Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Coldred
A catered barbecue for events around Coldred: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Coldred
How our BBQ catering works in Coldred
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. On the menu are chicken skewers, beef brisket and sausages, and we are regularly asked to cater club open days and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Near Coldred, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
We work out each quote from:
- Travel to Coldred
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Questions from Coldred
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you barbecue near the sea around Coldred?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you cater in Coldred?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Served at the time you choose
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Barbecues in Coldred: gardens, clubs and local tips
Coldred is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover events in Coldred, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Coldred to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like Lydden Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Coldred is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 5 miles of Coldred, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Sibertswold (1 mile north-west), Lydden (1 mile south), Waldershare (1 mile north-east), Halfway Street (1 mile west) and Eythorne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (15 miles north-east).
A little further out are Dover Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (0.7 miles north-west)
Why choose BBQ catering in Coldred?
Food safety taken care of
In Coldred and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
Historic houses near Coldred include Goodnestone Park (4.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What your quote should include
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- VAT, if it applies
How it works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. By late September, sunset in Coldred is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Include children in your numbers
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or CT15 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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Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Towns and villages near Coldred
What else we do in Coldred
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards