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BBQ Catering for Lodge Lees
Planning a catered barbecue in Lodge Lees? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering in Lodge Lees
BBQ catering in Lodge Lees, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Lodge Lees: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For back-garden get-togethers and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, beef burgers and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Lodge Lees makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Occasions we serve in Lodge Lees
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Lodge Lees. For example:
- Work barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 3 miles east of the centre.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
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.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Lodge Lees barbecues: local tips
Lodge Lees is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover events in Lodge Lees, as well as the surrounding area. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Lodge Lees to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
A green space like Jumping Downs is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Within reach of Lodge Lees are historic houses such as Acrise Place (3.4 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Lodge Lees is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in CT4 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Denton (1 mile east), Breach (1 mile west), Wootton (1 mile south-east), Shelvin (1 mile east) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
- Local pubs include The Jackdaw Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Questions from Lodge Lees
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Lodge Lees from London?
Roughly 58 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Lodge Lees
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
The process
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in Lodge Lees is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
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.
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What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Lodge Lees
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Also in Lodge Lees
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards