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BBQ Catering in Fordcombe
BBQ catering in Fordcombe: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Fordcombe?
About our BBQ catering in Fordcombe
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Fordcombe, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. We serve halloumi skewers, beef burgers and sausages, and we’re often booked for family celebrations and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
A barbecue in the countryside near Fordcombe makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Evening barbecues in Fordcombe need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:05pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Places near Fordcombe
Other occasions in Fordcombe
Planners, venues and businesses
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Sides to make it a full meal
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
A catered BBQ in Fordcombe: what to know
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Fordcombe is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Fordcombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 25 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Ashurst Kent station, about 1.4 miles south-west, is the nearest station. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Fordcombe is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in TN3, we can bring the barbecue to you. Your event could be at a house on Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane or the roads around them, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Close by, we cover events in Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Fordcombe includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Pubs nearby include Chafford Arms (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Fordcombe
Which station is closest to Fordcombe?
The closest is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. China is available on request.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is crockery included?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Fordcombe. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Who books BBQ catering in Fordcombe?
Cooked in front of your guests
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Fordcombe. For example:
- Community fun days
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Historic houses near Fordcombe include Groombridge Place (1.8 miles south) and Penshurst Place (2.3 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Questions to ask before you book
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Plates or china
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
About the food
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, straight from the grill to the bun.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away