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BBQ Catering for Dartford
Want a barbecue in Dartford without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Family celebrations
- Big birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Dartford
How our BBQ catering works in Dartford
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. Whether it is club open days and summer staff days, we’ll put together a menu of coleslaw, sausages and BBQ ribs.
In Dartford, barbecues are booked for parties, work days and club events. The common need is a spot outside for the grill, with cover overhead. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Events we cater in Dartford
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Dartford. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Clubs and leisure centres near Dartford can host a barbecue if there is outdoor space.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether travel is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why Dartford hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Dartford
- Crockery choices
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Dartford: gardens, clubs and local tips
Dartford is about 14 miles east of London, in Kent. We cover events in Dartford, along with the towns and villages around it. Dartford is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Nearby historic houses include Hall Place and Gardens (2.8 miles west) and Red House (4.1 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Dartford is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in DA1, DA2, DA5 and DA13, we can cook on site for your guests. Whether your event is on High Street, Market Street and Temple Hill Square or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Dartford sits on or near the A2 and A206, so getting the barbecue to your event is simple. For events just outside Dartford, we cover Temple Hill (1 mile north), Hawley (1 mile south), Stone (2 miles east), Clement Street (2 miles south) and Darenth (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Sevenoaks (11 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south-west), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Dartford has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
Nearby you will also find West Hill Hospital (0.6 miles west) and Stone Castle (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Dartford include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Leigh Academy (0.7 miles south-east) and Stone Lodge School (1.1 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles north-west)
Common questions in Dartford
Is Dartford close to London?
About 14 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can you do a barbecue in Central Park?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
How it works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening barbecue in Dartford, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Name a contact for the day
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Dartford
Other occasions in Dartford
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
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.
Where the barbecue can go in Dartford
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Dartford
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away