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BBQ Catering in Great Chart
BBQ catering in Great Chart: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Great Chart
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Great Chart
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
BBQ catering for your event in Great Chart
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. On the menu are pulled pork, coleslaw and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and fundraising days.
In a small place like Great Chart, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Great Chart
Can you do a barbecue in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Which station is closest to Great Chart?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Can you cater in Great Chart?
Yes, Great Chart is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Why choose BBQ catering in Great Chart?
Cooked in front of your guests
In Great Chart, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
Coming by train? Ashford International station is about 1.8 miles away.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Prices and what affects them
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
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. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or TN23 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Great Chart?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. 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.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Planned to your running order
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For planners, venues and organisers
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 everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Great Chart is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Great Chart: what to know
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Great Chart for events. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Great Chart to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Ashford Community Woodland? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Great Chart Primary School, often want a barbecue. Great Chart is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in TN23 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Great Chart, we cover Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Great Chart includes Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Great Chart include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Little Black Dog pub (under half a mile north-west)
Places near Great Chart
More for events in Great Chart
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away