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Barbecue Catering in Coldharbour, Kent
BBQ catering in Coldharbour: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Club open days
Planning an event in Coldharbour?
About our BBQ catering in Coldharbour
In Coldharbour, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. For fundraising days and summer parties in the garden, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, sausages and beef brisket.
In a small place like Coldharbour, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Coldharbour
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Coldharbour. Popular choices:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Work barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
PTAs at schools such as St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
Towns and villages near Coldharbour
More for events in Coldharbour
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book our barbecue in Coldharbour
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Timed around your day
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Beef brisket
Slow-cooked beef brisket, sliced to serve, for a more substantial plate.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
When you enquire, please mention:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
How the day works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. At midsummer, it’s light in Coldharbour until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Coldharbour barbecues: local tips
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover events in Coldharbour. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Within reach of Coldharbour are historic houses such as Ightham Mote (2.2 miles north) and Knole House (3.6 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Parish Church of St John rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Anywhere in TN11, we can cook on site for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hildenborough (1 mile south-west), Hilden Park (1 mile south), Watt's Cross (1 mile west), Budds (1 mile north) and Stocks Green (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (6 miles south), Gravesend (15 miles north) and Northfleet (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Castle (2.2 miles south) and The Milne Museum (2 miles south). Within reach you will find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hugh Christie Technology College (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Flying Dutchman Public House (1 mile south-west)
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Common questions in Coldharbour
What’s the nearest station to Coldharbour?
The closest is Hildenborough station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Coldharbour close to London?
Roughly 24 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Do you come to Coldharbour?
Yes, Coldharbour is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards