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BBQ Catering in Out Elmstead
A catered barbecue for events around Out Elmstead: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Planning an event in Out Elmstead?
Why choose BBQ catering in Out Elmstead?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Out Elmstead
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A full barbecue menu
- Our staff serve and clear
About our BBQ catering in Out Elmstead
For bigger events in Out Elmstead, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. We’re frequently asked to cater summer staff days and community fun days, with sausages, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
In a small place like Out Elmstead, 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 plan the route. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Occasions we serve in Out Elmstead
Hot food straight off the grill
In Out Elmstead, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Retirement do’s
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
A green space like Jumping Downs is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Out Elmstead: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Jumping Downs?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, generally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. China is available on request.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we will check.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
Places near Out Elmstead
Other occasions in Out Elmstead
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
A catered BBQ in Out Elmstead: what to know
Out Elmstead is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover events in Out Elmstead. Out Elmstead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Giles, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For a fundraiser at a school like Barham Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Out Elmstead is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across CT4 and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Out Elmstead, we also cover Kingston (1 mile north-west), Barham (1 mile south), Gravel Castle (1 mile south-east), Derringstone (1 mile south) and Marley (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.6 miles north-west).
- Local pubs include Black Robin Public House (under half a mile north-west)
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Out Elmstead stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards