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Barbecue Catering in Hastingleigh, Kent
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Hastingleigh. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
Planning an event in Hastingleigh?
BBQ catering in Hastingleigh, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Hastingleigh: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, serving coleslaw, pulled pork and beef brisket.
A barbecue in the countryside near Hastingleigh makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Who books BBQ catering in Hastingleigh?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
In Hastingleigh, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether VAT is included
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Planning the cooking spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Hastingleigh
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Common questions in Hastingleigh
How far is Hastingleigh from London?
About 52 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Could you cook in Spong Wood?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. A barbecue works as a plated meal with sides.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you cover Hastingleigh?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hastingleigh and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hastingleigh get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
After service, our staff clear up, so there is very little left for you to do.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Crockery choices
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
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.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- The address or postcode
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Sausages go down well with younger guests, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Barbecues in Hastingleigh: gardens, clubs and local tips
Hastingleigh is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Hastingleigh? We can help. We cater 922 places in Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Hastingleigh to Canterbury (9 miles away).
PTAs at schools such as Bodsham Church of England Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. For anyone arriving by rail, Wye station is about 3.2 miles away. Hastingleigh is within about 3 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.
Anywhere in TN25, we can bring the barbecue to you. Streets in the area include The Street, Becket's Close and Tamley Lane, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. If your venue is just outside Hastingleigh, we also cover Folly Town (1 mile west), Hassell Street (1 mile north), Brook (2 miles west), Brabourne (2 miles south) and Bircholt Forstal (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (9 miles south-east), Whitstable (13 miles north) and Faversham (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (3.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park.
- Pubs nearby include The Bowl Inn (within half a mile west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards