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Barbecue Catering in Further Quarter, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Further Quarter: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Family celebrations
- Informal weddings
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering for Further Quarter
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
BBQ catering in Further Quarter, cooked on site
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. Typical bookings include family celebrations and big birthday parties, with coleslaw, BBQ ribs and chicken skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Further Quarter makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
Barbecues in Further Quarter: gardens, clubs and local tips
Further Quarter is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Further Quarter? We cover the whole area. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Further Quarter to Canterbury (about 20 miles away).
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Further Quarter. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN26 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also cater events in High Halden (1 mile south), Wissenden (2 miles north-east), Bethersden (2 miles east), Maltman's Hill (2 miles north) and Chambers' Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Preston (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Romden Castle (1.9 miles north) and Benenden Hospital (4.5 miles south-west).
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Further Quarter 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.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Get a quote
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN26 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Towns and villages near Further Quarter
Other occasions in Further Quarter
Perfect for your event in Further Quarter
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Further Quarter. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east.
Before booking anyone
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether plates or china are included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Further Quarter
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
For event organisers in Further Quarter
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Questions from Further Quarter
What’s the nearest station to Further Quarter?
Pluckley station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre.
Is Further Quarter too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option, cooked separately from the meat.
Why choose BBQ catering in Further Quarter?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Timed around your day
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- An itemised quote
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we’ll need:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away