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Barbecue Catering in Claygate Cross, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Claygate Cross: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Summer staff days
- Family celebrations
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
A barbecue near Claygate Cross
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, served on a plate or in a roll.
BBQ catering in Claygate Cross, served hot
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. On the menu are coleslaw, sausages and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for fundraising days and informal weddings.
Near Claygate Cross, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Timed around your day
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Where the barbecue can go in Claygate Cross
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Claygate Cross
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
For event organisers in Claygate Cross
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
For events on land you don’t 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:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
How the day works
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. A summer barbecue in Claygate Cross stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
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What else we do in Claygate Cross
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Perfect for your event in Claygate Cross
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Claygate Cross book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Summer staff days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
Parks such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
What to look for in a quote
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Whether VAT is included
- Allergen information for every dish
- Whether plates or china are included
Claygate Cross barbecues: local tips
Claygate Cross is about 5 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Claygate Cross? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Claygate Cross to London (23 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Borough Green Primary School, often want a barbecue. After a christening at a church such as The Church of the Good Shepherd, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Claygate Cross, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in TN15. From Claygate Cross, Basted Lane and Winfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Nearby, we also cater events in Crouch (1 mile east), Basted (1 mile north-west), Borough Green (1 mile north), Plaxtol (1 mile south) and Platt (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
A little further out are Ightham Court (1.7 miles north-west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.1 miles north-east).
- Schools near Claygate Cross include Wrotham School (1.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Chequers Inn (under half a mile east)
Questions from Claygate Cross
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
What’s the nearest station to Claygate Cross?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards