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BBQ Catering for Halstead
BBQ catering for events in Halstead: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can enjoy the day.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Work barbecues
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
Book a BBQ in Halstead
BBQ catering in Halstead, cooked on site
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. A catered barbecue takes all of that off your hands, so you can enjoy your own event. For charity fundraisers and community fun days, we can cook beef brisket, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers.
A barbecue in the countryside near Halstead makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Working with your venue
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Halstead: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Halstead?
Knockholt station, about 1 mile north of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Halstead?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Midweek dates are normally easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
Places near Halstead
What else we do in Halstead
Barbecues in Halstead: gardens, clubs and local tips
Halstead is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. Hosts in Halstead book us for events of all sizes. Halstead is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
PTAs at schools such as Halstead Community Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. A green space like Hewitt's Chalk Bank is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Halstead. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the barbecue to you. That could mean an event in a garden on Station Road, Church Road and London Road, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Halstead we cover include Badgers Mount (1 mile north-east), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-east), Pratt's Bottom (1 mile north-west), Knockholt Pound (1 mile south-west) and Bopeep (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (9 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-east), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Otford Heritage Centre (3 miles south-east). The countryside around Halstead includes Downe Bank Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Schools near Halstead include Green Street Green Primary School (2.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Cock Inn (within half a mile south)
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Some ideas:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
The process
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. A summer barbecue in Halstead stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Include children in your numbers
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- Whether you want china
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
Send us the date, the address or TN14 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A spot well clear of buildings
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, for guests who prefer chicken.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, to suit your event.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why Halstead hosts choose us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- An itemised quote
- Six meats to choose from
Read how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Halstead?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Halstead. For example:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Street parties
- Garden parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Knockholt station is about 1 mile away.
What your quote should include
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
- What crockery is supplied
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away