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BBQ Catering for Chiddingstone Hoath
A catered barbecue for your event in Chiddingstone Hoath: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering in Chiddingstone Hoath
BBQ catering for your event in Chiddingstone Hoath
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. We serve beef burgers, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers, and we are frequently booked for school fairs and summer fêtes and reunions and family get-togethers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Chiddingstone Hoath makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
A catered BBQ in Chiddingstone Hoath: what to know
Chiddingstone Hoath is about 6 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Chiddingstone Hoath is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Chiddingstone Hoath to London (25 miles away).
A green space like Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Cowden station, roughly 1.4 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Chiddingstone Hoath. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN8 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. If your venue is just outside Chiddingstone Hoath, we also cover Walter's Green (1 mile south-east), Markbeech (1 mile west), Newtown (1 mile north-west), Penshurst (2 miles east) and Teasley Mead (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (11 miles east) and Southborough (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (5.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Rock Public House (less than half a mile north)
What affects the price in Chiddingstone Hoath
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
- Site access
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
For event organisers in Chiddingstone Hoath
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team.
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. Sunset in Chiddingstone Hoath is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Chiddingstone Hoath: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Chiddingstone Hoath?
Cowden station, about 1.4 miles west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Chiddingstone Hoath?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you cover Chiddingstone Hoath?
Yes, Chiddingstone Hoath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we’ll check.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why Chiddingstone Hoath hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A clear quote with everything listed
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Events we cater in Chiddingstone Hoath
Food handled by a professional team
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Chiddingstone Hoath. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Within reach of Chiddingstone Hoath are historic houses such as Chiddingstone Castle (1.6 miles north) and Penshurst Place (2 miles north-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
What comes off the grill
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask which items contain gluten
- 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.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
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Where the barbecue can go in Chiddingstone Hoath
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards