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Barbecue Catering in Grove Green, Kent
Want a barbecue in Grove Green without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Family celebrations
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
BBQ catering in Grove Green
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our staff serve and clear
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- An itemised quote
Read how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
BBQ catering in Grove Green, cooked on site
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Popular choices include coleslaw, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater team days and staff summer parties and close and cul-de-sac parties.
Around Grove Green, a garden with room to spare is all you need. It suits that kind of day, and you will not spend it cooking. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Events we cater in Grove Green
Food safety taken care of
In Grove Green, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Work barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
Churches such as Church of St Luke rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Places near Grove Green
Also in Grove Green
Questions from Grove Green
Which station is closest to Grove Green?
Bearsted station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Is Grove Green close to London?
About 32 miles from central London, and well within our area.
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, particularly for a summer weekend. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re organising for someone else, 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 everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. A summer barbecue in Grove Green stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Include children in your numbers
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Ask for a quote
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Grove Green: what to know
Grove Green is about 1 mile east of Foley Park, in Kent. We cover Grove Green and its neighbours for events. Grove Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Grove Green to Canterbury (23 miles away).
Within reach of Grove Green are historic houses such as Stoneacre (2.5 miles south-east) and Leeds Castle (4.2 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For guests coming by train, Bearsted station, about 1.3 miles south-east, is the nearest station. Grove Green is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, 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.
Wherever your event is in ME14, we can bring the barbecue to you. From New Cut Road, Hampton Road and Bargrove Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Grove Green, we cover Penenden Heath (1 mile west), Weavering (1 mile south-east), Foley Park (1 mile west), Harbourland (1 mile north-west) and Detling (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sittingbourne (9 miles north-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (13 miles south-west), Faversham (15 miles east), Northfleet (14 miles north-west) and Minster (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find KIMS hospital (less than half a mile north-east) and Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Grove Green include Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Nearby schools include Valley Park School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Bell Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Beef burgers
Beef burgers are grilled on site and served in a bun, hot off the barbecue.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away