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BBQ Catering in Dunkirk
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Dunkirk by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Charity fundraisers
- Family celebrations
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Dunkirk?
BBQ catering for your event in Dunkirk
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Whether it’s big birthday parties and neighbourhood parties, we can cook sausages, coleslaw and beef brisket for your guests.
Near Dunkirk, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. For an evening barbecue in Dunkirk, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why us?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Dunkirk
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Towns and villages near Dunkirk
More for events in Dunkirk
A catered BBQ in Dunkirk: what to know
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Dunkirk and its neighbours for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
For anyone arriving by rail, Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Thinking of a barbecue in Mount Ephraim Gardens? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Dunkirk, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 6 miles of Dunkirk, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in ME13 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. From London Road and Courtenay Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Dunkirk, we cover Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Open spaces near Dunkirk include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
Where the barbecue can go in Dunkirk
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Dunkirk
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- New potatoes
Events we cater in Dunkirk
Cooked on site, served hot
Hosts in Dunkirk book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Retirement do’s
If the day starts at a church like Christ Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- What crockery is supplied
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
FAQs for Dunkirk
Could you cook in Mount Ephraim Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Dunkirk too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards