Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Cotman's Ash, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Cotman's Ash and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Club open days
Planning an event in Cotman's Ash?
How our BBQ catering works in Cotman's Ash
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Popular choices include sausages, BBQ ribs and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for sports clubs and team events and fundraising days.
Country barbecues near Cotman's Ash are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
The menu, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, while salads keep it light.
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Cotman's Ash
- How many people are eating
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Barbecues in Cotman's Ash: gardens, clubs and local tips
Cotman's Ash is about 3 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Cotman's Ash and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Kemsing Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Kemsing station is about 1.4 miles away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Cotman's Ash, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN15, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. For events just outside Cotman's Ash, we cover Woodlands (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (1 mile south-east), Knatts Valley (1 mile north), Romney Street (1 mile north-west) and Kemsing (1 mile south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.9 miles south-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
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 will keep everyone in the loop.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
Cotman's Ash questions
How far is Cotman's Ash from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the food cooked at the event?
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. Plan shelter for your guests.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Do you provide china?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Cotman's Ash
What else we do in Cotman's Ash
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Cotman's Ash stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
How to get a price
Send us the date, the address or TN15 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Cotman's Ash
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Cotman's Ash and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fundraising barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If the day starts at a church like Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What your quote should include
- A clear list of what’s included
- If the price includes VAT
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Any travel or access charges
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards