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Barbecue Catering in Hazelwood, Kent
A catered barbecue for your event in Hazelwood: grilled on site and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Fundraising days
- Club open days
- Family celebrations
Book a BBQ in Hazelwood
About our BBQ catering in Hazelwood
A home barbecue means hours at the grill and a pile of washing up. With BBQ catering, all of that is done for you, so you can spend the time with your guests. We are often asked to cater fundraising days and neighbourhood parties, with chicken skewers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
Near Hazelwood, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. You’ll know what’s included before booking: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed.
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. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Why book with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Six meats to choose from
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecues in Hazelwood: gardens, clubs and local tips
Hazelwood is about 4 miles south of Orpington, in Kent. We cover Hazelwood and its neighbours for events. Hazelwood is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
For a fundraiser at a school like Downe Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Historic houses near Hazelwood include Down House (1 mile west) and Quebec House (4.7 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hazelwood, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
This part of Kent takes in TN14, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Hazelwood Road, Cudham Lane North and Spinney Way or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Hazelwood we cover include Downe (1 mile west), Luxted (1 mile south-west), Cudham (1 mile south), Single Street (1 mile south-west) and Green Street Green (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south-east), Northfleet (14 miles north-east) and Swanley (6 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Orpington Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.7 miles north). Open spaces near Hazelwood include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Green Street Green Primary School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include George and Dragon pub (0.9 miles west)
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
A closer look at the menu
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, piled into rolls.
Hazelwood: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Hazelwood?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Hazelwood?
The closest is Chelsfield station, roughly 2.1 miles away.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
How many meats should we choose?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Typically, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Also near Hazelwood
More for events in Hazelwood
Who books BBQ catering in Hazelwood?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Hazelwood. Some of the most common are:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
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.
Comparing caterers
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
How the day works
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Hazelwood get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- 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
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards