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Barbecue Catering in Shadoxhurst, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Shadoxhurst. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer staff days
- Family celebrations
BBQ catering for Shadoxhurst
About our BBQ catering in Shadoxhurst
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Shadoxhurst, we will set up where it suits your event. Popular choices include beef burgers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and evening wedding food.
In a small place like Shadoxhurst, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Shadoxhurst barbecues: local tips
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Shadoxhurst for events and the places nearby. Shadoxhurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter and St Paul, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. For anyone arriving by rail, Ham Street station is about 3.1 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Shadoxhurst, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in TN26, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shadoxhurst include Orlestone Forest.
Events we cater in Shadoxhurst
Food safety taken care of
People around Shadoxhurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Big birthday parties
- Charity fundraisers
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (3.7 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Allergen information for every dish
The menu, dish by dish
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Beef burgers
Our chef grills beef burgers to order, straight from the grill to the bun.
Shadoxhurst: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Shadoxhurst?
The closest is Ham Street station, roughly 3.1 miles away.
Is Shadoxhurst close to London?
About 48 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
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.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Shadoxhurst hosts choose us
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Shadoxhurst need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- 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 clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
How to get a price
It’s 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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More for events in Shadoxhurst
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards