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BBQ Catering in Willington
A barbecue in Willington, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Community fun days
- Work barbecues
- Fundraising days
BBQ catering in Willington
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
BBQ catering for your event in Willington
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. Typical bookings include sports clubs and team events and team days and staff summer parties, with BBQ ribs, sausages and pulled pork.
In a place like Willington, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- Your date and serving time
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
The process
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. Autumn and winter barbecues in Willington get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
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Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Willington and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Retirement do’s
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
- Team days and staff summer parties
If the day starts at a church like St Martin's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Travel and any London charges
Barbecue venues around Willington
Willington is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Willington and its neighbours for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
Within reach of Willington are historic houses such as Stoneacre (0.9 miles east) and Leeds Castle (3.2 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Parks such as Mote Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Willington, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in ME15 and ME17, we can bring the barbecue to you. Whether your event is on Essex Road, Oxford Road and Sutton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Willington sits on or near the A274, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Shepway (1 mile west), Otham (1 mile south-east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Bearsted (2 miles north-east) and Weavering (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.4 miles north) and The Mall Maidstone (2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Senacre Technology College (0.7 miles south) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse pub (0.7 miles south-east)
Willington questions
Is Willington close to London?
About 33 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How many meats should we choose?
Not normally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Normally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, 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.
Why Willington hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
See how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Organising for someone else?
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.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards