Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Clap Hill
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Clap Hill by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Retirement do’s
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BBQ catering for your event in Clap Hill
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Clap Hill, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We’re frequently asked to cater neighbourhood parties and big birthday parties, with beef burgers, coleslaw and sausages.
A barbecue in the countryside near Clap Hill makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You’ll know what’s included before booking: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Why choose BBQ catering in Clap Hill?
Food handled by a professional team
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Work barbecues
Parks such as Poulton Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Clap Hill barbecues: local tips
Clap Hill is about 4 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Clap Hill are part of our patch. Clap Hill is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Clap Hill to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Ham Street station, roughly 4.1 miles south-west of the centre. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Aldington Primary School, often want a barbecue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Clap Hill, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of TN25 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Clap Hill, we also cover Aldington (1 mile south-east), Stonestreet Green (1 mile east), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Aldington Frith (1 mile west) and Postling Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (4 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (10 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (6 miles east) and Preston (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.1 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Clap Hill include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include Walnut Tree Inn (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Clap Hill
Is Clap Hill too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Could you cook in Poulton Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. At midsummer, it’s light in Clap Hill until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- 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.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
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
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards