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Barbecue Catering in Dover, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Dover? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Dover
Common questions in Dover
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s the nearest station to Dover?
Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
BBQ catering for your event in Dover
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. Popular choices include beef brisket, halloumi skewers and sausages, and typical bookings are for summer staff days and community fun days.
A summer barbecue at a club or school in Dover is a popular fundraiser, and the grill can go on the edge of the field or in the car park. Get the go-ahead from the site first. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Towns and villages near Dover
What else we do in Dover
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
How it works
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. A summer barbecue in Dover stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Dover
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecues in Dover: gardens, clubs and local tips
Dover is in Kent. Dover and the surrounding area are covered for events. Dover is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. A green space like Connaught Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The sea is within about 2 miles of Dover, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
For events in CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Local streets include London Road, High Street and Church Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Main roads around Dover include the A2 and A20, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Dover has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Open spaces near Dover include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Dover include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (less than half a mile south-west)
Occasions we serve in Dover
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
For guests coming by train, Dover Priory station is about 0.9 miles away.
Before you book anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask which items contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
For event organisers in Dover
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards