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Barbecue Catering in Flishinghurst, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Flishinghurst: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Neighbourhood parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Flishinghurst
How our BBQ catering works in Flishinghurst
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. For garden parties and retirement do’s, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, sausages and BBQ ribs and more.
A barbecue in the countryside near Flishinghurst makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Flishinghurst
How far is Flishinghurst from London?
Roughly 37 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Can you cater in Flishinghurst?
Yes, Flishinghurst is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will confirm availability.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
What do you need from the venue?
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’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, with our staff serving and clearing.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a bigger event, add a hog roast alongside the barbecue.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- Plates or china
- How many people are eating
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
For event organisers in Flishinghurst
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Towns and villages near Flishinghurst
More for events in Flishinghurst
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
Flishinghurst barbecues: local tips
Flishinghurst is about 11 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover events in Flishinghurst. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Flishinghurst to Canterbury (27 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Marden station, roughly 4.6 miles north of the centre. Within reach of Flishinghurst are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (4.5 miles west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Flishinghurst, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in TN17 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. For events just outside Flishinghurst, we cover Colliers Green (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile east), Wilsley Pound (2 miles east), Horden (2 miles north) and Sissinghurst (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
A little further out are Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.2 miles east).
- Local schools include High Weald Academy (1.1 miles south-east)
The process
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Evening barbecues in Flishinghurst need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Send a photo 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 don’t have to.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
How to get a price
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- An itemised quote
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- A full barbecue menu
- Our chef at the grill, not you
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Who books BBQ catering in Flishinghurst?
Food handled by a professional team
In Flishinghurst, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Work barbecues
- Sports clubs and team events
For a fundraiser at a school like Colliers Green Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- Travel and any London charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away