Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Ram Lane
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Ram Lane. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Big birthday parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Informal weddings
BBQ catering in Ram Lane
Planning a barbecue in Ram Lane
Ram Lane is about 4 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Ram Lane. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like The Hayesbrook School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Among the historic houses close to Ram Lane are Godinton House (2.1 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Ram Lane is within about 6 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.
For events in TN26 and TN25, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Close by, we cover events in Tutt Hill (1 mile south-east), Westwell Leacon (1 mile north-west), Hothfield (1 mile south), Westwell (1 mile east) and Potters Corner (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (4 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Whitstable (15 miles north-east) and Faversham (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include County Square (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.4 miles south-east).
BBQ catering in Ram Lane, served hot
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We are frequently asked to cater 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and back-garden get-togethers, with sausages, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ram Lane makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The number of people
- Plates or china
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. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Events we cater in Ram Lane
Food safety taken care of
In Ram Lane and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Charing station, roughly 1.8 miles north-west of the centre.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. In Ram Lane, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Include children in your numbers
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
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.
Planning help
For event organisers in Ram Lane
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
About the food
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Ram Lane hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Parking near the grill
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
Towns and villages near Ram Lane
More for events in Ram Lane
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ram Lane
Do you come out to small places like Ram Lane?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
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 will follow the site rules.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you cater in Ram Lane?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Ram Lane and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Use our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away