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BBQ Catering in Guston
Planning a catered barbecue in Guston? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
A barbecue near Guston
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
BBQ catering for your event in Guston
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Popular choices include coleslaw, pulled pork and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for big birthday parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Guston makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Where the barbecue can go in Guston
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Guston
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
What affects the price in Guston
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Guston
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. By late September, sunset in Guston is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
A catered BBQ in Guston: what to know
Guston is about 2 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. We cover Guston and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Martin Mill station, about 1.6 miles north-east, is the nearest station. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. With the coast within about 3 miles of Guston, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in CT15, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Chance Meadow and The Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Langdon (1 mile north-east), Church Whitfield (1 mile north-west), West Cliffe (1 mile east), Martin Mill (2 miles north-east) and Charlton-in-Dover (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north), Deal (5 miles north-east) and Hythe (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Castle (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Guston include Dover Western Heights.
- Nearby schools include Guston Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Swingate Inn (0.8 miles south-east)
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
A barbecue or other catering?
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. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Why choose BBQ catering in Guston?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Guston and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
- Community fun days
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Duke of York's Royal Military School, often want a barbecue.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Plates, china and cutlery
Nearby places to Guston
Other occasions in Guston
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Guston
What’s the nearest station to Guston?
The closest is Martin Mill station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Guston?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
What do children typically eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards