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Barbecue Catering in Swingfield Minnis, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Swingfield Minnis: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Summer staff days
- Charity fundraisers
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering for Swingfield Minnis
Perfect for your event in Swingfield Minnis
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
People around Swingfield Minnis book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
For a fundraiser at a school like Selsted Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- What crockery is supplied
How our BBQ catering works in Swingfield Minnis
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Typical bookings include work barbecues and informal weddings, serving beef brisket, coleslaw and pulled pork.
Near Swingfield Minnis, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Swingfield Minnis hosts choose us
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
Common questions in Swingfield Minnis
Is Swingfield Minnis too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Swingfield Minnis from London?
Roughly 60 miles from the centre of London.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you come to Swingfield Minnis?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Swingfield Minnis and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you do halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
Do you need anything from us?
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.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it is light in Swingfield Minnis until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Site access
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Swingfield Minnis
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Barbecues in Swingfield Minnis: gardens, clubs and local tips
Swingfield Minnis is about 4 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Swingfield Minnis for events. Swingfield Minnis is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Swingfield Minnis to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 4.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Acrise Place (1.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Swingfield Minnis is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 5 miles of Swingfield Minnis, wind is the thing to plan for: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
For events in CT15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Canterbury Road and Hoad Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. You will find Swingfield Minnis on the A260, which makes the journey straightforward. If your venue is just outside Swingfield Minnis, we also cover Selsted (1 mile north), Densole (1 mile south), Wootton (2 miles north), Hawkinge (2 miles south) and Old Hawkinge (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (11 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (4.1 miles south). Open spaces near Swingfield Minnis include Cheriton Hill.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, so nobody waits for the grill.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Nearby places to Swingfield Minnis
Also in Swingfield Minnis
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards