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Barbecue Catering in Cranbrook Common, Kent
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Cranbrook Common. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Garden parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering for Cranbrook Common
BBQ catering in Cranbrook Common, served hot
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, because there is beef, chicken and pork to choose from, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Typical bookings include summer parties in the garden and fundraising days, with beef brisket, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
In a small place like Cranbrook Common, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
Why choose BBQ catering in Cranbrook Common?
Next to a row of street-food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Served at the time you choose
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Barbecues in Cranbrook Common: gardens, clubs and local tips
Cranbrook Common is about 10 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Cranbrook Common is well within our area for events and the places nearby. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Cranbrook School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If guests are travelling by rail, Staplehurst station, about 3.5 miles north, is the nearest station. Cranbrook Common is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area. We also bring barbecues to events in Sissinghurst (1 mile south), Wilsley Pound (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (2 miles south-west) and Frittenden (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north-west) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east) and Sissinghurst Castle (1 mile east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bull Public House (0.9 miles south)
Step by step
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it is a case of cooking and serving for as long as we’ve agreed. A summer barbecue in Cranbrook Common stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Gather dietary requirements early
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Events we cater in Cranbrook Common
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Cranbrook Common. Some of the most common are:
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Engagement and anniversary parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- Plates or china
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Questions from Cranbrook Common
Do you come out to small places like Cranbrook Common?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Cranbrook Common close to London?
Roughly 38 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do children usually eat?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Nearby places to Cranbrook Common
More for events in Cranbrook Common
- 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