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Barbecue Catering in Claygate, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Claygate: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Club open days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Claygate?
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
About our BBQ catering in Claygate
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Whether it’s team days and staff summer parties and leaving parties, we can cook sausages, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Claygate are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Barbecues in Claygate: gardens, clubs and local tips
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Events in Claygate are part of our patch. Claygate is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Claygate to Canterbury (28 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Marden station, about 1.8 miles east, is the nearest station. Claygate is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of TN12. Whether your event is on Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. If your venue is just outside Claygate, we also cover Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
- Pubs nearby include The White Hart pub (less than half a mile west)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you do not need to find grills or tongs.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Claygate
- An itemised quote
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
See how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
Questions from Claygate
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is Claygate close to London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Who books BBQ catering in Claygate?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
In Claygate, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Evening wedding food
- Birthdays and milestone parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Margaret, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- What crockery is supplied
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Step by step
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. Evening barbecues in Claygate need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- How many people are eating
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers make sure they’re not left with just salad.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
- 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
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards