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Barbecue Catering in Crouch, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Crouch: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Neighbourhood parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
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Occasions we serve in Crouch
Food handled by a professional team
In Crouch, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
BBQ catering for your event in Crouch
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. We are often asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and leaving and retirement parties, with chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Crouch makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
What we serve
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why us?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Cooked on site by our chef
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are quick to grill, which helps at busy times alongside the slow-cooked meats.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Allergies and dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
FAQs for Crouch
Could you cook in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Is the meat halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Working with your venue
If you’re 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’ll keep you both updated.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Crouch
Your quote depends on:
- The number of people
- Season and day of the week
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. Sunset in Crouch is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Preparing for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Send final numbers in good time
Getting a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecues in Crouch: gardens, clubs and local tips
Crouch is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Crouch. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Borough Green Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Within reach of Crouch are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (1 mile south) and Ightham Mote (2.4 miles south-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Crouch is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across TN15 and the streets around it. That could mean an event in a garden on Basted Lane and Long Mill Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. For events just outside Crouch, we cover Claygate Cross (1 mile west), Basted (1 mile north-west), Platt (1 mile north-east), Comp (1 mile north-east) and Borough Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Ightham Court (1.8 miles north-west).
- Local schools include Wrotham School (1.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequers Inn (within half a mile south-east)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards