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BBQ Catering in Cross-at-Hand
Planning a barbecue in Cross-at-Hand and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Sports clubs and team events
BBQ catering for Cross-at-Hand
Why choose BBQ catering in Cross-at-Hand?
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Cross-at-Hand and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Family celebrations
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Within reach of Cross-at-Hand are historic houses such as Stoneacre (4.6 miles north). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
BBQ catering for your event in Cross-at-Hand
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Send us a photo of the space and we’ll confirm it. Popular choices include beef burgers, halloumi skewers and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and leaving parties.
Country barbecues near Cross-at-Hand are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
What happens on the day
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. We will place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. At midsummer, it’s light in Cross-at-Hand until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Cross-at-Hand
Is Cross-at-Hand too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
What’s the nearest station to Cross-at-Hand?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.2 miles away.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
On the menu in Cross-at-Hand
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
China crockery is available on request, at extra cost.
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Other occasions in Cross-at-Hand
Why choose BBQ catering in Cross-at-Hand?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning a barbecue in Cross-at-Hand
Cross-at-Hand is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Cross-at-Hand for events and the places nearby. Cross-at-Hand is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Cross-at-Hand to Canterbury (24 miles away).
Coming by train? The nearest station is Staplehurst station, about 1.2 miles south. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Cross-at-Hand, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across TN12. Whether your event is on Staplehurst Road and Woodford Park or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Rabbit's Cross (1 mile north), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Wanshurst Green (1 mile south-west), St Ann's Green (1 mile west) and Underling Green (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sutton Valence Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and South East Romany Museum (1.8 miles south-west).
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away