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Barbecue Catering in Monkton, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Monkton. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
Planning an event in Monkton?
How our BBQ catering works in Monkton
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and charity fundraisers, with pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Monkton makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Barbecue venues around Monkton
Monkton is about 5 miles south-west of Margate, in Kent. Hosts in Monkton book us for events of all sizes. Monkton is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Monkton Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue. For guests coming by train, Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east, is the nearest station. With the coast within about 6 miles of Monkton, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Wherever your event is in CT12, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your event could be at a house on Monkton Street, Collards Close and Seamark Close or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Monkton we cover include Hoo (1 mile east), St Nicholas at Wade (1 mile north-west), Sarre (2 miles west), East Stourmouth (2 miles south-west) and Westmarsh (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles south-west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (6 miles east), Broadstairs (7 miles east) and Whitstable (11 miles west).
A little further out are Powell-Cotton Museum (2.4 miles north-east) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (5.5 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Monkton: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Monkton?
Minster station, about 1.8 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Monkton?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Monkton. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Perfect for your event in Monkton
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Informal weddings
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
Churches such as Church of Saint Mary Magdalene rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether VAT is included
For event organisers in Monkton
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A clear way in from where we park
- Parking near the grill
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
Places near Monkton
Other occasions in Monkton
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. A summer barbecue in Monkton 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 date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards