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BBQ Catering in Chartham
Want a barbecue in Chartham without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Club open days
Planning an event in Chartham?
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
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.
How our BBQ catering works in Chartham
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Chartham and we will check it works. Whether it’s close and cul-de-sac parties and leaving parties, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
Near Chartham, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Perfect for your event in Chartham
No host spending the day cooking
In Chartham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
- Community fun days
Thinking of a barbecue in No Man's Orchard? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
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Chartham questions
Do you cater at venues 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.
Is Chartham too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you do halal?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. In Chartham, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Chartham hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
- Cooked on site by our chef
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Chartham barbecues: local tips
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover events in Chartham, as well as the surrounding area. Chartham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
Coming by train? Chartham station is in Chartham itself. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chartham, 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.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Station Road, River Court and The Green or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Chartham we cover include Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Artichoke Inn (under half a mile south-east)
For event organisers in Chartham
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards