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Barbecue Catering in Shirkoak, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Shirkoak. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Work barbecues
- Evening wedding food
- Club open days
BBQ catering in Shirkoak
About our BBQ catering in Shirkoak
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We’re frequently asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and charity fundraisers, serving chicken skewers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Shirkoak are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
The process
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in Shirkoak is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Shirkoak
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Shirkoak
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
Shirkoak barbecues: local tips
Shirkoak is about 5 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Shirkoak and the surrounding area are covered for events. Shirkoak is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as Parish Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. For guests coming by train, Ham Street station, about 4 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
We cover events in every part of TN26. Local streets include Bethersden Road, Shirkoak Park and Redbrook Street; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Woodchurch (1 mile south), Brattle (1 mile south), Brook Street (2 miles south), Leigh Green (3 miles south-west) and Appledore Heath (4 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (5 miles north-east), Hythe (14 miles east), Tenterden (4 miles south-west), Bearsted (15 miles north-west), Park Wood (14 miles north-west) and Kennington (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Romden Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Pubs nearby include The Bonny Cravat Inn (0.7 miles south)
Occasions we serve in Shirkoak
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Shirkoak. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Among the historic houses close to Shirkoak are Smallhythe Place (4.8 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The number of people
- Distance from us
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
More for events in Shirkoak
Shirkoak questions
Is Shirkoak too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Could you cook in Stone Wood?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Will children like the BBQ?
Normally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away