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BBQ Catering in Westbere
A barbecue in Westbere, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Summer staff days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Westbere
How our BBQ catering works in Westbere
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed service time. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will plan around it. We serve halloumi skewers, sausages and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for garden parties and birthdays and milestone parties.
In a small place like Westbere, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Occasions we serve in Westbere
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Westbere. Popular choices:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
After a christening at a church such as Church of All Saints, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
Nearby places to Westbere
Other occasions in Westbere
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Westbere hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
The process
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. At midsummer, it is light in Westbere until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll.
Westbere barbecues: local tips
Westbere is about 3 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Westbere for events. Westbere is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater.
For anyone arriving by rail, Sturry station, about 1.2 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Spires Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. With the coast within about 5 miles of Westbere, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT2, so your event can be anywhere in it. From Island Road, Pennington Close and Bushy Hill Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Westbere, we cover Hersden (1 mile north-east), Sturry (1 mile west), Calcott (2 miles north-west), Broad Oak (2 miles west) and Stodmarsh (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Canterbury (3 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Canterbury Castle (3.9 miles south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Open spaces near Westbere include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Frank Montgomery School (within half a mile north-east) and Hersden Village Primary School (0.7 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ye Olde Yew Tree Inn (under half a mile south)
Questions from Westbere
Is Westbere close to London?
About 55 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Westbere too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. China is available on request.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Westbere. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Will children like the BBQ?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
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 to tell us
When you enquire, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Westbere
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards