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Barbecue Catering in Chegworth, Kent
A barbecue in Chegworth, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Charity fundraisers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a BBQ in Chegworth
About our BBQ catering in Chegworth
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, with sticky ribs, pulled pork and sliced brisket alongside. Pick the meats that suit your guests. Typical bookings include work barbecues and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, with beef burgers, pulled pork and halloumi skewers.
Near Chegworth, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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 will suggest a menu.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Chegworth
Cooked on site, served hot
Hosts in Chegworth book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Summer staff days
- Retirement do’s
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- VAT, if it applies
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
FAQs for Chegworth
What’s the nearest station to Chegworth?
Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east of the centre.
Is Chegworth close to London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
What do children normally eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
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 will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Where the barbecue can go in Chegworth
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Chegworth
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
The process
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Chegworth get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Think about where the smoke will drift
How to get a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: use our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book our barbecue in Chegworth
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our staff serve and clear
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Barbecue venues around Chegworth
Chegworth is about 6 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Chegworth are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. Chegworth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Chegworth to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Historic houses near Chegworth include Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west) and Stoneacre (3.2 miles west). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Harrietsham station, about 1 mile east. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Chegworth, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Chegworth, we also cover Broomfield (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile south-east), Harrietsham (1 mile east), Kingswood (1 mile south-west) and Eyhorne Street (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (6 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (11 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (4.9 miles north-west) and Leeds Castle (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Park Gate Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards