Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Dargate, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Dargate: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Informal weddings
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Dargate
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
BBQ catering for your event in Dargate
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. On the menu are BBQ ribs, pulled pork and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater street parties and family celebrations.
Country barbecues near Dargate are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Dargate barbecues: local tips
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Dargate for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Hernhill Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. A green space like Mount Ephraim Gardens is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The sea is within about 4 miles of Dargate, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in ME13, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include Red Lion pub (0.8 miles south-west)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Where the barbecue can go in Dargate
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Perfect for your event in Dargate
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Dargate. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
What your quote should include
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Dargate: your questions answered
Can you barbecue near the sea around Dargate?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
What do children generally eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. A summer barbecue in Dargate stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away