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Barbecue Catering in Westenhanger, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Westenhanger: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
A barbecue near Westenhanger
BBQ catering for your event in Westenhanger
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Popular choices include pulled pork, halloumi skewers and sausages, and we are often booked for garden parties and evening wedding food.
A barbecue in the countryside near Westenhanger makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Westenhanger: your questions answered
Is Westenhanger too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Westenhanger?
Westenhanger has its own station: Westenhanger station.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
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.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Places near Westenhanger
More for events in Westenhanger
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. Evening barbecues in Westenhanger need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Westenhanger
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
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 Westenhanger
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Perfect for your event in Westenhanger
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Westenhanger. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Summer parties in the garden
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Sports clubs and team events
For guests coming by train, Westenhanger has its own station, Westenhanger station.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- Plates or china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Barbecue venues around Westenhanger
Westenhanger is about 2 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Westenhanger? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Westenhanger to Canterbury (13 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Lympne Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. A green space like Sandling Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Westenhanger. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of Westenhanger, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We bring barbecues to events all over CT21. If your venue is just outside Westenhanger, we also cover Newingreen (1 mile south), Berwick (1 mile south), Pedlinge (1 mile south-east), Lympne (1 mile south-west) and Sandling (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (12 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles east), Tower Hamlets (12 miles east) and Hawkinge (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Hythe Museum (2.5 miles south-east) and Royal Victoria Hospital (5.8 miles east). Open spaces near Westenhanger include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
- Local schools include Brockhill Park Performing Arts College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away