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Barbecue Catering in Snowdown, Kent
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- Big birthday parties
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BBQ catering for Snowdown
How it works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. A summer barbecue in Snowdown stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Snowdown, cooked on site
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. We are frequently asked to cater sports clubs and team events and leaving parties, with BBQ ribs, chicken skewers and beef burgers.
In a small place like Snowdown, 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 will handle the rest. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Snowdown
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Snowdown?
Snowdown station, in Snowdown itself.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
How many meats should we choose?
Not usually. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Places near Snowdown
Other occasions in Snowdown
Who books BBQ catering in Snowdown?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Snowdown. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
After a christening at a church such as St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- VAT, if it applies
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
What affects the price in Snowdown
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Snowdown
Snowdown is about 7 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Snowdown. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Snowdown station is in Snowdown itself. Nearby historic houses include Goodnestone Park (2 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Snowdown is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across CT15 and the streets around it. Whether your event is on The Crescent, South Avenue and Weston Mews or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Nonington (1 mile north-east), Woolage Village (1 mile south-west), Frogham (1 mile south-east), Ratling (1 mile north) and Barfrestone (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (7 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (7 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What you get with us
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A full barbecue menu
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards