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Barbecue Catering in Kingsnorth, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Kingsnorth. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Club open days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Kingsnorth
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
BBQ catering for your event in Kingsnorth
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. We are often asked to cater big birthday parties and retirement do’s, with coleslaw, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
In a small place like Kingsnorth, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Kingsnorth barbecues: local tips
Kingsnorth is about 2 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Kingsnorth, along with the towns and villages around it. Kingsnorth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Kingsnorth to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
Historic houses near Kingsnorth include Godinton House (3.2 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Kingsnorth, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN23 and TN26. Your event could be at a house on Church Hill, South Lea and Ashford Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Kingsnorth, we cover Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stubb's Cross (1 mile west), Stanhope (1 mile north), Newtown (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Schools near Kingsnorth include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Kingsnorth hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Six meats to choose from
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Events we cater in Kingsnorth
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Kingsnorth. Some of the most common are:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Michael, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Prices and what affects them
We don’t use a fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- Travel to Kingsnorth
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Kingsnorth: your questions answered
Is Kingsnorth close to London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Kingsnorth?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.9 miles away.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Working with your venue
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
The process
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. At midsummer, it is light in Kingsnorth until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, rich and tender.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards