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Barbecue Catering in Kingsdown, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Kingsdown by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer staff days
Planning an event in Kingsdown?
Common questions in Kingsdown
Which station is closest to Kingsdown?
The closest is Teynham station, roughly 2.9 miles away.
Is Kingsdown close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
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 our BBQ catering works in Kingsdown
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in Kingsdown. Whether it is back-garden get-togethers and school fairs and summer fêtes, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Kingsdown, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Why choose BBQ catering in Kingsdown?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Timed around your day
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
Why choose BBQ catering in Kingsdown?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Garden parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Work barbecues
If you had Doddington Place Gardens in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. In Kingsdown, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Include children in your numbers
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Related guides
Kingsdown barbecues: local tips
Kingsdown is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Kingsdown. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Catherine, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Teynham station, about 2.9 miles north-east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsdown. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in ME9, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newbury (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile east), Dungate (1 mile west), Bapchild (1 mile north) and Lynsted (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.9 miles north) and Newnham Castle (1.8 miles south-east).
Towns and villages near Kingsdown
What else we do in Kingsdown
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors 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