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Barbecue Catering in Doddington, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Doddington: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A barbecue near Doddington
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Parking near the grill
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
BBQ catering for your event in Doddington
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will plan around it. Typical bookings include fundraising barbecues and reunions and family get-togethers, serving halloumi skewers, pulled pork and chicken skewers.
Near Doddington, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Towns and villages near Doddington
Other occasions in Doddington
Events we cater in Doddington
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
In Doddington, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Coming by train? Teynham station is about 4 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
A catered BBQ in Doddington: what to know
Doddington is about 5 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Doddington? We cover the whole area. Doddington is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of the Beheading of St John the Baptist, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Historic houses near Doddington include Belmont House and Gardens (3.3 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Doddington, 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 ME9, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on The Street, Old Lenham Road and Northdown or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Wichling (1 mile south-west), Bluetown (1 mile north-west), Newnham (1 mile east), Hollybushes (1 mile west) and Payden Street (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (1.4 miles east).
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (less than half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Doddington
Is Doddington too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Doddington?
Teynham station, about 4 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Do you cover Doddington?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Doddington and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Plan shelter for your guests.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
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. By late September, sunset in Doddington is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards