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BBQ Catering in Stelling Minnis
Want a barbecue in Stelling Minnis without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Club open days
BBQ catering for Stelling Minnis
BBQ catering for your event in Stelling Minnis
For bigger events in Stelling Minnis, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. For Fêtes, fairs and sports days and fundraising barbecues, we’ll put together a menu of beef brisket, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
In a small place like Stelling Minnis, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Sunset in Stelling Minnis is about 8:45pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Stelling Minnis
How far is Stelling Minnis from London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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.
What do children typically eat?
Generally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
What if it rains?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower doesn’t stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can you cater in Stelling Minnis?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Stelling Minnis and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
About the food
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Events we cater in Stelling Minnis
Food safety taken care of
In Stelling Minnis and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Summer staff days
- Leaving parties
- Club open days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (4.4 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Plates, china and cutlery
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Plates or china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Send us the date, the address or CT4 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Stelling Minnis: gardens, clubs and local tips
Stelling Minnis is about 6 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Stelling Minnis is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Stelling Minnis to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Stelling Minnis Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. A green space like Spong Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Stelling Minnis. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in CT4, we can bring the barbecue to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Bossingham Road, Ponycart Lane and Minnis Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. If your venue is just outside Stelling Minnis, we also cover Bossingham (1 mile north-east), Waltham (2 miles west), Rhodes Minnis (3 miles south), Stowting Common (3 miles south-west) and Ottinge (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (6 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (12 miles north) and Deal (14 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.6 miles north).
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
Organising for someone else?
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Places near Stelling Minnis
Other occasions in Stelling Minnis
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away