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BBQ Catering in Hamstreet
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Hamstreet: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
- Club open days
Planning an event in Hamstreet?
Hamstreet barbecues: local tips
Hamstreet is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Hamstreet and its neighbours for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Hamstreet Primary Academy, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. For anyone arriving by rail, Ham Street station serves Hamstreet directly.
For events in TN26, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street, Dukes Meadow and Rectory Walk or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Orlestone (1 mile north-west), Ruckinge (1 mile east), Kenardington (2 miles west), Bromley Green (2 miles north) and Stone Cross (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (14 miles east), Hythe (10 miles east), Hawkinge (14 miles east), Tenterden (7 miles west) and Cheriton (13 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.9 miles south) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The Dukes Head pub (under half a mile west)
About our BBQ catering in Hamstreet
Some hosts in Hamstreet pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. Typical bookings include fundraising days and community fun days, with beef brisket, sausages and halloumi skewers.
Near Hamstreet, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Hamstreet
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. A summer barbecue in Hamstreet stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- 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.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
Hamstreet: your questions answered
Is Hamstreet too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Hamstreet?
Hamstreet has its own station: Ham Street station.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hamstreet?
Cooked on site, served hot
In Hamstreet and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Family celebrations
After a christening at a church such as Church of the Good Shepherd, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether plates or china are included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
For event organisers in Hamstreet
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Hamstreet
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Planned to your running order
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards