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BBQ Catering in Boughton Malherbe
Planning a catered barbecue in Boughton Malherbe? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Informal weddings
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Boughton Malherbe
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Request gluten-free rolls
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
About our BBQ catering in Boughton Malherbe
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. We are often asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and back-garden get-togethers, with coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Boughton Malherbe, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Other occasions in Boughton Malherbe
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The date and time of year
- Travel to Boughton Malherbe
- Numbers
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Boughton Malherbe
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
For anyone arriving by rail, Lenham station is about 1.5 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Sausages
Children typically head straight for the sausages.
FAQs for Boughton Malherbe
What’s the nearest station to Boughton Malherbe?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
Is Boughton Malherbe close to London?
About 39 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What do children typically eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
A catered BBQ in Boughton Malherbe: what to know
Boughton Malherbe is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Boughton Malherbe for events. Boughton Malherbe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Platts Heath Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Boughton Malherbe, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in ME17, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your venue is just outside Boughton Malherbe, we also cover Liverton Street (1 mile north-west), Grafty Green (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile north-west), Sandway (1 mile north) and Broadstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (1.1 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (1.8 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
Step by step
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in Boughton Malherbe get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- 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
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Where the barbecue can go in Boughton Malherbe
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Parking near the grill
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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