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BBQ Catering for Selsted
A catered barbecue for your event in Selsted: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Selsted
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book our barbecue in Selsted
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
BBQ catering for your event in Selsted
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. For leaving and retirement parties and work barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, beef brisket and beef burgers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Selsted makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Selsted questions
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
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 crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Can you cater in Selsted?
Yes, Selsted is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
A catered BBQ in Selsted: what to know
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Selsted? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Selsted to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Selsted are Acrise Place (2.2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Coming by train? Shepherds Well station is about 3.2 miles away. Selsted is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles of Selsted, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. For events just outside Selsted, we cover Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
The process
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. Evening barbecues in Selsted need a little planning: 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.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Prices and what affects them
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Places near Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
Who books BBQ catering in Selsted?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Selsted, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Garden parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
PTAs at schools such as Selsted Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- VAT, if it applies
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away