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BBQ Catering in Brabourne
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Brabourne. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Brabourne
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Children usually head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times.
BBQ catering in Brabourne, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in Brabourne. For charity fundraisers and back-garden get-togethers, we’ll put together a menu of pulled pork, chicken skewers and beef brisket and more.
In a small place like Brabourne, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
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What else we do in Brabourne
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Brabourne stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Before we arrive
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Name a contact for the day
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN25 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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Working with your venue
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’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Brabourne
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Brabourne? We cover the whole area. Brabourne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 11 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Coming by train? Westenhanger station is about 3.4 miles away. Brabourne is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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 TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on The Street and Canterbury Road, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Brabourne, we also cover Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Within reach you will find Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Five Bells pub (less than half a mile north-east)
Who books BBQ catering in Brabourne?
Six meats to choose from
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Brabourne. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
- Leaving and retirement parties
Within reach of Brabourne are historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle (3.3 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether plates or china are included
Where the barbecue can go in Brabourne
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A full barbecue menu
- An itemised quote
- Serving and clearing done for you
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Brabourne questions
What’s the nearest station to Brabourne?
The closest is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Brabourne?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Will children like the BBQ?
Typically, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards