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Barbecue Catering in Lydd-on-Sea, Kent
A barbecue in Lydd-on-Sea, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
BBQ catering in Lydd-on-Sea
For event organisers in Lydd-on-Sea
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
BBQ catering in Lydd-on-Sea, served hot
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Lydd-on-Sea, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We are often asked to cater garden parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with beef brisket, sausages and chicken skewers.
Near Lydd-on-Sea, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lydd-on-Sea
How far is Lydd-on-Sea from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Lydd-on-Sea?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How it works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Lydd-on-Sea is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Who books BBQ catering in Lydd-on-Sea?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Lydd-on-Sea and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Summer staff days
After a christening at a church such as St Peter's, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Towns and villages near Lydd-on-Sea
What else we do in Lydd-on-Sea
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Lydd-on-Sea
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Lydd-on-Sea
Lydd-on-Sea is about 10 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Hosts in Lydd-on-Sea book us for events of all sizes. Lydd-on-Sea is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lydd-on-Sea to Canterbury (23 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Greatstone Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
This part of Kent takes in TN29 and TN28. Local streets include Taylor Road, Lade Fort Crescent and Williamson Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Lydd-on-Sea we cover include Greatstone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Dungeness (2 miles south), Littlestone-on-Sea (2 miles north), Lydd (2 miles west) and New Romney (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles north), Folkestone (13 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles north-east), Hawkinge (14 miles north-east), Tenterden (15 miles north-west) and Cheriton (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Romney 'castle' (4.2 miles north-west) and Lydd Town Museum (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Lydd-on-Sea include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Lydd-on-Sea
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Timed around your day
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards