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BBQ Catering for Groombridge
Want a barbecue in Groombridge without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Planning an event in Groombridge?
Why choose BBQ catering in Groombridge?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Groombridge
- Six meats to choose from
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
How our BBQ catering works in Groombridge
Barbecues are good at pleasing everyone, with beef, chicken and pork on the menu, plus halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. We serve BBQ ribs, coleslaw and pulled pork, and we’re regularly asked to cater retirement do’s and relaxed weddings and evening receptions.
Country barbecues near Groombridge are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
On the menu in Groombridge
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Pulled pork
Because it is slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, which keeps the queue moving.
Groombridge questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Groombridge too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How do you handle food safety?
That is one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
How much choice do we need?
Not generally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Let us know about allergies before the day.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Towns and villages near Groombridge
Other occasions in Groombridge
Events we cater in Groombridge
Cooked on site, served hot
In Groombridge, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Summer staff days
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
PTAs at schools such as Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
What BBQ catering costs
Things that change the price:
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- Site access
- Plates or china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What we need to know
These are the details we need:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep you both updated.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
How the day works
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. In Groombridge, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Barbecues in Groombridge: gardens, clubs and local tips
Groombridge is about 4 miles south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We cover events in Groombridge, along with the towns and villages around it. Groombridge is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Brighton, about 24 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Groombridge are Groombridge Place (less than half a mile north-east) and Bassetts Manor (3.9 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. After a christening at a church such as Church of St Thomas the Apostle, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Groombridge, 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 TN3. Whether your event is on Station Road, Meadow Road and Orchard Rise or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. For events just outside Groombridge, we cover Birchden (1 mile south-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north), Ashurst (2 miles north-west), Balls Green (2 miles west) and Fordcombe (2 miles north). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles north-east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-east) and Southborough (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital (3.5 miles east) and The Corn Exchange (3.3 miles east). The countryside around Groombridge includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away