Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Bean
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Bean. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Charity fundraisers
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Evening wedding food
Planning an event in Bean?
How we price a catered barbecue
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
BBQ catering in Bean, served hot
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. For big birthday parties and summer staff days, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and halloumi skewers.
Near Bean, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning a barbecue in Bean
Bean is about 3 miles west of Northfleet, in Kent. We cover events in Bean, along with the towns and villages around it. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 17 miles away.
Coming by train? The nearest station is Greenhithe for Bluewater station, about 1.7 miles north. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Bean Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bean, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of the DA2 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on High Street, Drudgeon Way and Foxwood Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Being close to the B255, Bean is simple for us to get to for your event. If your venue is just outside Bean, we also cover Green Street Green (1 mile south), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile west), Swanscombe (1 mile north) and Grubb Street (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (3 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles east), Northfleet (3 miles east) and Swanley (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Museum of Geology (2.2 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Bean includes Chafford Gorges Nature Park and Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Bean include The Ebbsfleet Academy (1.5 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Black Horse pub (under half a mile south-west)
Working with your venue
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.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Why choose BBQ catering in Bean?
Food handled by a professional team
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Garden parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Informal weddings
If you had Beacon Wood Country Park in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before booking
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Where the barbecue can go in Bean
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
Why choose BBQ catering in Bean?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why Bean hosts choose us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
What happens on the day
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. For an evening barbecue in Bean, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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Common questions in Bean
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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 you do a barbecue in Beacon Wood Country Park?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away