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BBQ Catering in Shottenden
BBQ catering in Shottenden: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Retirement do’s
A barbecue near Shottenden
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Travel to Shottenden
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Any venue rules
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Shottenden, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We are frequently asked to cater sports clubs and team events and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, serving halloumi skewers, pulled pork and coleslaw.
In a small place like Shottenden, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
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Other occasions in Shottenden
Step by step
On the day, 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. A summer barbecue in Shottenden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Shottenden
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
For event organisers in Shottenden
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- No surprises: everything in writing
- A full barbecue menu
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Allergies and dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Shottenden questions
Is Shottenden too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How many meats should we choose?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we will advise on the rest.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
Events we cater in Shottenden
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Shottenden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Work barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- Evening wedding food
Within reach of Shottenden are historic houses such as Belmont House and Gardens (3.7 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- VAT, if it applies
Planning a barbecue in Shottenden
Shottenden is about 5 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Events in Shottenden are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Shottenden to Canterbury (7 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Selling station, roughly 2 miles north of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Shottenden. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Shottenden Road, Goldups Lane and Beaney's Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Perrywood (1 mile north), Selling (1 mile north), Hogben's Hill (2 miles north), Molash (2 miles south-west) and Mountain Street (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (5 miles north) and Herne Bay (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (1.6 miles east).
- 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