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Barbecue Catering in Capel, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Capel without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Family celebrations
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering in Capel
Events we cater in Capel
Can be paired with a hog roast
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Capel. For example:
- Fundraising days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Thomas à Becket, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Any travel or access charges
- The full menu and the sides
BBQ catering in Capel, cooked on site
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Capel, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Whether it’s back-garden get-togethers and evening wedding food, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, sausages and beef burgers for your guests.
A barbecue in the countryside near Capel makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Other occasions in Capel
What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower won’t stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Capel need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Barbecue venues around Capel
Capel is about 3 miles south-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Capel for events. Capel is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Capel to London (29 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Capel Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If you had Foal Hurst Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. Capel is within about 8 miles of the High Weald 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 bring barbecues to events all over TN12. From Redwood Park, Alders Road and Church Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Capel, we also cover Five Oak Green (1 mile north-east), Colt's Hill (1 mile east), Crockhurst Street (1 mile west), Tudeley (1 mile north-west) and Tudeley Hale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles south-west), Tonbridge (3 miles north-west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Castle (3.4 miles north-west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find The Dovecote Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Capel: your questions answered
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will follow the site rules.
What’s the nearest station to Capel?
Paddock Wood station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is clearing up included?
Yes, we clear up after service, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Capel hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
Working with your venue
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Allergies we should know about
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Capel
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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