Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Newnham, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Newnham: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Fundraising barbecues
- Work barbecues
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering for Newnham
Why choose BBQ catering in Newnham?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Newnham
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
About our BBQ catering in Newnham
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. Typical bookings include leaving and retirement parties and engagement and anniversary parties, with pulled pork, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Newnham makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. In Newnham, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What affects the price in Newnham
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Newnham
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Newnham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Garden parties
Parks such as Doddington Place Gardens often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The full menu and the sides
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Newnham barbecues: local tips
Newnham is about 4 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Newnham? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Newnham are Belmont House and Gardens (2.2 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Eastling Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Newnham, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Sharsted Hill and Newnham Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Doddington (1 mile west), Wichling (2 miles west), Bluetown (2 miles west), Hollybushes (3 miles west) and Payden Street (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles north-west), Whitstable (11 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (within half a mile east)
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
Nearby places to Newnham
Also in Newnham
Working with your venue
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Newnham: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Newnham?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Newnham. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away