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Barbecue Catering in Crayford, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Crayford: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
BBQ catering in Crayford
How our BBQ catering works in Crayford
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. On the menu are pulled pork, beef burgers and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
In a place like Crayford, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and food safety is in professional hands. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Crayford
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Serving and clearing done for you
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecues in Crayford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Crayford is well within our area for events. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Crayford to London (12 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Wentworth Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Churches such as Church of St Paulinus rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
This part of Kent takes in DA1, DA5 and DA7. Whether your event is on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Crayford, we also cover Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Within reach you will find Wansunt Pit.
- Nearby schools include Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy (0.6 miles north-east) and St Catherine's Catholic School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Towns and villages near Crayford
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What happens on the day
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower will not stop it, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Autumn and winter barbecues in Crayford get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- Travel to Crayford
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Crayford: your questions answered
How far is Crayford from London?
About 12 miles from central London.
What’s the nearest station to Crayford?
Crayford has its own station: Crayford station.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
Who books BBQ catering in Crayford?
Food handled by a professional team
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Crayford. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Retirement do’s
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Street parties
For guests coming by train, Crayford station serves Crayford directly.
Before you book anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Plates, china and cutlery
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards