Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Greatness
Want a barbecue in Greatness without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Retirement do’s
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Family celebrations
A barbecue near Greatness
Questions from Greatness
Could you cook in Montreal Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Greatness?
Bat & Ball station, in Greatness itself.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there’s very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
Do you offer halal meat?
We don’t. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
How many meats should we choose?
Not typically. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
About our BBQ catering in Greatness
There is more to a catered barbecue than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. Typical bookings include team days and staff summer parties and evening wedding food, serving halloumi skewers, coleslaw and beef brisket.
Barbecues around Greatness are frequently relaxed garden affairs. It suits that kind of day, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Also near Greatness
Other occasions in Greatness
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Permission from the venue or landowner
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
From the grill
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
Occasions we serve in Greatness
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Greatness. For example:
- Leaving parties
- Big birthday parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
For a fundraiser at a school like St John's Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Comparing caterers
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Any travel or access charges
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Travel to Greatness
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Season and day of the week
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.
Getting an accurate quote
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- An estimate of numbers
- The date and time of the event
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You will get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Greatness
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Cooked on site by our chef
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
A catered BBQ in Greatness: what to know
Greatness is about 1 mile north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Greatness. We cater all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St John the Baptist, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Greatness: Bat & Ball station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Greatness, 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.
Events anywhere in TN13, TN14 and TN15 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Streets in the area include Seal Road, Mill Lane and Sandy Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. We also bring barbecues to events in Seal (1 mile east), Godden Green (2 miles south-east), Styants Bottom (3 miles east), Bitchet Green (3 miles south-east) and Stone Street (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (12 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Sevenoaks Museum (1.3 miles south) and Kemsing Castle Bank (1.7 miles north-east). Open spaces near Greatness include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Greatness include Knole Academy (0.7 miles west) and Wildernesse School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Bat and Ball pub (within half a mile south-west)
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. By late September, sunset in Greatness is about 7:05pm; in December it’s about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN13 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Send us your details through our quote form.
Related guides
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards