
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
People around Challock book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
For guests coming by train, Wye station, about 3.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Before booking anyone
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
Questions from Challock
Do you come out to small places like Challock?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Challock?
The closest is Wye station, roughly 3.3 miles away.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
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.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Challock
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. By late September, sunset in Challock is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away