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BBQ Catering in Nackington
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Nackington? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Nackington?
BBQ catering for your event in Nackington
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Typical bookings include fundraising barbecues and retirement do’s, serving beef brisket, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Nackington, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Barbecue venues around Nackington
Nackington is about 2 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Nackington for events. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys, frequently want a barbecue. Nackington is within about 7 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.
For events in CT4, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. If your venue is just outside Nackington, we also cover Street End (1 mile south-west), Stuppington (1 mile north-west), Lower Hardres (1 mile south), Pett Bottom (2 miles south) and Wincheap (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Dover (12 miles south-east), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (1.9 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Nackington includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include St. Anselm's Catholic School (1.1 miles north-east)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- Travel to Nackington
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT4 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Towns and villages near Nackington
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Nackington: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
How far is Nackington from London?
About 54 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How far ahead 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’ll check.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, 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. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Six meats to choose from
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Nackington need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Nackington
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Hosts in Nackington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Work barbecues
Coming by train? The nearest station is Canterbury East station, about 1.7 miles north.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away