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BBQ Catering in Whitfield
A catered barbecue for your event in Whitfield: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
A barbecue near Whitfield
BBQ catering for your event in Whitfield
Some hosts in Whitfield pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. For reunions and family get-togethers and leaving and retirement parties, we can cook pulled pork, beef burgers and coleslaw and more.
Around Whitfield, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you won’t spend it cooking. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Whitfield barbecues: local tips
Whitfield is about 1 mile north of Dover, in Kent. We cover Whitfield and its neighbours for events. Whitfield is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Whitfield to Canterbury (12 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Whitfield Aspen School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Whitfield is within about 8 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. The sea is within about 3 miles of Whitfield, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
We cater events across the CT16 postcode area and the streets around it. From Khartoum Square, Wheatsheaf Square and Alison Crescent or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Temple Ewell (1 mile south-west), River (1 mile south-west), Kearsney (1 mile south-west), Dover (1 mile south) and Lydden (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (8 miles south-west), Ramsgate (13 miles north), Broadstairs (15 miles north-east), Deal (6 miles north-east) and Hythe (11 miles south-west).
A little further out are Buckland Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Dover Transport Museum (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Whitfield include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Whitfield include St Edmund's Catholic School (1.7 miles south)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Planned to your running order
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Questions from Whitfield
Can you do a barbecue in Old Park Hill?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
How far is Whitfield from London?
About 64 miles from central London.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Whitfield
- Plates or china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rough numbers
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
How the day works
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Whitfield 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.
- Show us the space.
- 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 leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why choose BBQ catering in Whitfield?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Whitfield and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Charity fundraisers
Parks such as Old Park Hill often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards