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BBQ Catering in Finberry
A catered barbecue for events around Finberry: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Big birthday parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Planning an event in Finberry?
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. At midsummer, it is light in Finberry until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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BBQ catering for your event in Finberry
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Popular choices include beef burgers, halloumi skewers and sausages, and we are regularly asked to cater big birthday parties and work barbecues.
In a small place like Finberry, 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’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What affects the price in Finberry
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Finberry barbecues: local tips
Finberry is about 2 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Finberry. Finberry is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Within reach of Finberry are historic houses such as Godinton House (4 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 2 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Finberry, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN25, we can bring the barbecue to you. Your event could be at a house on Swift Avenue, Harrier Drive and Nuthatch Drive or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Cheeseman's Green (1 mile south), South Willesborough (1 mile north), Park Farm (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west) and Kingsnorth (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (12 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (9 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Finberry includes Hatch Park.
- Schools near Finberry include John Wallis Academy (1.8 miles north-west)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Occasions we serve in Finberry
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
PTAs at schools such as Finberry Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
Also near Finberry
Also in Finberry
Common questions in Finberry
Can you do a barbecue in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Finberry too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you come to Finberry?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Finberry and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Will children like the BBQ?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
When 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.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away