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BBQ Catering for Ottinge
Hosting a barbecue in Ottinge without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering for Ottinge
BBQ catering in Ottinge, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. Whether it is garden parties and informal weddings, we can cook pulled pork, coleslaw and BBQ ribs for your guests.
Near Ottinge, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
Occasions we serve in Ottinge
Six meats to choose from
In Ottinge and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
- Club open days
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (1.6 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (4.2 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- How dietary needs are handled
Towns and villages near Ottinge
Other occasions in Ottinge
What affects the price in Ottinge
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Ottinge
- Site access
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ottinge
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Do you come out to small places like Ottinge?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Barbecue venues around Ottinge
Ottinge is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Ottinge are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Sandling station, about 3.7 miles south. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Ottinge, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 6 miles of Ottinge, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cover events in every part of CT4. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Boyke Lane and Shuttlesfield Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Lyminge (1 mile south-west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile west), Woodland (1 mile west), Skeete (2 miles south-west) and Hemsted (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Cheriton Hill.
A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, frequently with coleslaw.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. In Ottinge, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away