Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Hadlow
Want a barbecue in Hadlow without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Sports clubs and team events
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Book a BBQ in Hadlow
BBQ catering in Hadlow, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Hadlow and we’ll check it works. We serve coleslaw, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater garden parties and fundraising days.
In a small place like Hadlow, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates, with no surprises on the day.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
Nearby places to Hadlow
Other occasions in Hadlow
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Barbecue venues around Hadlow
Hadlow is about 3 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We cover Hadlow and its neighbours for events. Hadlow is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hadlow to London (26 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Hadlow Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. After a christening at a church such as St Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
We cater events across the TN11 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Square, High Street and Brookfields; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Hadlow we cover include Pittswood (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile north-east), Golden Green (1 mile south), Parker's Green (1 mile south-west) and Barnes Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Sevenoaks (7 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (3 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Hadlow Tower museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Local schools include Hadlow College (less than half a mile west) and Hadlow Rural Community School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rose & Crown pub (less than half a mile north-west)
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Travel to Hadlow
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Roughly how many people
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hadlow?
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Hadlow. Popular choices:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Within reach of Hadlow are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (2.6 miles north) and Ightham Mote (3.6 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether plates or china are included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hadlow
Do you come out to small places like Hadlow?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Which station is closest to Hadlow?
Beltring station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are generally easier to get. Use our quote form.
What happens on the day
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hadlow get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book our barbecue in Hadlow
- An itemised quote
- Six meats to choose from
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away