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BBQ Catering in Darenth
Planning a barbecue in Darenth and do not want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Family celebrations
- Evening wedding food
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Darenth
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
About our BBQ catering in Darenth
In Darenth, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Typical bookings include reunions and family get-togethers and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
Country barbecues near Darenth are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. After service, we clear up and pack away. Sunset in Darenth is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- 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 clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
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 will keep everyone in the loop.
What affects the price in Darenth
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Darenth
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising barbecues
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Informal weddings
Churches such as Church of St Margaret of Antioch rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does.
Questions to ask before booking
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Barbecue venues around Darenth
Darenth is about 2 miles south-east of Dartford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Darenth. Darenth is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Darenth are Hall Place and Gardens (4.6 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. Darenth is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in DA2, we can cook on site for your guests. Your event could be at a house on Hill Rise, Hillside and Moss Way, wherever there’s an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Darenth, we also cover St Margarets (1 mile south), Green Street Green (1 mile south-east), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-west), South Darenth (1 mile south) and Bean (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (5 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (4 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west) and Kings Hill (12 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (1.5 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (1.5 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include Fox & Hounds pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Where the barbecue can go in Darenth
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
Places near Darenth
More for events in Darenth
Darenth: your questions answered
What’s the nearest station to Darenth?
The closest is Farningham Road station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
Is Darenth 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.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Tell us how many children to expect.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, on a plate or in a roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For vegans, there is a vegan burger or sausage in a roll, so nobody misses out.
Why choose BBQ catering in Darenth?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Darenth hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Served at the time you choose
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away