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BBQ Catering for Chilham
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Chilham by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering for Chilham
How our BBQ catering works in Chilham
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Typical bookings include fundraising barbecues and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, with beef burgers, coleslaw and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Chilham, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often 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 or tidying up afterwards.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we’ve agreed. For an evening barbecue in Chilham, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- 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.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Send final numbers in good time
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
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. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Chilham
Other occasions in Chilham
Barbecue venues around Chilham
Chilham is about 5 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Events in Chilham are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If guests are travelling by rail, Chilham station serves Chilham directly. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Chilham, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Wherever your event is in CT4, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your event is on The Street, The Square and Bagham Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Chilham, we also cover Mountain Street (1 mile south-west), Old Wives Lees (1 mile north), Godmersham (2 miles south), Shottenden (2 miles west) and Perrywood (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (8 miles north) and Faversham (6 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Chilham Castle (under half a mile west). Open spaces near Chilham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include Woolpack Inn (less than half a mile west)
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Common questions in Chilham
Could you cook in Broadham Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you come out to small places like Chilham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Occasions we serve in Chilham
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Chilham and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Evening wedding food
PTAs at schools such as Chilham frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Travel and any London charges
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards