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Barbecue Catering in Ash, Kent
A barbecue in Ash, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
BBQ catering for Ash
BBQ catering for your event in Ash
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For engagement and anniversary parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, beef brisket and coleslaw and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ash makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Where the barbecue can go in Ash
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Other occasions in Ash
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
How it works
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. In Ash, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Ash hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Ash?
No host spending the day cooking
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Ash and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer parties in the garden
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like New Ash Green Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Questions to ask before booking
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether travel is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether VAT is included
Planning a barbecue in Ash
Ash is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover Ash and its neighbours for events. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Ash to London (19 miles away).
Within reach of Ash are historic houses such as Lullingstone Castle (4.2 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Churches such as Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Ash is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across TN15 and DA3. We can cater an event on streets such as Ash Road, The Street and Billet Hill, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in West Yoke (1 mile north), Fawkham Green (1 mile north-west), Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), Stansted (2 miles south) and West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
A little further out are Darent Valley Hospital (5.6 miles north) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Pubs nearby include The White Swan Public House (less than half a mile north)
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will work around it where possible.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
FAQs for Ash
Is Ash too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Do you come to Ash?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ash and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards