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BBQ Catering in Broad Ford
Planning a catered barbecue in Broad Ford? Our chef cooks on site, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving parties
- Club open days
A barbecue near Broad Ford
BBQ catering in Broad Ford, served hot
Hosting a barbecue usually means shopping, prepping, cooking and clearing. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can enjoy your own event. Popular choices include pulled pork, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and we’re often booked for summer staff days and back-garden get-togethers.
In a small place like Broad Ford, 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 will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Broad Ford is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served 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.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
How to prepare
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Name a contact for the day
- Let us know about tight access
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What comes off the grill
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why choose BBQ catering in Broad Ford?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Broad Ford hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Also near Broad Ford
Other occasions in Broad Ford
Occasions we serve in Broad Ford
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Broad Ford. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
Churches such as Church of St Margaret rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- Any travel or access charges
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Barbecue venues around Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Broad Ford is well within our area for events. Broad Ford is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Broad Ford to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Horsmonden Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Thinking of a barbecue in The Gill? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Broad Ford, 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.
For events in TN12, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. For events just outside Broad Ford, we cover Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Bewl Water.
- Nearby, you will find The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
What BBQ catering costs
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Broad Ford
Could you cook in The Gill?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue 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 happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you come to Broad Ford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Broad Ford and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you label the food for allergies?
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away