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Barbecue Catering in Comp, Kent
A barbecue in Comp, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Book a BBQ in Comp
About our BBQ catering in Comp
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Comp, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it’s leaving parties and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we can cook pulled pork, halloumi skewers and beef burgers for your guests.
Country barbecues near Comp 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. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Perfect for your event in Comp
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Comp, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Work barbecues
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
- Allergen information for every dish
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, for a more substantial plate.
Comp questions
What’s the nearest station to Comp?
The closest is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
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’ll follow the site rules.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Generally, yes: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
What happens on the day
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Comp is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Let us know about tight access
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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What affects the price in Comp
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Nearby places to Comp
More for events in Comp
Barbecues in Comp: gardens, clubs and local tips
Comp is about 3 miles west of Kings Hill, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Comp for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Comp to London (24 miles away).
Coming by train? Borough Green & Wrotham station is about 1.5 miles away. Historic houses near Comp include Old Soar Manor (1.7 miles south-west) and Ightham Mote (3.5 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Comp. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of TN15 and the streets around it. For events just outside Comp, we cover Platt (1 mile north-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Claygate Cross (1 mile south-west) and Borough Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (2.3 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (within half a mile west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (0.7 miles north-west)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards