Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Godinton
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Godinton by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering for Godinton
How our BBQ catering works in Godinton
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Whether it is team days and staff summer parties and family celebrations, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef brisket and coleslaw for your guests.
Around Godinton, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls.
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Occasions we serve in Godinton
Food handled by a professional team
In Godinton, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Community fun days
A green space like Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What your quote should include
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
Also near Godinton
Other occasions in Godinton
A catered BBQ in Godinton: what to know
Godinton is about 1 mile north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Godinton are part of our patch. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Godinton, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN23, TN25 and TN24, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Chart Road, Bridge Road and Chart Avenue, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Great Chart (1 mile south-west), Ashford (1 mile south-east), Potters Corner (1 mile north), Stanhope (1 mile south) and Bockhanger (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (11 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find County Square (1.1 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park.
- Local schools include Highworth Grammar School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (0.8 miles south-west)
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. For an evening barbecue in Godinton, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Godinton questions
What’s the nearest station to Godinton?
Ashford International station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
What do children generally eat?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you cover Godinton?
We do. Send us the address and we will check the date.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Godinton
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
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 feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Godinton hosts choose us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Six meats to choose from
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Parking near the grill
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away