Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Walmer
Hot off the grill at your event in Walmer: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
A barbecue near Walmer
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The number of people
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 will suggest what works.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
About our BBQ catering in Walmer
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Whether it is club open days and neighbourhood parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, chicken skewers and beef burgers and more.
In a place like Walmer, a barbecue at home is generally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Walmer
What else we do in Walmer
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Add a hog roast alongside
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are often the highlight.
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Perfect for your event in Walmer
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Walmer book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- School fairs and summer fêtes
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Walmer station, about 0.7 miles west.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
Walmer barbecues: local tips
Walmer is about 6 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Walmer and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like The Downs Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. After a christening at a church such as St Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. With the coast within about 2 miles of Walmer, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Events anywhere in CT14 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Local streets include Lawn Road, York Road and Grams Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Walmer sits on or near the A258, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Deal (1 mile north), Mill Hill (1 mile north-west), Great Mongeham (2 miles north-west), Sholden (2 miles north-west) and Ripple (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles west), Margate (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (9 miles north) and Broadstairs (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.4 miles north) and Walmer Castle (under half a mile south-east).
- Schools near Walmer include Goodwin Academy (0.8 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Telegraph pub (0.6 miles north)
Looking after everyone
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Sausages
Walmer: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Walmer?
The closest is Walmer station, roughly 0.7 miles away.
What about windy coastal sites?
Yes, of course. Wind is something we plan for: a sheltered spot and secure cover.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How the day works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves for as long as we’ve agreed. By late September, sunset in Walmer is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Check there’s nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away