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BBQ Catering for Baker's Cross
A barbecue in Baker's Cross, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering in Baker's Cross
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. In Baker's Cross, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
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.
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How our BBQ catering works in Baker's Cross
There’s more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For club open days and community fun days, we can cook halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and beef brisket for your guests.
Country barbecues near Baker's Cross are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
A catered BBQ in Baker's Cross: what to know
Baker's Cross is about 9 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Baker's Cross is well within our area for events. Baker's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Baker's Cross to Canterbury (27 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Cranbrook School, frequently want a barbecue. Parks such as Crane Valley often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Baker's Cross, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across TN17 and TN18 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Dorothy Avenue, Brickenden Road and Doctor Hope's Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Other places close to Baker's Cross we cover include Cranbrook (1 mile west), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south-west), Hartley (2 miles south-west) and Benenden (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.3 miles north-east).
- Nearby schools include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (within half a mile north-west)
Why choose BBQ catering in Baker's Cross?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Places near Baker's Cross
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Baker's Cross questions
Could you cook in Crane Valley?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Baker's Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What do children typically eat?
Usually, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Organising for someone else?
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Baker's Cross
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Baker's Cross?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Baker's Cross book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Work barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Dunstan, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards