Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Waldershare, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Waldershare: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Garden parties
- Family celebrations
- School fairs and summer fêtes
BBQ catering for Waldershare
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
BBQ catering in Waldershare, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Waldershare. We are frequently asked to cater retirement do’s and engagement and anniversary parties, with coleslaw, BBQ ribs and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Waldershare are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
How the day works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. For an evening barbecue in Waldershare, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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What else we do in Waldershare
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Events we cater in Waldershare
No host spending the day cooking
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Charity fundraisers
PTAs at schools such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
Why choose BBQ catering in Waldershare?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Waldershare barbecues: local tips
Waldershare is about 4 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. We cover events in Waldershare, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Waldershare to Canterbury (10 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Pancras, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Shepherds Well station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Waldershare is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 6 miles of Waldershare, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Anywhere in CT15, we can bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Waldershare we cover include Eythorne (1 mile north-east), Coldred (1 mile south-west), Sibertswold (1 mile west), Halfway Street (2 miles west) and Lydden (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (10 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south-east), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Buckland Hospital (4.2 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (3 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The White Horse pub (0.7 miles north)
Waldershare: your questions answered
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Do you come out to small places like Waldershare?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards