Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Fairbourne Heath
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Fairbourne Heath by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Fairbourne Heath
What the cooking area needs
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Parking near the grill
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
BBQ catering in Fairbourne Heath, served hot
For bigger events in Fairbourne Heath, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. For back-garden get-togethers and reunions and family get-togethers, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, sausages and BBQ ribs and more.
Country barbecues near Fairbourne Heath are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You will know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
Planning a barbecue in Fairbourne Heath
Fairbourne Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Fairbourne Heath is well within our area for events. Fairbourne Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 19 miles away.
Churches such as All Saints Church rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. If you had Kiln Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Fairbourne Heath. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in ME17, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. Local streets include Lenham Road and Windmill Hill; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Liverton Street (1 mile east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-west), Platt's Heath (1 mile east), Pollhill (1 mile north) and Grafty Green (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.2 miles north-west).
- Local schools include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- Whether you want china
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Your date and serving time
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Nearby places to Fairbourne Heath
Other occasions in Fairbourne Heath
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Fairbourne Heath is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- 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 don’t have to.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
FAQs for Fairbourne Heath
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can you do a barbecue in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, usually the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
What do children typically eat?
Generally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Fairbourne Heath. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
How far ahead should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
Who books BBQ catering in Fairbourne Heath?
Cooked in front of your guests
Hosts in Fairbourne Heath book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Retirement do’s
- Work barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
Coming by train? Harrietsham station is about 1.6 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue gives more choice, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Why Fairbourne Heath hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- An itemised quote
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Serving and clearing done for you
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away