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Barbecue Catering in Glassenbury, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Glassenbury: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, and staff to serve.
- Charity fundraisers
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Community fun days
Planning an event in Glassenbury?
About our BBQ catering in Glassenbury
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Glassenbury: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. Typical bookings include evening wedding food and school fairs and summer fêtes, with beef brisket, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
In a small place like Glassenbury, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
How it works
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Glassenbury stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Get a quote
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
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A closer look at the menu
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Questions from Glassenbury
Is Glassenbury too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
What do you need from the venue?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Do you come to Glassenbury?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Glassenbury and the rest of Kent included. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Glassenbury. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Six meats to choose from
- Our staff serve and clear
Read our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Events we cater in Glassenbury
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
Within reach of Glassenbury are historic houses such as Scotney Castle (4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What to look for in a quote
- A clear list of what’s included
- Whether VAT is included
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
A catered BBQ in Glassenbury: what to know
Glassenbury is about 10 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Glassenbury? We can help. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Glassenbury to Canterbury (28 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as High Weald Academy frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. If you had Crane Valley in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are frequently restricted in parks. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Glassenbury, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in TN17, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Goudhurst (2 miles north-west), Brandfold (2 miles north-west), Smallbridge (3 miles north-west), Broad Ford (3 miles north-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles north-west), Kings Hill (12 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (7 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Benenden Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.7 miles east).
What BBQ catering costs
We work out each quote from:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Rough numbers
- Allergies we should know about
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.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
On the menu in Glassenbury
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away