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Barbecue Catering in Hawley, Kent
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Hawley. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Birthdays and milestone parties
Planning an event in Hawley?
About our BBQ catering in Hawley
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We serve halloumi skewers, pulled pork and chicken skewers, and typical bookings are for relaxed weddings and evening receptions and street parties.
Near Hawley, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us about children’s numbers
We get there well before service, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Travel to Hawley
- Site access
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Hawley
Is Hawley too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Hawley?
Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south of the centre.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. Your guests will smell it before they see it. A summer barbecue in Hawley stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- Send a picture of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Before we arrive
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Include children in your numbers
How to get a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Sausages are a barbecue favourite, served in a roll or with sides.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Hawley
- Timed around your day
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- An itemised quote
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our prices page or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A clear way in from where we park
- 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 booking.
Popular choices
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Planning a barbecue in Hawley
Hawley is about 1 mile south of Dartford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Hawley? We can help. Hawley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our bookings stretch from Hawley to London (15 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Hawley are Hall Place and Gardens (3.3 miles north-west) and Lullingstone Castle (4.6 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Thinking of a barbecue in Darenth Country Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Hawley, 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.
We cover events in every part of DA2. From Ash Road, May Road and Shirehall Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. We also bring barbecues to events in Clement Street (1 mile south-west), Sutton at Hone (1 mile south-east), Darenth (1 mile east), Dartford (1 mile north) and St Margarets (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles south), Gravesend (7 miles east), Northfleet (5 miles east), Swanley (3 miles south-west), Kings Hill (13 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bluewater (2.4 miles north-east) and Darenth Park Hospital (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit and Sawyers Lake.
- Nearby schools include Leigh Academy (1.2 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Four Lymes pub (less than half a mile north)
Places near Hawley
Other occasions in Hawley
Perfect for your event in Hawley
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
People around Hawley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Big birthday parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Summer parties in the garden
For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Farningham Road station, about 1.5 miles south.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards