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Barbecue Catering in Five Wents, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Five Wents: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
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BBQ catering in Five Wents
BBQ catering for your event in Five Wents
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. Popular choices include BBQ ribs, beef brisket and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater retirement do’s and school fairs and summer fêtes.
A barbecue in the countryside near Five Wents makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Five Wents
- Access to the cooking area
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Also near Five Wents
Other occasions in Five Wents
Events we cater in Five Wents
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Hosts in Five Wents book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Informal weddings
- Street parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Work barbecues
If guests are travelling by rail, Hollingbourne station, about 3 miles north-east, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- VAT, if it applies
- Any travel or access charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Five Wents stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A full barbecue menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
Barbecues in Five Wents: gardens, clubs and local tips
Five Wents is about 4 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Five Wents and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cover 922 places in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Historic houses near Five Wents include Stoneacre (1.7 miles north) and Leeds Castle (2.2 miles north-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Five Wents is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Leeds Road and Sutton Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Warmlake (1 mile south), Langley Heath (1 mile north-east), Langley (1 mile north-west), Chart Sutton (1 mile west) and Sutton Valence (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (4 miles north-west), Ashford (13 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (4.2 miles north) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Detling Hill.
- Local pubs include The Plough Inn (less than half a mile west)
Common questions in Five Wents
Do you come out to small places like Five Wents?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Five Wents from London?
Roughly 35 miles from the centre of London.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you come to Five Wents?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Five Wents and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are often easier. Use our quote form.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards