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Barbecue Catering in Folkestone, Kent
A barbecue in Folkestone, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Street parties
- Fundraising days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Folkestone
Folkestone barbecues: local tips
Folkestone is in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Folkestone? We cover the whole area. Folkestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Folkestone to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Lower Leas Coastal Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Stella Maris Catholic Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Folkestone. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about a mile of Folkestone, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT20, CT19 and CT21, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Folkestone sits on or near the A259 and A260, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. If your venue is just outside Folkestone, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Folkestone is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with plenty of venues for events.
A little further out are Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Park Inn Hotel (within half a mile south-east)
BBQ catering in Folkestone, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Popular choices include beef burgers, pulled pork and sausages, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and leaving parties.
Birthdays, staff days and club events in Folkestone all suit a catered barbecue. Wherever it is, there needs to be an outdoor spot to cook. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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 will keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
The process
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. For an evening barbecue in Folkestone, 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.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Folkestone
Things that change the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Folkestone
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Summer staff days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Informal weddings
For anyone arriving by rail, Folkestone Central station serves Folkestone directly.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Other occasions in Folkestone
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Folkestone
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Common questions in Folkestone
Which station is closest to Folkestone?
Folkestone has its own station: Folkestone Central station.
Could you cook in Lower Leas Coastal Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: use our quote form.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away