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Barbecue Catering in Stanhope, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Stanhope? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Stanhope
About our BBQ catering in Stanhope
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Stanhope, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We’re often asked to cater retirement do’s and community fun days, with halloumi skewers, beef brisket and sausages.
For a barbecue in Stanhope, the garden is often the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will do the rest. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
For event organisers in Stanhope
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
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Common questions in Stanhope
How far is Stanhope from London?
Roughly 48 miles from the centre of London.
Could you cook in Ashford Community Woodland?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Use our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How it works
Grilled food is at its best when it’s hot, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. For an evening barbecue in Stanhope, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Send us the date, the address or TN23 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. 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 us?
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Six meats to choose from
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Occasions we serve in Stanhope
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Stanhope. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Club open days
Thinking of a barbecue in Ashford Community Woodland? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Stanhope barbecues: local tips
Stanhope is about 1 mile south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Stanhope? We cover the whole area. Stanhope is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Ashford International station, about 1.2 miles north-east. Historic houses near Stanhope include Godinton House (2.1 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stanhope, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN23. From Green Lane, Cryol Road and Athol Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ashford (1 mile north-east), Park Farm (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south), Newtown (1 mile east) and Great Chart (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (11 miles south-east), Davington (13 miles north) and Preston (12 miles north).
Nearby you will also find William Harvey Hospital (2.7 miles east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local schools include John Wallis Academy (less than half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Beaver Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
What we serve
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away