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Barbecue Catering in Bowmans, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Bowmans: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Summer staff days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
BBQ catering for Bowmans
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
BBQ catering for your event in Bowmans
Food from a barbecue is best eaten hot off the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we will work to it. Typical bookings include community fun days and work barbecues, with chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and beef burgers.
Around Bowmans, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
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Also in Bowmans
What affects the price in Bowmans
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Sunset in Bowmans is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Bowmans
Bowmans is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Bowmans is well within our area for events. Bowmans is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Bowmans are Hall Place and Gardens (1.1 miles north-west) and Red House (2.5 miles north-west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wentworth Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Bowmans, 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.
We cater events across the DA1, DA2 and DA5 postcode area and the streets around it. We can cater an event on streets such as Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. You will find Bowmans on the A2018, which makes the journey straightforward. For events just outside Bowmans, we cover Wilmington (1 mile south), Crayford (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south), Kings Hill (15 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bexley Museum (1.1 miles north-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Schools near Bowmans include Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.8 miles south-east) and St Columba's Catholic Boys' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bird in Hand pub (0.8 miles north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.2 miles north)
Who books BBQ catering in Bowmans?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Bowmans, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Garden parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
After a christening at a church such as St Barnabas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether plates or china are included
- What the price includes, item by item
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Bowmans: your questions answered
Can you do a barbecue in Dartford Heath?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Which station is closest to Bowmans?
The closest is Crayford station, roughly 0.6 miles away.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: send us your details through our quote form.
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. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. What you choose to eat matters most: 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 will suggest a menu.
Why Bowmans hosts choose us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards