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BBQ Catering in Sandgate
Want a barbecue in Sandgate without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering for Sandgate
About our BBQ catering in Sandgate
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can spend the time with your guests. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, pulled pork and beef burgers, and we’re regularly asked to cater street parties and work barbecues.
Country barbecues near Sandgate are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
FAQs for Sandgate
Which station is closest to Sandgate?
Folkestone West station, about 0.8 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Sandgate close to London?
Roughly 61 miles from the centre of London.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
A catered BBQ in Sandgate: what to know
Sandgate is about 1 mile south-west of Folkestone, in Kent. Events in Sandgate are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Sandgate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Folkestone West station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Sandgate is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 2 miles of Sandgate, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of CT20 and CT50 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on East Road, Gough Road and Castle Road or anywhere nearby, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Sandgate, we also cover Cheriton (1 mile north), Seabrook (1 mile west), Folkestone (1 mile north-east), Newington (2 miles north-west) and Peene (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (15 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Museum (1.6 miles east) and Sandgate Castle (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Sandgate include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Sandgate Primary School (0.5 miles north-east) and School of English Studies (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (under half a mile south)
For event organisers in Sandgate
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Perfect for your event in Sandgate
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising days
- Leaving parties
If you had Lower Leas Coastal Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether travel is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. A summer barbecue in Sandgate stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Include children in your numbers
Getting a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
What else we do in Sandgate
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Sandgate
- Planned to your running order
- Six meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away