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BBQ Catering in Stowting Common
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Stowting Common? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Stowting Common?
How it works
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. At midsummer, it’s light in Stowting Common until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Send final numbers in good time
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering in Stowting Common, cooked on site
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. We’re often asked to cater family celebrations and school fairs and summer fêtes, serving beef brisket, sausages and chicken skewers.
Country barbecues near Stowting Common are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Barbecue venues around Stowting Common
Stowting Common is about 6 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Stowting Common. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Stowting Common to Canterbury (9 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Stowting Common are Westenhanger Castle (3.7 miles south) and Acrise Place (4.5 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Stowting Common is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 6 miles of Stowting Common, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in TN25, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Brabourne Lane and Stowting Hill, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Stowting Common, we also cover Stowting (1 mile south), Hemsted (1 mile south-east), Skeete (2 miles south-east), Woodland (2 miles south-east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are William Harvey Hospital (5.1 miles west). The countryside around Stowting Common includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What affects the price in Stowting Common
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Stowting Common
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Who books BBQ catering in Stowting Common?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
In Stowting Common and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 3.7 miles south.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What the price includes, item by item
- Travel and any London charges
FAQs for Stowting Common
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Stowting Common?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.7 miles away.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What else we do in Stowting Common
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away