Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Bidborough
BBQ catering in Bidborough: our chef cooks on site, with burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
Planning an event in Bidborough?
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving.
About our BBQ catering in Bidborough
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we will work to it. Whether it is charity fundraisers and club open days, we will put together a menu of beef brisket, BBQ ribs and beef burgers and more.
Near Bidborough, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
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 will keep you both updated.
Also near Bidborough
What else we do in Bidborough
What affects the price in Bidborough
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- Site access
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Bidborough
What’s the nearest station to Bidborough?
The closest is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Could you cook in Haysden Country Park?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: send us your details through our quote form.
How much choice do we need?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
A catered BBQ in Bidborough: what to know
Bidborough is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Hosts in Bidborough book us for events of all sizes. Bidborough is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Bidborough to London (27 miles away).
Parks such as Haysden Country Park often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. After a christening at a church such as Parish Church of St Lawrence, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
For events in TN3 and TN4, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Rectory Drive and Glebelands, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Stockland Green (1 mile south), Printstile (1 mile west), Southborough (1 mile south-east), Speldhurst (1 mile south-west) and Lower Haysden (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (10 miles north-east) and Foley Park (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Tonbridge Castle (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Bidborough include St Gregory's Catholic School (1.6 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Autumn and winter barbecues in Bidborough get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why choose BBQ catering in Bidborough?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Bidborough book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Retirement do’s
- Fundraising barbecues
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Whether VAT is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away