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Barbecue Catering in Cranbrook, Kent
Want a barbecue in Cranbrook without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Street parties
- Club open days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Cranbrook?
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Cranbrook stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Include children in your numbers
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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About our BBQ catering in Cranbrook
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. Whether it is relaxed weddings and evening receptions and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we can cook coleslaw, pulled pork and sausages for your guests.
Barbecues around Cranbrook are often relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Barbecues in Cranbrook: gardens, clubs and local tips
Cranbrook is about 12 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Cranbrook for events and the places nearby. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Cranbrook School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Congregational Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about a mile of Cranbrook, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN17 and TN18, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Local streets include High Street, Crane Lane and White Lion Yard; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Baker's Cross (1 mile east), Coursehorn (1 mile east), Swattenden (1 mile south), Hartley (1 mile south-west) and Gill's Green (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (13 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Sissinghurst Castle (2.5 miles north-east) and Benenden Hospital (3.6 miles east).
- Schools near Cranbrook include Cranbrook Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Crown Public House (within half a mile north-west)
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so some events have both. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Cranbrook
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: 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
These are the details we need:
- Where the event is
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, a lighter choice than burgers.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
FAQs for Cranbrook
Could you cook in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you cater at venues 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.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Why choose BBQ catering in Cranbrook?
Food handled by a professional team
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Cranbrook. Popular choices:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Thinking of a barbecue in Crane Valley? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
Comparing caterers
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- A clear list of what’s included
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
On the menu in Cranbrook
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
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Also in Cranbrook
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards