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Barbecue Catering in Old Hawkinge, Kent
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Old Hawkinge. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
BBQ catering for Old Hawkinge
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Timed around your day
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
BBQ catering in Old Hawkinge, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Tell us about the space in Old Hawkinge and we’ll check it works. On the menu are coleslaw, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for fundraising barbecues and community fun days.
In a small place like Old Hawkinge, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
How the day works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Old Hawkinge get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, so nobody waits for the grill.
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages.
Old Hawkinge questions
Can you do a barbecue in East Cliff and Warren Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
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.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
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.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Old Hawkinge. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What meats do you barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Use our quote form.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Also in Old Hawkinge
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
Old Hawkinge barbecues: local tips
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Old Hawkinge for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Old Hawkinge to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Hawkinge Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Churches such as Church of St Michael rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Old Hawkinge, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of Old Hawkinge, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT18. Streets in the area include Standen Lane and Church Hill, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Old Hawkinge includes Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Events we cater in Old Hawkinge
Food safety taken care of
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Old Hawkinge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Parks such as East Cliff and Warren Country Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards