Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Waltham
A catered barbecue for events around Waltham: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Garden parties
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
A barbecue near Waltham
How our BBQ catering works in Waltham
Hosting a barbecue normally means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Whether it’s relaxed weddings and evening receptions and summer staff days, we’ll put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and pulled pork for your guests.
Country barbecues near Waltham are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What affects the price in Waltham
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Roughly how many people
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
About the food
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite, filling and easy to eat.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
For event organisers in Waltham
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Nearby places to Waltham
Other occasions in Waltham
The process
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. A summer barbecue in Waltham stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Name a contact for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Waltham
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
Occasions we serve in Waltham
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Waltham and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Club open days
- Family celebrations
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Bartholomew, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Waltham
Is Waltham too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Waltham?
Chilham station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Barbecue venues around Waltham
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Waltham? We cover the whole area. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Waltham to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Chilham station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Waltham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in CT4, we can cook on site for your guests. That could mean an event in a garden on Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Other places close to Waltham we cover include Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
A little further out are Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
- Nearby, you will find Compasses Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Waltham hosts choose us
- Our staff serve and clear
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away