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BBQ Catering for Deal
A catered barbecue for events around Deal: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Deal
BBQ catering for your event in Deal
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For school fairs and summer fêtes and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, BBQ ribs and beef burgers for your guests.
Sports clubs and schools around Deal frequently host summer barbecues, with the grill set up beside the field or car park. Get the go-ahead from the site first. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before you book.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Deal: your questions answered
Is Deal close to London?
Roughly 67 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Betteshanger Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
About the food
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Deal barbecues: local tips
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Deal. Deal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Betteshanger Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. After a christening at a church such as St Saviour's, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about a mile of Deal, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Deal sits on or near the A258 and B2056, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. For events just outside Deal, we cover Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
- Schools near Deal include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (under half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Brickmakers Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to Deal
More for events in Deal
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Deal
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Deal and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Street parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Coming by train? The nearest station is Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Deal
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How it works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Deal stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away