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Barbecue Catering in Marley, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Marley: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Marley?
FAQs for Marley
Can you do a barbecue in Ham Fen?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
BBQ catering in Marley, served hot
In Marley, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: 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. On the menu are beef burgers, pulled pork and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and fundraising barbecues.
In a small place like Marley, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Planning a barbecue in Marley
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Marley and its neighbours for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Northbourne Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue. The sea is within about 3 miles of Marley, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT14, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Broad Lane and Marley Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Marley include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Local schools include Sandwich Technology School (2.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Crown Inn (under half a mile north-east)
About the food
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Why choose BBQ catering in Marley?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Marley. For example:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Club open days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Historic houses near Marley include Walmer Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and Goodnestone Park (5 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Travel and any London charges
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
Why choose BBQ catering in Marley?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we’ve agreed. At midsummer, it’s light in Marley until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Marley
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Prices and what affects them
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Marley
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards