Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Dungate
Planning a barbecue in Dungate and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Dungate
Dungate questions
How far is Dungate from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Cromers Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Do you cover Dungate?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
About our BBQ catering in Dungate
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. On the menu are sausages, BBQ ribs and coleslaw, and we are often booked for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and cricket, football and rugby club days.
Country barbecues near Dungate are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Who books BBQ catering in Dungate?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Dungate. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
PTAs at schools such as Milstead and Frinsted Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- A clear list of what’s included
- Travel and any London charges
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning a barbecue in Dungate
Dungate is about 3 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Events in Dungate are part of our patch. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Dungate to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Within reach of Dungate are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (4.6 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Parks such as Cromers Wood frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Dungate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in ME9, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Dungate, we also cover Newbury (1 mile north-east), Kingsdown (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile north), Highsted (1 mile north) and Bapchild (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles east) and Faversham (6 miles east).
A little further out are Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.6 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.5 miles south-east).
- Schools near Dungate include Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles north)
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Dungate
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Numbers
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in Dungate 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.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or ME9 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Nearby places to Dungate
Other occasions in Dungate
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away