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BBQ Catering in Woodland
Planning a barbecue in Woodland and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Leaving parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Charity fundraisers
A barbecue near Woodland
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. In Woodland, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
BBQ catering for your event in Woodland
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. Typical bookings include charity fundraisers and school fairs and summer fêtes, serving beef burgers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Near Woodland, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle 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.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT18 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, in a roll or on a plate.
Woodland barbecues: local tips
Woodland is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Events in Woodland are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Woodland to Canterbury (10 miles away).
Historic houses near Woodland include Acrise Place (2.9 miles east) and Westenhanger Castle (3.1 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. PTAs at schools such as Lyminge Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Woodland is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 5 miles of Woodland, so breezy days are common: we choose a sheltered spot for the grill and keep smoke away from guests.
Events anywhere in CT18 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Skeete (1 mile south-west), Hemsted (1 mile north-west), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Ottinge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (9 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Deal (15 miles east).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.6 miles south). The countryside around Woodland includes Tolsford Hill.
Events we cater in Woodland
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around Woodland book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Community fun days
- Leaving parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Coming by train? The nearest station is Westenhanger station, about 2.9 miles south-west.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the price includes, item by item
- VAT, if it applies
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
Space, access and the venue
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A clear way in from where we park
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
Common questions in Woodland
Can you barbecue near the sea around Woodland?
Yes. We cook under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
Is Woodland close to London?
About 56 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
What do children usually eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
More for events in Woodland
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why Woodland hosts choose us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
For event organisers in Woodland
If you are 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 will keep you both updated.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards