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BBQ Catering in Brabourne Lees
Hot off the grill at your event in Brabourne Lees: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Charity fundraisers
- Garden parties
- Evening wedding food
A barbecue near Brabourne Lees
BBQ catering in Brabourne Lees, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Brabourne Lees. For close and cul-de-sac parties and evening wedding food, we can cook beef burgers, beef brisket and halloumi skewers for your guests.
In a small place like Brabourne Lees, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
For event organisers in Brabourne Lees
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
After service, our staff clear up, so there’s very little left for you to do.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Occasions we serve in Brabourne Lees
Meat-free choices that aren’t an afterthought
In Brabourne Lees and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Neighbourhood parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- Travel and any London charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
Barbecues in Brabourne Lees: gardens, clubs and local tips
Brabourne Lees is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Brabourne Lees is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Brabourne Lees to Canterbury (about 12 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Among the historic houses close to Brabourne Lees are Westenhanger Castle (3.2 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Brabourne Lees is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in TN25 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Local streets include Knatchbull Way, Mountbatten Way and Prospect Way; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. If your venue is just outside Brabourne Lees, we also cover Smeeth (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-east), Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Stone Hill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (2.9 miles north-west). Open spaces near Brabourne Lees include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Brabourne Lees get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Each price is built from:
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
Towns and villages near Brabourne Lees
Other occasions in Brabourne Lees
Questions from Brabourne Lees
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Brabourne Lees?
Westenhanger station, about 3.4 miles south-east of the centre.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you cover Brabourne Lees?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Brabourne Lees and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we will suggest a split.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away