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BBQ Catering in Godmersham
A catered barbecue for your event in Godmersham: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Godmersham
What affects the price in Godmersham
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Rough numbers
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Godmersham
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. Typical bookings include informal weddings and charity fundraisers, serving beef burgers, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Godmersham makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Godmersham?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why Godmersham hosts choose us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Godmersham get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you are 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.
Godmersham questions
Which station is closest to Godmersham?
The closest is Chilham station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Is Godmersham close to London?
About 50 miles from central London.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you come to Godmersham?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Godmersham and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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 if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Godmersham
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
Who books BBQ catering in Godmersham?
Six meats to choose from
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Godmersham. Some of the most common are:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Parks such as Godmersham Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Comparing caterers
- VAT, if it applies
- A clear list of what’s included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Barbecue venues around Godmersham
Godmersham is about 7 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Godmersham and its neighbours for events. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Chilham station, roughly 1.8 miles north of the centre. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Lawrence, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Godmersham, 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.
We cater events across the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street and Eggarton Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Godmersham, we cover Bilting (1 mile south-west), Mountain Street (1 mile north), Chilham (2 miles north), Old Wives Lees (2 miles north) and Shottenden (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (7 miles south-west), Canterbury (7 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-east), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Faversham (7 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south) and Chilham Castle (1.7 miles north).
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away