Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Derringstone
Hot off the grill at your event in Derringstone: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Team days and staff summer parties
A barbecue near Derringstone
About our BBQ catering in Derringstone
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. In Derringstone, we will set up where it suits your event. We are often asked to cater informal weddings and work barbecues, with beef brisket, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Derringstone makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A clear quote with everything listed
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Sunset in Derringstone is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Related guides
Organising for someone else?
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Barbecues in Derringstone: gardens, clubs and local tips
Derringstone is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Derringstone? We can help. Derringstone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Derringstone to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Snowdown station is about 2.6 miles away. Within reach of Derringstone are historic houses such as Goodnestone Park (4.2 miles north-east) and Acrise Place (4.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Derringstone is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on Derringstone Street, The Causeway and Railway Hill or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west), Barham (1 mile north), Gravel Castle (1 mile east), Out Elmstead (1 mile north) and Marley (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.3 miles north-west).
Nearby places to Derringstone
Other occasions in Derringstone
Occasions we serve in Derringstone
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Derringstone. For example:
- Evening wedding food
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Family celebrations
- Club open days
For a fundraiser at a school like Barham Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- How dietary needs are handled
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Derringstone
- Numbers
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
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.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Questions from Derringstone
How far is Derringstone from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is Derringstone 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.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
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’ll check.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards