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Barbecue Catering in Biddenden, Kent
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Biddenden. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Biddenden?
Biddenden questions
Is Biddenden too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Biddenden?
Headcorn station, about 3.5 miles north of the centre.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
What do children typically eat?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
About our BBQ catering in Biddenden
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. For community fun days and big birthday parties, we can cook BBQ ribs, beef burgers and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Biddenden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Request gluten-free rolls
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Parking near the grill
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
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. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Biddenden is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Gather dietary requirements early
Ask for a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Other occasions in Biddenden
Occasions we serve in Biddenden
Hot food straight off the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Biddenden. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Garden parties
- Evening wedding food
For a fundraiser at a school like John Mayne Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
For event organisers in Biddenden
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are frequently 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
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The address or postcode
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Biddenden: gardens, clubs and local tips
Biddenden is about 10 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Biddenden. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Biddenden to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
Churches such as Parish Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Headcorn station, roughly 3.5 miles north of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Biddenden, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN27 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on High Street, The Meadows and Cloth Hall Gardens or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. For events just outside Biddenden, we cover Curteis' Corner (1 mile north-east), Woolpack Corner (1 mile south-east), Standen (1 mile north-east), Hareplain (1 mile north-west) and Stede Quarter (1 mile east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (12 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (12 miles west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away