Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Elham, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Elham. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
A barbecue near Elham
Common questions in Elham
Is Elham too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Elham close to London?
About 57 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
About our BBQ catering in Elham
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For sports clubs and team events and community fun days, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, sausages and beef brisket.
In a small place like Elham, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
A catered BBQ in Elham: what to know
Elham is about 5 miles north-west of Folkestone, in Kent. We cover events in Elham, along with the towns and villages around it. Elham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Elham Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile of Elham, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles of Elham, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of CT4. Whether your event is on High Street, Pound Lane and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Swingfield Minnis (2 miles east), Densole (3 miles south-east), Selsted (3 miles east), Breach (3 miles north-east) and Lodge Lees (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.3 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Elham include Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The King's Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Step by step
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. Evening barbecues in Elham need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
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.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
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How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Elham
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Elham
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Coming by train? The nearest station is Sandling station, about 4.7 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether travel is included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether plates or china are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Elham
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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