Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Ruckinge
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Ruckinge by our team. Our staff serve and clear.
- Big birthday parties
- Summer staff days
- Community fun days
A barbecue near Ruckinge
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
How our BBQ catering works in Ruckinge
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Ruckinge, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We serve sausages, BBQ ribs and beef burgers, and we are frequently booked for street parties and garden parties.
Country barbecues near Ruckinge are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Nearby places to Ruckinge
Other occasions in Ruckinge
Who books BBQ catering in Ruckinge?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ruckinge and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
- Fundraising barbecues
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary Magdalene, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- VAT, if it applies
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why Ruckinge hosts choose us
- Timed around your day
- An itemised quote
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
Barbecues in Ruckinge: gardens, clubs and local tips
Ruckinge is about 5 miles south of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Ruckinge. Ruckinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, Ham Street station is about 1.5 miles away.
Anywhere in TN26, we can bring the barbecue to you. Streets in the area include Oak Ridge and Hamstreet Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Ruckinge, we also cover Hamstreet (1 mile west), Stone Cross (2 miles north), Orlestone (2 miles north-west), Bromley Green (3 miles north-west) and Kenardington (3 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles north), Folkestone (12 miles east), Hythe (8 miles east), Hawkinge (12 miles east), Tenterden (9 miles west) and Cheriton (11 miles east).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles north). Open spaces near Ruckinge include Orlestone Forest.
Questions from Ruckinge
How far is Ruckinge from London?
Roughly 52 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Ruckinge?
Ham Street station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in Ruckinge get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Related guides
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The date and time of year
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.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
For event organisers in Ruckinge
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards