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BBQ Catering in Ridley
BBQ catering in Ridley: a barbecue cooked at your event, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Retirement do’s
- Sports clubs and team events
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering for Ridley
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
BBQ catering for your event in Ridley
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Whether it’s fundraising barbecues and community fun days, we will put together a menu of sausages, pulled pork and beef brisket and more.
In a small place like Ridley, 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. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Working with your venue
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
FAQs for Ridley
Which station is closest to Ridley?
The closest is Meopham station, roughly 2.6 miles away.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. 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 us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Towns and villages near Ridley
Other occasions in Ridley
Occasions we serve in Ridley
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Ridley. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Meopham station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
What affects the price in Ridley
Your quote depends on:
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
- Travel to Ridley
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
- The address or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Ridley
Ridley is about 6 miles south of Northfleet, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Ridley. Ridley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Ridley are Cobham College (4 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like Church of Saint Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Ridley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN15, we can bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in New Street (1 mile east), Hodsoll Street (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile north-west) and Culverstone Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles south-east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Ightham Court (4.4 miles south) and Coldrum Long Barrow (3.1 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it’s light in Ridley until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards