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Barbecue Catering in Hartley, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Hartley without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Neighbourhood parties
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BBQ catering in Hartley, cooked on site
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. On the menu are pulled pork, coleslaw and beef brisket, and we are regularly asked to cater charity fundraisers and sports clubs and team events.
Around Hartley, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, with nobody you know stuck at the grill. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
Hartley questions
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs 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 Hartley close to London?
Roughly 19 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we will quote for the mix.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you offer halal meat?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can you cater in Hartley?
Yes, Hartley is in our area. Send us the address and we will check the date.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
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Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Season and day of the week
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Hartley
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Family celebrations
- Retirement do’s
Coming by train? Longfield station, about 0.8 miles north-west, is the nearest station.
What your quote should include
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
The menu, dish by dish
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and needs no kitchen at the venue. What you choose to eat matters most: 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.
Why us?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Our staff serve and clear
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What happens on the day
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. A summer barbecue in Hartley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Request gluten-free rolls
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Barbecue venues around Hartley
Hartley is about 4 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Hartley? We can help. Hartley is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
Parks such as Rectory Meadow often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Within reach of Hartley are historic houses such as Cobham College (3.9 miles east). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Hartley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in DA3 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. From Church Road, Dickens Close and Stack Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Hartley, we also cover Longfield (1 mile north), New Barn (1 mile north-east), Longfield Hill (1 mile east), New Ash Green (1 mile south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (4 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (4 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Hartley includes Sawyers Lake.
- Schools near Hartley include Longfield Academy (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (0.9 miles north)
Space, access and the venue
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Space for our vehicle nearby
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards