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BBQ Catering in Ulcombe
Hosting a barbecue in Ulcombe without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Work barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Ulcombe
BBQ catering for your event in Ulcombe
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We are frequently asked to cater summer staff days and big birthday parties, with beef brisket, sausages and coleslaw.
Country barbecues near Ulcombe are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
The process
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. In Ulcombe, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Include children in your numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What affects the price in Ulcombe
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Ulcombe
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Ulcombe
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
Planners, venues and businesses
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ulcombe
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 follow the site rules.
Is Ulcombe 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?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Fill in our quote form.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ulcombe. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we’ll label the meat-free choices clearly.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Barbecue venues around Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Ulcombe book us for events of all sizes. Ulcombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Harrietsham station is about 2.5 miles away. Churches such as All Saints Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Ulcombe, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area. Local streets include The Street and Chapmans Place; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow Public House (under half a mile south)
Nearby places to Ulcombe
More for events in Ulcombe
Who books BBQ catering in Ulcombe?
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Ulcombe, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement do’s
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Historic houses near Ulcombe include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stoneacre (3.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Before booking anyone
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether VAT is included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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