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BBQ Catering in Stocker's Head
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Stocker's Head: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising barbecues
BBQ catering for Stocker's Head
BBQ catering in Stocker's Head, served hot
In Stocker's Head, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and leaving parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, coleslaw and sausages for your guests.
In a small place like Stocker's Head, 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’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Questions from Stocker's Head
How far is Stocker's Head from London?
About 44 miles from central London.
Is Stocker's Head too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
What does the venue need to provide?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Planned to your running order
How the day works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. In Stocker's Head, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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What affects the price in Stocker's Head
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The number of people
- Distance from us
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To get the best quote, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Stocker's Head?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Stocker's Head. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter and St Paul, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
Nearby places to Stocker's Head
What else we do in Stocker's Head
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Planning a barbecue in Stocker's Head
Stocker's Head is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Stocker's Head and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Stocker's Head to Canterbury (12 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Charing station, about 1.3 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Charing Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Stocker's Head. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN27, we can cook on site for your guests. For events just outside Stocker's Head, we cover Charing Hill (1 mile west), Stalisfield (2 miles north), Stalisfield Green (2 miles north), Paddock (2 miles east) and The Valley (2 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (13 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Newnham Castle (4.7 miles north).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (1 mile south-west)
Where the barbecue can go in Stocker's Head
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Stocker's Head
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away