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Barbecue Catering in Stowting, Kent
BBQ catering in Stowting for your event: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Informal weddings
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Stowting
BBQ catering for your event in Stowting
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. On the menu are beef burgers, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and we’re often booked for engagement and anniversary parties and club open days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Stowting makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
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 it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Perfect for your event in Stowting
Hot food straight off the grill
Hosts in Stowting book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Club open days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
Historic houses near Stowting include Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles south) and Acrise Place (4.2 miles 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
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
Where the barbecue can go in Stowting
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
What BBQ catering costs
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Stowting questions
Which station is closest to Stowting?
Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south of the centre.
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 work to whatever the site needs.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Places near Stowting
Also in Stowting
What happens on the day
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. In Stowting, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Barbecues in Stowting: gardens, clubs and local tips
Stowting is about 5 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Stowting is well within our area for events. Stowting is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Stowting to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, Westenhanger station, about 3.1 miles south, is the nearest station. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Stowting. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. With the coast within about 6 miles of Stowting, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
We cover events in every part of the TN25 postcode area. We can cater an event on streets such as Stowting Hill and Scot's Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Stowting, we also cover Stowting Common (1 mile north), Hemsted (1 mile east), Skeete (1 mile south-east), Woodland (1 mile east) and Rhodes Minnis (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (7 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Saltwood Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Stowting includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Stowting
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards