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Barbecue Catering in Denton, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Denton: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Retirement do’s
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Planning an event in Denton?
Denton barbecues: local tips
Denton is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Denton. Denton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Denton to Canterbury (about 8 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 2.7 miles east of the centre. Historic houses near Denton include Acrise Place (3.4 miles south-west) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Denton is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the CT4 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street and Canterbury Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Open spaces near Denton include Cheriton Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The Jackdaw Inn (within half a mile south-east)
BBQ catering in Denton, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. Popular choices include beef brisket, sausages and BBQ ribs, and we’re regularly asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and team days and staff summer parties.
Country barbecues near Denton are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Denton 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.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear 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.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Perfect for your event in Denton
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Denton and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
- Neighbourhood parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Parks such as Jumping Downs frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Before booking anyone
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Denton
How far is Denton from London?
Roughly 59 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you come to Denton?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Denton and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Denton
Other occasions in Denton
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away