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Barbecue Catering in Newington, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Newington? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Informal weddings
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
BBQ catering for Newington
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
BBQ catering in Newington, cooked on site
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will work to it. Whether it’s 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook pulled pork, sausages and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Newington, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
More for events in Newington
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Newington
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
Why choose BBQ catering in Newington?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Newington
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Six meats to choose from
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Perfect for your event in Newington
Food handled by a professional team
Hosts in Newington book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Churches such as Church of St Nicholas rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
What to look for in a quote
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A catered BBQ in Newington: what to know
Newington is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Newington? We can help. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Folkestone West station is about 1.8 miles away. Among the historic houses close to Newington are Acrise Place (3.2 miles north) and Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Newington. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 3 miles of Newington, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cover events in every part of the CT18, CT20 and CT19 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as School Lane, Newington Road and Boulevard D'erlanger, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Newington, we cover Peene (1 mile north-east), Cheriton (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile north-east), Seabrook (1 mile south) and Etchinghill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Tower Hamlets (8 miles east) and Walmer (15 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (2.5 miles east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Newington include Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Newington include Turner Free School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Britannia pub (0.9 miles south-east)
Questions from Newington
Is Newington too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Newington?
The closest is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.8 miles away.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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. Send your date and we will check.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. By late September, sunset in Newington is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away