Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Grafty Green, Kent
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Grafty Green by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Family celebrations
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
BBQ catering for Grafty Green
Barbecue venues around Grafty Green
Grafty Green is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Grafty Green and its neighbours for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 18 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Kiln Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Platts Heath Primary School, often want a barbecue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Grafty Green, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the ME17 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Church Road, Woodcock Lane and Headcorn Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Liverton Street (1 mile north), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile north-east), Broadstone (1 mile south-west), Eastwood (1 mile west) and Platt's Heath (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (15 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find The Dog Collar Museum (3.4 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1 mile south-east).
- Schools near Grafty Green include The Lenham School (2.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Head Public House (less than half a mile north)
BBQ catering in Grafty Green, cooked on site
For bigger events in Grafty Green, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. We serve pulled pork, beef burgers and coleslaw, and we are frequently booked for fundraising barbecues and garden parties.
A barbecue in the countryside near Grafty Green makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
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What else we do in Grafty Green
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Grafty Green
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
Is Grafty Green too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How much choice do we need?
Not typically. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
Do you bring plates?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. A summer barbecue in Grafty Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Show us the space.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Grafty Green
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why choose BBQ catering in Grafty Green?
You enjoy the barbecue instead of cooking it
In Grafty Green and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Family celebrations
- Summer staff days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Nicholas, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- If the price includes VAT
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option.
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A green light from whoever owns the site
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why us?
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What affects the price in Grafty Green
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Grafty Green
- Plates or china
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The venue or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away