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Barbecue Catering in Ditton, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Ditton and don’t want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Informal weddings
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Planning an event in Ditton?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
About our BBQ catering in Ditton
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. We are often asked to cater community fun days and sports clubs and team events, with BBQ ribs, sausages and beef burgers.
Barbecues around Ditton are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
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What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Ditton
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
What affects the price in Ditton
The biggest factors are:
- Site access
- Plates or china
- Numbers
- Distance from us
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Ditton: what to know
Ditton is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Ditton and its neighbours for events. Ditton is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Ditton to Canterbury (about 27 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Aylesford station, about 0.6 miles north-east. Among the historic houses close to Ditton are Starkey Castle (4.8 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
This part of Kent takes in ME20. We can cater an event on streets such as London Road, Station Road and Scott Close, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Ditton, we also cover Aylesford (1 mile east), East Malling (1 mile west), Well Street (1 mile south-west), Allington (2 miles east) and West Malling (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
A little further out are Leybourne Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Ditton includes Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (0.5 miles north-east) and The Malling School (1 mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Kentish Quarryman pub (under half a mile north)
Ditton: your questions answered
Could you cook in Ditton Quarry?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
How far is Ditton from London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
Occasions we serve in Ditton
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Ditton book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Community fun days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Back-garden get-togethers
PTAs at schools such as Ditton Infant School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether VAT is included
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Sunset in Ditton is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Ditton hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away