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BBQ Catering for Goathurst Common
Hosting a barbecue in Goathurst Common without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Community fun days
- Leaving parties
Book a BBQ in Goathurst Common
About our BBQ catering in Goathurst Common
Barbecue food is sociable food: the smell, the queue and the plates piled high. We will find the right spot at your venue in Goathurst Common. Typical bookings include cricket, football and rugby club days and fundraising days, with pulled pork, halloumi skewers and coleslaw.
In a small place like Goathurst Common, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish before you book.
Where the barbecue can go in Goathurst Common
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Parking near the grill
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we’ll work around it. A barbecue is easy to time, as most of it is cooked as people eat. Sunset in Goathurst Common is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Organising for someone else?
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Barbecues in Goathurst Common: gardens, clubs and local tips
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover events in Goathurst Common, along with the towns and villages around it. Goathurst Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Goathurst Common to London (20 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Stubbs Wood Country Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. If the day starts at a church like Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Goathurst Common. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN14, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Open spaces near Goathurst Common include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (0.6 miles west)
Goathurst Common: your questions answered
Is Goathurst Common too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Goathurst Common from London?
About 20 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
How soon do you get booked up?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who doesn’t eat meat. Let us know numbers for children.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Distance from us
- Whether you want china
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
To get the best quote, send us:
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Who books BBQ catering in Goathurst Common?
Cooked on site, served hot
People around Goathurst Common book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Evening wedding food
- Street parties
- Fundraising barbecues
Within reach of Goathurst Common are historic houses such as Chartwell (2.6 miles west) and Knole House (3 miles north-east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Any travel or access charges
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
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More for events in Goathurst Common
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken on skewers suits mingling guests, with salad or in a roll.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we will plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- A full barbecue menu
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Planned to your running order
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away