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Barbecue Catering in Hawkinge, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Hawkinge: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
BBQ catering in Hawkinge
BBQ catering in Hawkinge, served hot
For bigger events in Hawkinge, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. We serve pulled pork, beef brisket and chicken skewers, and we are often booked for Fêtes, fairs and sports days and big birthday parties.
For a barbecue in Hawkinge, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
What affects the price in Hawkinge
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
Hawkinge: your questions answered
How far is Hawkinge from London?
About 60 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Hawkinge
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About the food
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in Hawkinge stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Hawkinge: what to know
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Hawkinge for events. Hawkinge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hawkinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hawkinge are Acrise Place (2 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. PTAs at schools such as The Churchill School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Hawkinge is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of Hawkinge, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in CT18 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Whether your event is on The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hawkinge includes Cheriton Hill.
- Local schools include Turner Free School (1.6 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Mayfly pub (under half a mile south-east)
Who books BBQ catering in Hawkinge?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Family celebrations
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising barbecues
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Folkestone West station, about 2 miles south.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether travel is included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away