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Barbecue Catering in Knave's Ash, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Knave's Ash without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Community fun days
- Charity fundraisers
A barbecue near Knave's Ash
BBQ catering for your event in Knave's Ash
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Popular choices include pulled pork, beef burgers and beef brisket, and we are frequently booked for big birthday parties and fundraising days.
Near Knave's Ash, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What happens on the day
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Autumn and winter barbecues in Knave's Ash get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Knave's Ash?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Knave's Ash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hoath Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before you book
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- If the price includes VAT
More for events in Knave's Ash
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Where the barbecue can go in Knave's Ash
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Knave's Ash
How far is Knave's Ash from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is Knave's Ash too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, 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 everyone in the loop.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Travel to Knave's Ash
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Knave's Ash barbecues: local tips
Knave's Ash is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Events in Knave's Ash are part of our patch. Knave's Ash is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
For guests coming by train, Herne Bay station is about 2.6 miles away. A green space like Curtis Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The sea is within about 3 miles of Knave's Ash, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT3, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. From Hicks Forstal Road and Hoath Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Knave's Ash we cover include Hoath (1 mile east), Maypole (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile north-east) and Hicks Forstal (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (5 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east) and Whitstable (5 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Knave's Ash include Spires Academy (1.6 miles south)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards