Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in South Stour, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in South Stour by our chef. Our staff serve and clear.
- Community fun days
- Neighbourhood parties
- Family celebrations
Book a BBQ in South Stour
Common questions in South Stour
Which station is closest to South Stour?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 2.8 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Poulton Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
What do children usually eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
How our BBQ catering works in South Stour
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. For sports clubs and team events and retirement do’s, we can cook beef brisket, BBQ ribs and coleslaw and more.
Country barbecues near South Stour are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Other occasions in South Stour
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to South Stour
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN25 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Allergies and 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
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Events we cater in South Stour
Cooked on site, served hot
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in South Stour. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising days
- Evening wedding food
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
A green space like Poulton Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Step by step
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in South Stour need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Include children in your numbers
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Planning help
About the food
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who don’t eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it is hot all the way through.
Planning a barbecue in South Stour
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to South Stour for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from South Stour to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Godinton House (4.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. For anyone arriving by rail, Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station. South Stour is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. We also bring barbecues to events in Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why South Stour hosts choose us
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Served at the time you choose
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
- 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