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BBQ Catering for Ashbank
BBQ catering in Ashbank: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer parties in the garden
BBQ catering in Ashbank
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Ashbank, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
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BBQ catering in Ashbank, cooked on site
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. We are often asked to cater garden parties and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving halloumi skewers, pulled pork and chicken skewers.
Near Ashbank, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Common questions in Ashbank
What’s the nearest station to Ashbank?
The closest is Hollingbourne station, roughly 1.1 miles away.
Is Ashbank close to London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Can you cater in Ashbank?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Ashbank and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Ashbank
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashbank?
Six meats to choose from
In Ashbank and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (0.6 miles east) and Stoneacre (1.7 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Nearby places to Ashbank
Also in Ashbank
What we serve, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashbank?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Ashbank barbecues: local tips
Ashbank is about 4 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Ashbank and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St Nicholas's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. PTAs at schools such as Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Ashbank is within about 2 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.
We cater events across ME17. Local streets include George Lane and Wykeham Grove; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Ashbank we cover include Leeds (1 mile south-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-east), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-east), Chegworth (1 mile east) and Hollingbourne (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (12 miles east) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (3.6 miles north-west) and The Dog Collar Museum (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (less than half a mile south-west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away