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BBQ Catering for Ridgeway
A catered barbecue for events around Ridgeway: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, served by our staff.
- Informal weddings
- Neighbourhood parties
- Big birthday parties
A barbecue near Ridgeway
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Where the event is
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Ridgeway
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. We serve BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef burgers, and we’re often booked for close and cul-de-sac parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days.
In a small place like Ridgeway, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ridgeway?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Ridgeway book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Smeeth Community Primary School, often want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Six meats to choose from
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. At midsummer, it’s light in Ridgeway until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
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.
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Common questions in Ridgeway
Is Ridgeway too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Do you come to Ridgeway?
We do. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Planning a barbecue in Ridgeway
Ridgeway is about 4 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Ridgeway, along with the towns and villages around it. Ridgeway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger station, about 3.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Within reach of Ridgeway are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.6 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Ridgeway is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN25, we can cook on site for your guests. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Smeeth (1 mile east), Brabourne Lees (1 mile east), Lilyvale (1 mile east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north-east) and Mersham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (4 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (4.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ridgeway includes Hatch Park.
- 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