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BBQ Catering for Paddock
Want a barbecue in Paddock without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Garden parties
- Fundraising days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Book a BBQ in Paddock
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, and salads add freshness.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there’s a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so everyone has something hot.
BBQ catering for your event in Paddock
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it’s informal weddings and leaving parties, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, coleslaw and chicken skewers and more.
In a small place like Paddock, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Places near Paddock
What else we do in Paddock
Barbecue venues around Paddock
Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Events in Paddock are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Paddock to Canterbury (11 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Challock Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Within reach of Paddock are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.8 miles north) and Godinton House (4.1 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Paddock is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. That could mean an event in a garden on Canterbury Road and Green Lane or the roads around them, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).
- Local schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)
Step by step
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Paddock until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A clear way in from where we park
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
Events we cater in Paddock
Add a hog roast for bigger events
In Paddock, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Street parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Churches such as Church of St Cosmas and St Damian rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
FAQs for Paddock
Is Paddock close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Paddock?
The closest is Charing station, roughly 3 miles away.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Paddock hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away