Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Newtown, Kent
BBQ catering in Newtown: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Fundraising days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Newtown
Barbecues in Newtown: gardens, clubs and local tips
Newtown is about 1 mile south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Newtown. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Ashford International station, roughly 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (2.9 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Newtown is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN24 and TN23 and the streets around it. From Bath Road, Mead Road and Royds Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. We also bring barbecues to events in South Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-west), Willesborough (1 mile north-east), Ashford (1 mile north-west) and Finberry (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Ashford Designer Outlet (0.5 miles north) and William Harvey Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Newtown include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The North School (1.1 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Albion Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
BBQ catering for your event in Newtown
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We serve halloumi skewers, beef brisket and beef burgers, and we are regularly asked to cater street parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
For a barbecue in Newtown, the garden is often the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll do the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Working with your venue
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
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.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or TN24 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. At midsummer, it’s light in Newtown until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Newtown: your questions answered
Could you cook in Ashford Green Corridors?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What do children typically eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Perfect for your event in Newtown
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
People around Newtown book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Work barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Informal weddings
Thinking of a barbecue in Ashford Green Corridors? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
Where the barbecue can go in Newtown
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
What we serve
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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