Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Birchden, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Birchden and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Street parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Birchden
BBQ catering in Birchden, served hot
Some hosts in Birchden pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Popular choices include coleslaw, halloumi skewers and pulled pork, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement do’s and neighbourhood parties.
Country barbecues near Birchden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Birchden, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Towns and villages near Birchden
Also in Birchden
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Birchden
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Birchden, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer staff days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Neighbourhood parties
PTAs at schools such as Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Birchden questions
Is Birchden too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, and leave the area tidy.
What do children generally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service. Ask if you’d like china.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
Barbecues in Birchden: gardens, clubs and local tips
Birchden is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Birchden is well within our area for events. Birchden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Eridge station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Churches such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Birchden. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Groombridge (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (2 miles north-west), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (3 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.9 miles west) and The Corn Exchange (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Birchden include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
What we serve, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so nobody misses out.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Whether you want china
- Travel to Birchden
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A clear way in from where we park
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Birchden
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away