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BBQ Catering in Chartham Hatch
A catered barbecue for your event in Chartham Hatch: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering in Chartham Hatch
BBQ catering in Chartham Hatch, cooked on site
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in Chartham Hatch. Popular choices include sausages, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and charity fundraisers.
Near Chartham Hatch, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Common questions in Chartham Hatch
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Chartham Hatch?
Chartham station, about 1 mile south of the centre.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. For an evening barbecue in Chartham Hatch, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear 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 clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A catered BBQ in Chartham Hatch: what to know
Chartham Hatch is about 3 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Chartham Hatch and its neighbours for events. Chartham Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
Parks such as No Man's Orchard often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Chartham Hatch is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. From Town Lane, Nightingale Close and Bigbury Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Chartham Hatch, we cover Chartham (1 mile south), Upper Harbledown (1 mile north-east), Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (6 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Rupert Bear Museum (2.8 miles east) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (2.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west)
Why choose BBQ catering in Chartham Hatch?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why choose BBQ catering in Chartham Hatch?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Chartham Hatch, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
- Informal weddings
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Chartham station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
Towns and villages near Chartham Hatch
Other occasions in Chartham Hatch
For event organisers in Chartham Hatch
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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