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BBQ Catering for Potters Corner
BBQ catering in Potters Corner: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Work barbecues
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering for Potters Corner
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. By late September, sunset in Potters Corner is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about tight access
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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BBQ catering in Potters Corner, cooked on site
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Potters Corner, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include pulled pork, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for back-garden get-togethers and retirement do’s.
In a small place like Potters Corner, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Planned to your running order
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A full barbecue menu
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- The date and time of the event
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
Who books BBQ catering in Potters Corner?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Potters Corner and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Parks such as Ashford Warren and Hoads Wood often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
A catered BBQ in Potters Corner: what to know
Potters Corner is about 2 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Potters Corner. Potters Corner is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Potters Corner to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Within reach of Potters Corner are historic houses such as Godinton House (1.2 miles south-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. PTAs at schools such as Goat Lees Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Potters Corner. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in TN25 and TN26. Whether your event is on Kingsland Lane, Sandyhurst Lane and Westwell Lane or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Potters Corner, we also cover Bockhanger (1 mile south-east), Godinton (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile north), Hothfield (1 mile west) and Kennington (1 mile east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north-east), Faversham (10 miles north) and Hythe (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are County Square (1.8 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (1.2 miles north) and Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (1.4 miles east)
Nearby places to Potters Corner
What else we do in Potters Corner
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Potters Corner questions
Which station is closest to Potters Corner?
Ashford International station, about 2.2 miles south-east of the centre.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards