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Barbecue Catering in Sandling, Kent
Hot off the grill at your event in Sandling: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Sandling
For event organisers in Sandling
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
BBQ catering in Sandling, served hot
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. On the menu are beef burgers, beef brisket and halloumi skewers, and typical bookings are for relaxed weddings and evening receptions and birthdays and milestone parties.
In a small place like Sandling, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Sandling: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Brockhill Country Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Sandling?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Sandling. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
Why choose BBQ catering in Sandling?
Food handled by a professional team
In Sandling, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
If guests are travelling by rail, Sandling station is in Sandling itself.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Sandling barbecues: local tips
Sandling is about 1 mile north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Sandling is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Sandling to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you had Brockhill Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. Within reach of Sandling are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (1.6 miles west) and Acrise Place (4.5 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Sandling is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 2 miles of Sandling, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in CT21, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Saltwood (1 mile south-east), Pedlinge (1 mile south-west), Hythe (1 mile south-east), Westenhanger (1 mile west) and Newingreen (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles east), Tower Hamlets (11 miles east) and Hawkinge (4 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Saltwood Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Hythe Museum (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Sandling includes Tolsford Hill.
- Schools near Sandling include St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles south)
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. 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’ll suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Six meats to choose from
What affects the price in Sandling
We work out each quote from:
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we have agreed. For an evening barbecue in Sandling, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Other occasions in Sandling
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away