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BBQ Catering for Gill's Green
Hot off the grill at your event in Gill's Green: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Fundraising days
- Club open days
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Gill's Green
BBQ catering in Gill's Green, cooked on site
For bigger events in Gill's Green, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. For informal weddings and street parties, we will put together a menu of chicken skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw for your guests.
Country barbecues near Gill's Green are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, on a plate or in a roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Towns and villages near Gill's Green
What else we do in Gill's Green
The process
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. Sunset in Gill's Green is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Gill's Green
Hot food straight off the grill
In Gill's Green, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Fundraising days
- Work barbecues
Within reach of Gill's Green are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (4.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether travel is included
- What the price includes, item by item
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
- The number of people
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Gill's Green
- Six meats to choose from
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Add a hog roast alongside
Read how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are 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.
Gill's Green: your questions answered
Is Gill's Green close to London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
What’s the nearest station to Gill's Green?
Etchingham station, about 4.5 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What happens after service?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Barbecues in Gill's Green: gardens, clubs and local tips
Gill's Green is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Gill's Green. Gill's Green is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Marlborough House School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. If the day starts at a church like Church of All Saints, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Gill's Green is within about 3 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN18 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your event is on Cranbrook Road, Santers Court and Wellington Cottages or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Beal's Green (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile south), Pipsden (1 mile south-east), The Moor (2 miles south) and Hartley (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (15 miles north), Foley Park (15 miles north) and Paddock Wood (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (4.8 miles west). The countryside around Gill's Green includes Bewl Water.
- Local schools include Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Queen's Hotel (1 mile south)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards