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Barbecue Catering in Aylesford, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Aylesford by our team. We serve and tidy up.
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BBQ catering in Aylesford
BBQ catering in Aylesford, served hot
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. Popular choices include pulled pork, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater neighbourhood parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays.
For a barbecue in Aylesford, the garden is frequently the best venue. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will bring everything else. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Why choose BBQ catering in Aylesford?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Aylesford
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
Hosts in Aylesford book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Big birthday parties
Churches such as Aylesford Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Questions to ask before you book
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether travel is included
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Barbecues in Aylesford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Aylesford is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Hosts in Aylesford book us for events of all sizes. Aylesford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
A green space like Ditton Quarry is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. For guests coming by train, Aylesford station serves Aylesford directly. Aylesford is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the ME20 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Hall Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ditton (1 mile west), Allington (1 mile south-east), East Malling (2 miles west), Well Street (2 miles south-west) and Fant (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (1.7 miles east) and Medway megaliths (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Local schools include Aylesford School (under half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Towns and villages near Aylesford
Other occasions in Aylesford
FAQs for Aylesford
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Aylesford?
Aylesford has its own station: Aylesford station.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you come to Aylesford?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Aylesford and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
How we price a catered barbecue
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Numbers
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we will ask:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME20 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
How the day works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Aylesford get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- 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
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in Aylesford
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking near the grill
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Aylesford
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are 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.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away