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BBQ Catering for Lydden
A catered barbecue for events around Lydden: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Summer staff days
- Garden parties
- Evening wedding food
Book a BBQ in Lydden
Why choose BBQ catering in Lydden?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why Lydden hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
BBQ catering in Lydden, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Popular choices include pulled pork, sausages and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater summer staff days and evening wedding food.
In a small place like Lydden, 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 get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Nearby places to Lydden
What else we do in Lydden
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Lydden
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
Why choose BBQ catering in Lydden?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Lydden and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary Church of St Mary Virgin, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we will ask:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lydden
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Lydden?
The closest is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Can you cater in Lydden?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Lydden and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
When 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 will check.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Barbecues in Lydden: gardens, clubs and local tips
Lydden is about 3 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Lydden? We cover the whole area. Lydden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Lydden Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.6 miles south-east of the centre. Lydden is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 5 miles of Lydden, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on St Marys Rise, Canterbury Road and The Close or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Coldred (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile south-west), Temple Ewell (1 mile south-east), Halfway Street (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Dover (3 miles south-east), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (8 miles north-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Dover Transport Museum (2.3 miles south-east) and Dover Castle (4.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lydden includes Dover Western Heights.
- Local pubs include Hope Inn (within half a mile west)
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Lydden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Get a quote
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away