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Barbecue Catering in Ashurst, Kent
Six barbecue meats and proper vegetarian and vegan options, cooked on site in Ashurst by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Ashurst?
BBQ catering in Ashurst, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. Typical bookings include sports clubs and team events and family celebrations, with beef burgers, halloumi skewers and chicken skewers.
In a small place like Ashurst, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Where the barbecue can go in Ashurst
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Sausages
For event organisers in Ashurst
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Ashurst barbecues: local tips
Ashurst is about 5 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Ashurst for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Ashurst to Brighton (24 miles away).
Historic houses near Ashurst include Groombridge Place (1.6 miles south-east) and Bassetts Manor (2.8 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Coming by train? Ashurst Kent station is in Ashurst itself. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Ashurst. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in TN3. Whether your event is on Ashurst Road, Clayton's Lane and Ashurst Hill or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Ashurst we cover include Stone Cross (1 mile east), Teasley Mead (1 mile north-west), Fordcombe (1 mile north-east), Walter's Green (1 mile north) and Groombridge (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (4.4 miles east) and Bolebroke Castle (2.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Ashurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Include children in your numbers
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
For guests who love barbecue, the ribs are frequently the highlight.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
FAQs for Ashurst
How far is Ashurst from London?
About 28 miles from central London.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Do you cover Ashurst?
Yes, Ashurst is in our area. Send us the address and we will confirm availability.
What do children usually eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A full barbecue menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Also near Ashurst
Other occasions in Ashurst
Why choose BBQ catering in Ashurst?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around Ashurst book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
- Garden parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Martin of Tours, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Before you book anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
What affects the price in Ashurst
There’s no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Travel to Ashurst
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- How easy it is to reach the spot
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 to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away