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Barbecue Catering in Stubb's Cross, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Stubb's Cross and do not want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Informal weddings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Stubb's Cross
BBQ catering in Stubb's Cross, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. For sports clubs and team events and fundraising barbecues, we can cook sausages, beef burgers and beef brisket.
A barbecue in the countryside near Stubb's Cross makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Who books BBQ catering in Stubb's Cross?
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
If the day starts at a church like St Francis, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
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, and eat outdoors. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
Your quote depends on:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Stubb's Cross
- The number of people
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Send us the date, the address or TN26 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Parking near the grill
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
Nearby places to Stubb's Cross
More for events in Stubb's Cross
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Stubb's Cross questions
Is Stubb's Cross close to London?
About 48 miles from central London.
Is Stubb's Cross too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Barbecue venues around Stubb's Cross
Stubb's Cross is about 2 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Stubb's Cross? We can help. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Stubb's Cross include Godinton House (3.3 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Stubb's Cross is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in TN26. Whether your event is on Magpie Hall Road and Tally Ho Road or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Kingsnorth (1 mile east), Shadoxhurst (1 mile south-west), Park Farm (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-east) and Chilmington Green (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Folkestone (14 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (11 miles east), Davington (14 miles north), Preston (14 miles north) and Hawkinge (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (3.7 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Queen's Head Public House (0.9 miles north-east)
The process
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. A summer barbecue in Stubb's Cross stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away