Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Headcorn
Planning a barbecue in Headcorn and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, from burgers to brisket.
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
- Summer staff days
BBQ catering in Headcorn
BBQ catering for your event in Headcorn
There is something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. In Headcorn, we’ll set up where it suits your event. For retirement do’s and informal weddings, we will put together a menu of beef burgers, sausages and beef brisket and more.
In a place like Headcorn, a barbecue at home is usually the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Barbecue venues around Headcorn
Headcorn is about 8 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Headcorn? We can help. Headcorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, Headcorn has its own station, Headcorn station. For a fundraiser at a school like Headcorn Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Headcorn is within about 7 miles of the High Weald 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.
For events in TN27, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Knight's Way, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in Hearnden Green (1 mile north-west), Southernden (2 miles north-east), Swift's Green (2 miles east), Lashenden (2 miles south) and Smarden Bell (2 miles south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (8 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (15 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (3.2 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (5.8 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Kings Arms Inn And Shop Adjoining To Right (within half a mile south-west)
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
Who books BBQ catering in Headcorn?
Hot food straight off the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Leaving parties
- Evening wedding food
If the day starts at a church like St Peter's and St Paul's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
What to look for in a quote
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Headcorn: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Headcorn?
Headcorn has its own station: Headcorn station.
How far is Headcorn from London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are usually easier to get. Fill in our quote form.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
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.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Also in Headcorn
For planners, venues and organisers
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. By late September, sunset in Headcorn is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Send final numbers in good time
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Give us a contact number for the day
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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.
Why Headcorn hosts choose us
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Six meats to choose from
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
About the food
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls, often with coleslaw.
Chicken skewers
Chicken skewers are grilled on site, for guests who prefer chicken.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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