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Barbecue Catering in Broadwater Down, Kent
A barbecue in Broadwater Down, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Community fun days
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering for Broadwater Down
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
BBQ catering for your event in Broadwater Down
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Broadwater Down: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and evening wedding food, serving beef burgers, beef brisket and pulled pork.
In a place like Broadwater Down, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we will do the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, a hot, filling option of their own.
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Why choose BBQ catering in Broadwater Down?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If the day starts at a church like St Mark's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before booking
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Parking near the grill
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
Questions from Broadwater Down
How far is Broadwater Down from London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Which station is closest to Broadwater Down?
Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east of the centre.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we will label the meat-free choices clearly.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Sunset in Broadwater Down is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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Broadwater Down barbecues: local tips
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Broadwater Down are part of our patch. Broadwater Down is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Broadwater Down are Groombridge Place (2.7 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.9 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Coming by train? The nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Broadwater Down is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across TN2, TN4 and TN1 and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Being close to the A267, Broadwater Down is easy for us to reach with the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Broadwater Down include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Broadwater Down include Rose Hill School (1.5 miles north) and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles north)
- Local pubs include Sir Alf Ramsey pub (under half a mile south-west)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors are:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Whether you want china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away