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Barbecue Catering in Northdown, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, grilled at your venue in Northdown by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering for Northdown
BBQ catering in Northdown, cooked on site
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. For back-garden get-togethers and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we can cook chicken skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers.
Around Northdown, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What happens on the day
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. Sunset in Northdown is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is normally in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
How to get a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
For event organisers in Northdown
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning a barbecue in Northdown
Northdown is about 2 miles east of Margate, in Kent. Northdown is well within our area for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Northdown to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Quex Park (4.5 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Coming by train? Broadstairs station is about 1.8 miles away. With the coast within about 2 miles of Northdown, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of CT9 and CT10. That could mean an event in a garden on Old Road, Holly Lane and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Northdown, we also cover Palm Bay (1 mile north-west), Cliftonville (1 mile west), Kingsgate (1 mile east), St Peter's (1 mile south) and Broadstairs (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (12 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (13 miles south), St Lawrence (3 miles south) and Newington (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (2.1 miles south-west) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (1.4 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Dane Court Grammar School (1.7 miles south)
- Local pubs include Captain Digby Inn (0.9 miles east)
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Common questions in Northdown
What’s the nearest station to Northdown?
Broadstairs station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
How far is Northdown from London?
About 66 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Will children like the BBQ?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Can you cater in Northdown?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Northdown and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Towns and villages near Northdown
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Perfect for your event in Northdown
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Northdown. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Evening wedding food
- Work barbecues
After a christening at a church such as St Philip, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Travel to Northdown
- How many people are eating
- Site access
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards