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BBQ Catering for Bullingstone
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Bullingstone: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering in Bullingstone
BBQ catering for your event in Bullingstone
From the grill come burgers, sausages and chicken skewers, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and evening wedding food, with pulled pork, coleslaw and beef burgers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Bullingstone makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we will work around it where possible.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Bullingstone hosts choose us
- An itemised quote
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A clear way in from where we park
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. By late September, sunset in Bullingstone is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- 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 leave the spot tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Travel to Bullingstone
- Numbers
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Bullingstone barbecues: local tips
Bullingstone is about 3 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bullingstone is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Bullingstone is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 26 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 2.5 miles south-east. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
For events in TN3, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Whether your event is on Bullingstone Lane, Ewehurst Lane and Langton Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Bullingstone, we also cover Speldhurst (1 mile north-east), Poundsbridge (1 mile north-west), Langton Green (1 mile south), Stockland Green (1 mile north-east) and Rusthall (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (8 miles east) and Edenbridge (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Chiddingstone Castle (4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (1.6 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The George And Dragon pub (under half a mile north-east)
Common questions in Bullingstone
Is Bullingstone close to London?
Roughly 28 miles from the centre of London.
What’s the nearest station to Bullingstone?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 2.5 miles away.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What meats do you barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Occasions we serve in Bullingstone
Add a hog roast for bigger events
People around Bullingstone book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
- Club open days
- Community fun days
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (2.2 miles north-west) and Groombridge Place (2.3 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- The full menu and the sides
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
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Other occasions in Bullingstone
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards