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Catering Company in Margate, Kent
From weddings to wakes, we cater events across Margate, cooking on site, outdoors under cover.
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Garden parties
- Care home days
Caterers in Margate
Occasions we serve in Margate
We cook outdoors under cover
These are some of the most popular hog roast bookings near Margate:
- Weddings
- Fêtes, fairs and school events
- Care home summer events
- Crew lunches
PTAs at schools like Salmestone Primary School frequently look for hot food for fundraisers.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
- If the price includes VAT
- Any travel or access charges
Event catering in Margate, served hot
We cater weddings, parties, staff days and community events across Margate. The menu changes with the occasion, but the approach is the same: cooked on site, served hot, cleared away afterwards. Whether it’s film and TV crews and wakes and gatherings after a funeral, we’ll put together a menu of halloumi skewers, salads and beef burgers.
In Margate, plenty of our bookings are garden parties at home, and our catering means nobody in the family is stuck in the kitchen. Let us know how we reach the garden. Every quote lists the menu, staff and what’s included.
How we compare with other caterers
Next to a traditional three-course caterer, we’re more relaxed and need no kitchen. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- A hog roast, a barbecue or both
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- A choice of salads and potatoes
What affects the price in Margate
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The menu and extras such as lamb or chicken
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your menu choices
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Allergies and dietary needs
A hog roast is pork, so plan for anyone who doesn’t eat it. Here’s how to cover everyone:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
When everyone has eaten, our staff tidy up, so there is very little left to do.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes turn rolls into a full meal.
Common questions in Margate
How far is Margate from London?
About 64 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to Margate?
The closest is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
Can you cater a small event?
Share your numbers and we’ll suggest the right menu.
Do you cater large events?
Large events suit a hog roast especially well. Send us the details for a quote.
Which menu suits our event?
A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece; a barbecue gives more variety. For big events, both works well.
What if our venue is indoors?
The cooking is always outdoors, but food can be served indoors.
Is crockery included?
Yes, plates are included. Ask about china for a sit-down meal.
How far ahead should we book caterers?
As soon as your date is fixed. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Caterers in Margate: venues and local tips
Margate is in Kent. We cover events in Margate, as well as the surrounding area. Margate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Margate to Canterbury (15 miles away).
Churches such as Parish Church of St John the Baptist rarely have room to cook, but a hall or garden nearby typically does. Historic houses near Margate include Quex Park (2.9 miles west). Historic venues often have approved caterer lists, so check early. With the coast within about a mile of Margate, wind is worth planning for: we choose a sheltered cooking spot and secure our cover.
Wherever your event is in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10, we can bring the roaster to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean an event in a garden on Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street or the roads around them, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the roaster. Main roads around Margate include the A28 and A254, so getting the roaster to your event is simple. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Broadstairs (2 miles south-east), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Canterbury (15 miles south-west). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Margate has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Margate West (1.5 miles west) and Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (0.7 miles west)
- Local pubs include Secret Spices pub (less than half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space to serve as well as cook
- Permission from the venue or landowner
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we cook
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Spit-roast lamb
- Salads
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Potatoes
What we cook
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and it suits fussy eaters.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Step by step
We work back from when you want to eat: we arrive early for a hog roast, and in good time for a barbecue. Either way, food is ready when you are. In Margate, the sun sets at about 9:15pm in late June and about 7:00pm in late September, so most summer events eat in daylight. In December it’s dark by about 3:50pm.
- Tell us about the event: what it is, when and where.
- We suggest a hog roast, a barbecue or both, and send a quote.
- We agree where we’ll cook.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Our chef carves the pork, with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling on the side
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards