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BBQ Catering in Four Elms
Planning a catered barbecue in Four Elms? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
BBQ catering in Four Elms
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
- Plates or china
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- An estimate of numbers
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
BBQ catering in Four Elms, served hot
Some hosts in Four Elms pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. We can quote for either or both. We serve coleslaw, beef burgers and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and charity fundraisers.
Country barbecues near Four Elms are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
For event organisers in Four Elms
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Towns and villages near Four Elms
What else we do in Four Elms
The menu, dish by dish
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, and served in a soft roll, frequently with coleslaw.
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, so there’s very little left for you to do.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Four Elms
Is Four Elms close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a barbecue in Bough Beech Reservoir?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
How soon do you get booked up?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Send your date and we’ll check.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Occasions we serve in Four Elms
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Four Elms. Some of the most common are:
- Community fun days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Work barbecues
If you had Bough Beech Reservoir in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Comparing caterers
- Travel and any London charges
- How dietary needs are handled
- Whether plates or china are included
- If the price includes VAT
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What you get with us
- A full barbecue menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
On the menu in Four Elms
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef burgers
Step by step
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. Autumn and winter barbecues in Four Elms get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Name a contact for the day
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Barbecues in Four Elms: gardens, clubs and local tips
Four Elms is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Four Elms are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Four Elms is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Four Elms to London (21 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Edenbridge station, about 1.7 miles west, is the nearest station. Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.2 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Anywhere in TN8, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Pootings Road, Styles Close and Four Elms Road, wherever there is an outdoor spot for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Four Elms, we also cover Pootings (1 mile north-west), Mowshurst (1 mile south-west), Puddledock (2 miles north), Marlpit Hill (2 miles west) and Edenbridge (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (13 miles east).
A little further out are Hever Castle (2.2 miles south) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you will find The Four Elms Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards