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BBQ Catering in Sandwich Bay Estate
Planning a catered barbecue in Sandwich Bay Estate? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a BBQ in Sandwich Bay Estate
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. For an evening barbecue in Sandwich Bay Estate, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or CT13 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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About our BBQ catering in Sandwich Bay Estate
Hosting a barbecue generally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Typical bookings include relaxed weddings and evening receptions and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, serving beef brisket, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs.
Near Sandwich Bay Estate, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
FAQs for Sandwich Bay Estate
Is Sandwich Bay Estate too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Sandwich Bay Estate?
Sandwich station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Planning a barbecue in Sandwich Bay Estate
Sandwich Bay Estate is about 4 miles north of Deal, in Kent. Sandwich Bay Estate and the surrounding area are covered for events. Sandwich Bay Estate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Sandwich Bay Estate to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Sir Roger Manwood's School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. The sea is within about 4 miles of Sandwich Bay Estate, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Anywhere in CT13, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on North Road, Waldershare Avenue and King's Avenue, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Sandwich Bay Estate we cover include Worth (2 miles south-west), Sandwich (2 miles west), Hacklinge (2 miles south-west), Great Stonar (2 miles north-west) and Felderland (2 miles west). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (8 miles north), Dover (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (5 miles north), Broadstairs (7 miles north) and Deal (4 miles south).
A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (2.1 miles west) and Sandown Castle (2.1 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What affects the price in Sandwich Bay Estate
The biggest factors are:
- Travel to Sandwich Bay Estate
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- An estimate of numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Sandwich Bay Estate?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Sandwich Bay Estate
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Events we cater in Sandwich Bay Estate
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
People around Sandwich Bay Estate book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Summer staff days
- Street parties
- Evening wedding food
- Sports clubs and team events
Nearby historic houses include Walmer Castle (4.6 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Travel and any London charges
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
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Other occasions in Sandwich Bay Estate
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards