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Barbecue Catering in Fordwich, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Fordwich? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fundraising days
- Informal weddings
- Street parties
Planning an event in Fordwich?
Events we cater in Fordwich
No host spending the day cooking
Hosts in Fordwich book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Community fun days
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Thinking of a barbecue in Chequer's Wood and Old Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How dietary needs are handled
BBQ catering for your event in Fordwich
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we’re frequently booked for summer parties in the garden and work barbecues.
Country barbecues near Fordwich are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Places near Fordwich
What else we do in Fordwich
For event organisers in Fordwich
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Common questions in Fordwich
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Is Fordwich too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
How it works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. By late September, sunset in Fordwich is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our staff serve and clear
- A full barbecue menu
- Hot food straight off the grill
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Fordwich barbecues: local tips
Fordwich is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Fordwich? We cover the whole area. Fordwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary the Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Coming by train? Sturry station is in Fordwich itself. The sea is within about 6 miles of Fordwich, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cater events across the CT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Brooklands Close, Water Meadows and King Street, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Littlebourne (2 miles south-east), Bekesbourne Hill (2 miles south), Wickhambreaux (3 miles east), Ickham (3 miles south-east) and Patrixbourne (3 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south-east), Folkestone (15 miles south), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west) and St Martins Hospital (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Fordwich includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Fordwich include Spires Academy (1.4 miles north-east) and Frank Montgomery School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Fordwich Arms (within half a mile south-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away