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Barbecue Catering in Skeete, Kent
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Skeete. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
BBQ catering for Skeete
Why choose BBQ catering in Skeete?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
BBQ catering for your event in Skeete
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll plan around it. Whether it’s street parties and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
Country barbecues near Skeete are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
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Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there is very little left for you to do.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Where the barbecue can go in Skeete
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Working with your venue
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
FAQs for Skeete
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 follow the site rules.
Is Skeete close to London?
About 56 miles from central London.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Skeete. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
When should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Occasions we serve in Skeete
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Westenhanger station is about 2.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening barbecue in Skeete, think about light: 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.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- The number of people
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
- Travel to Skeete
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Planning a barbecue in Skeete
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cover Skeete and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Within reach of Skeete are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (3.2 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Stowting Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Skeete is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. The sea is within about 5 miles of Skeete, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area. Other places close to Skeete we cover include Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards