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Barbecue Catering in Stanford, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Stanford: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
Book a BBQ in Stanford
Where the barbecue can go in Stanford
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
BBQ catering for your event in Stanford
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Stanford: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it’s big birthday parties and evening wedding food, we can cook beef burgers, pulled pork and beef brisket.
Near Stanford, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Questions from Stanford
Can you do a barbecue in Sandling Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Stanford 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.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Do you come to Stanford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Stanford and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Who books BBQ catering in Stanford?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Stanford book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Summer staff days
- Club open days
Within reach of Stanford are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (0.6 miles south-west) and Acrise Place (4.8 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
Barbecues in Stanford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Stanford is about 3 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Stanford. Stanford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stanford to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
Coming by train? Westenhanger station is in Stanford itself. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Brockhill Park Performing Arts College, often want a barbecue. Stanford is within about 5 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. With the coast within about 3 miles of Stanford, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We bring barbecues to events all over the TN25 postcode area. Local streets include Stone Street and Kennett Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Stanford, we also cover Postling (1 mile north-east), Sellindge (2 miles west), Moorstock (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-east) and Woodland (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Hythe (3 miles south-east) and Tower Hamlets (11 miles east).
A little further out are Hythe Museum (2.9 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Evening barbecues in Stanford need a little planning: 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.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
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The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
More for events in Stanford
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask which items contain gluten
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are 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.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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