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BBQ Catering in Benenden
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Benenden by our chef. We serve and tidy up.
- Retirement do’s
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering for Benenden
About our BBQ catering in Benenden
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. We serve beef burgers, coleslaw and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater close and cul-de-sac parties and fundraising days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Benenden makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Served at the time you choose
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Benenden need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
How to prepare
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A closer look at the menu
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Our vegan option is a vegan burger or sausage, served in a roll with salads.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Planning a barbecue in Benenden
Benenden is about 13 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Hosts in Benenden book us for events of all sizes. Benenden is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Benenden to Canterbury (26 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Benenden Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Among the historic houses close to Benenden are Great Dixter (5 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Benenden, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in TN17, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. We can cater an event on streets such as The Street, Hortons Close and Iden Green Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Main roads around Benenden include the B2086, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. We also bring barbecues to events in Iden Green (1 mile south), Coursehorn (2 miles north-west), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-west), Swattenden (2 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Foley Park (15 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Mervyn Quinlan Museum (2 miles north-east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include King William IV Public House (under half a mile south)
Who books BBQ catering in Benenden?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Club open days
Churches such as Church of St George rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before booking anyone
- A clear list of what’s included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
FAQs for Benenden
Is Benenden too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Do you cover Benenden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Benenden and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
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.
What we need to know
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef brisket
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More for events in Benenden
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards