Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Detling
Want a barbecue in Detling without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- School fairs and summer fêtes
A barbecue near Detling
A catered BBQ in Detling: what to know
Detling is about 3 miles north-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Detling? We cover the whole area. We cater 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Bearsted station, about 1.4 miles south, is the nearest station. Parks such as The Larches frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Detling. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in ME14 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include The Street, Princes Way and Queens Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Detling, we also cover Thurnham (1 mile south-east), Grove Green (1 mile south-west), Harbourland (1 mile west), Weavering (2 miles south) and Bearsted (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (3 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles south-west), Faversham (14 miles east) and Northfleet (14 miles north-west).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and The Mall Maidstone (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Detling includes Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Nearby, you will find The Cock Horse pub (less than half a mile north)
How our BBQ catering works in Detling
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we’ll confirm it. For club open days and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, beef burgers and chicken skewers and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Detling makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
FAQs for Detling
Can you do a barbecue in The Larches?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is Detling close to London?
About 32 miles from central London.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Is the meat halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, loved by most ages.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Plates or china
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. What you choose to eat matters most: 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.
Why us?
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Our staff serve and clear
- Meat-free choices on every menu
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- 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 booking.
On the menu in Detling
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
How it works
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. In Detling, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Let us know about tight access
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
What else we do in Detling
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
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.
Occasions we serve in Detling
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Street parties
- Family celebrations
- Birthdays and milestone parties
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Valley Park School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- VAT, if it applies
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away