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BBQ Catering in Hever
Planning a barbecue in Hever and don’t want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Retirement do’s
- Team days and staff summer parties
A barbecue near Hever
About our BBQ catering in Hever
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll work to it. We serve coleslaw, beef brisket and BBQ ribs, and we are regularly asked to cater birthdays and milestone parties and family celebrations.
Near Hever, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Hever
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
For event organisers in Hever
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Hever
Can be paired with a hog roast
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Hever and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Peter, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether plates or china are included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
What affects the price in Hever
Things that change the price:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
When you get in touch, it helps to include:
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The venue or postcode
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Planning a barbecue in Hever
Hever is about 6 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Events in Hever are part of our patch, as well as the surrounding area. We cater all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 23 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Hever Castle (within half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.5 miles east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Hever 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.
Events anywhere in TN8 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Your event could be at a house on Hever Road and Uckfield Lane, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Newtown (1 mile south), How Green (1 mile north), Markbeech (1 mile south), Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles south-east) and Chiddingstone Causeway (3 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (8 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles east), Swanley (15 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (12 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (3.4 miles west) and Hever Castle (within half a mile north-east).
- Local pubs include King Henry VIII pub (less than half a mile east)
The menu, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg, in a roll or on a plate.
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, served in a roll or with sides.
Why choose BBQ catering in Hever?
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. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why Hever hosts choose us
- Sides to make it a full meal
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What happens on the day
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. By late September, sunset in Hever is about 7:05pm; in December it is about 3:55pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
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Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Also near Hever
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Hever: your questions answered
Is Hever too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can you do a barbecue in Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Is the meat halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards