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BBQ Catering in Charing
BBQ catering in Charing: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Retirement do’s
- Fundraising barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Book a BBQ in Charing
Charing: your questions answered
Is Charing close to London?
Roughly 43 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Charing?
Charing station, in Charing itself.
Do you cover Charing?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Charing and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
What do you need from the venue?
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.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
About our BBQ catering in Charing
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, with beef brisket, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a place like Charing, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
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Occasions we serve in Charing
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Charing book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
- Community fun days
- Work barbecues
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Charing Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, 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 Charing
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Charing
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
For event organisers in Charing
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
What affects the price in Charing
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Charing
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. A summer barbecue in Charing stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Get a quote
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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A catered BBQ in Charing: what to know
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Charing and the surrounding area are covered for events. Charing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Charing to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you had Spuckles and Kennelling Woods in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. For guests coming by train, Charing has its own station, Charing station. Charing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN27, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include The High Street, Market Place and Station Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find King's Head Public House (within half a mile north-east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away