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Barbecue Catering in Northwood, Kent
A barbecue in Northwood, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Book a BBQ in Northwood
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
How our BBQ catering works in Northwood
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. You choose the mix that suits your event. For relaxed weddings and evening receptions and sports clubs and team events, we can cook chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and beef burgers.
Barbecues around Northwood are often relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
FAQs for Northwood
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Which station is closest to Northwood?
The closest is Ramsgate station, roughly 0.8 miles away.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
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. Use our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in Northwood
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
Planning a barbecue in Northwood
Northwood is about 1 mile north-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cover Northwood and its neighbours for events. We cover 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Northwood to Canterbury (about 15 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St Mark's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Among the historic houses close to Northwood are Quex Park (3.6 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The sea is within about 2 miles of Northwood, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT12, CT10 and CT11, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Gwyn Road, Coxes Lane and Roman Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A254 and A256, Northwood is simple for us to get to with the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Northwood, we also cover Ramsgate (1 mile south-east), Upton (1 mile east), St Lawrence (1 mile south), St Peter's (1 mile north-east) and Broadstairs (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (15 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Deal (9 miles south), Herne Bay (12 miles west), Walmer (10 miles south) and Wincheap (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (0.5 miles north-west) and Ramsgate Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Northwood include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Northwood include The Royal Harbour Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Charles Dickens School (1 mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Derby Arms (0.8 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Evening barbecues in Northwood need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or CT12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose BBQ catering in Northwood?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Planned to your running order
- Six meats to choose from
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork in a roll with coleslaw is hard to beat, filling and easy to eat.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
For event organisers in Northwood
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Nearby places to Northwood
More for events in Northwood
Occasions we serve in Northwood
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
People around Northwood book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Retirement do’s
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Ramsgate station, about 0.8 miles south, is the nearest station.
Before you book anyone
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards