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Barbecue Catering in Ewell Minnis, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Ewell Minnis. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Evening wedding food
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
A barbecue near Ewell Minnis
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Ewell Minnis hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
BBQ catering in Ewell Minnis, cooked on site
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. Typical bookings include back-garden get-togethers and summer staff days, with pulled pork, chicken skewers and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ewell Minnis makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. Evening barbecues in Ewell Minnis need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
If you’re 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 you both updated.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
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Barbecue venues around Ewell Minnis
Ewell Minnis is about 3 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Ewell Minnis and the surrounding area are covered for events. Ewell Minnis is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Ewell Minnis to Canterbury (11 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Kearsney station, about 1.9 miles east. Within reach of Ewell Minnis are historic houses such as Acrise Place (4.1 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Ewell Minnis is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 5 miles of Ewell Minnis, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in CT15, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Belsey Lane and Green Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Ewell Minnis we cover include Chalksole Green (1 mile west), Wolverton (1 mile south-east), Alkham (1 mile south), South Alkham (1 mile south-west) and Lydden (1 mile north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-west), Deal (9 miles north-east), Hythe (8 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (3 miles east).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (3 miles east) and Crabble Corn Mill (2.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Questions from Ewell Minnis
Is Ewell Minnis too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What affects the price in Ewell Minnis
Here’s what affects the price:
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ewell Minnis?
No host spending the day cooking
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Ewell Minnis. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Leaving parties
A green space like Sladden Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away