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BBQ Catering for Bethersden
Hosting a barbecue in Bethersden without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Community fun days
BBQ catering for Bethersden
BBQ catering in Bethersden, served hot
In Bethersden, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Whether it is relaxed weddings and evening receptions and garden parties, we can cook chicken skewers, coleslaw and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Bethersden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
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What else we do in Bethersden
Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. A summer barbecue in Bethersden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Get a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Occasions we serve in Bethersden
Cooked on site, served hot
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Bethersden and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Within reach of Bethersden are historic houses such as Godinton House (4 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Bethersden
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
For event organisers in Bethersden
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Bethersden
Which station is closest to Bethersden?
The closest is Pluckley station, roughly 2 miles away.
Is Bethersden close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London.
Is the food cooked safely?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
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. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Bethersden barbecues: local tips
Bethersden is about 5 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Bethersden? We can help. Bethersden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Bethersden to Canterbury (18 miles away).
Coming by train? Pluckley station, about 2 miles north, is the nearest station. For a fundraiser at a school like Bethersden Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Anywhere in TN26, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include The Dene, Forge Hill and Forgefield; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wissenden (1 mile north-west), Further Quarter (2 miles west), Chambers' Green (2 miles north), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north-west) and High Halden (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Woodchurch Village Life Museum (3.1 miles south) and Romden Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Local pubs include The George Public House (under half a mile north-west)
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Whether you want china
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 the date and the space, tell us:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away