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Barbecue Catering in High Halden, Kent
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in High Halden. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near High Halden
About our BBQ catering in High Halden
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in High Halden, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Popular choices include beef brisket, pulled pork and coleslaw, and we’re regularly asked to cater fundraising days and school fairs and summer fêtes.
Country barbecues near High Halden are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Common questions in High Halden
How far is High Halden from London?
Roughly 44 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
What’s the nearest station to High Halden?
Pluckley station, about 3.9 miles north of the centre.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
What can we have at a catered 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.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Planning a barbecue in High Halden
High Halden is about 7 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in High Halden? We cover the whole area. High Halden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from High Halden to Canterbury (20 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Within reach of High Halden are historic houses such as Smallhythe Place (4.6 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles of High Halden, 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.
Here we cover the TN26 postcode area. Local streets include Woodgates Close, Little Robhurst and Tilden Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Further Quarter (1 mile north), Wissenden (2 miles north), Bethersden (3 miles north-east), Maltman's Hill (4 miles north) and Chambers' Green (4 miles north). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (7 miles east), Foley Park (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (15 miles west), Tenterden (3 miles south) and Bearsted (13 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.9 miles north) and Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.7 miles south-east).
- Schools near High Halden include Homewood School (1.9 miles south-west)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Occasions we serve in High Halden
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Hosts in High Halden book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Family celebrations
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
If guests are travelling by rail, Pluckley station is about 3.9 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- A clear list of what’s included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- VAT, if it applies
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Some ideas:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in High Halden stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
- How many people are eating
- Crockery choices
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Getting an accurate quote
To get the best quote, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Your date and serving time
- The venue or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
On the menu in High Halden
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Places near High Halden
More for events in High Halden
Why choose BBQ catering in High Halden?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in High Halden
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Timed around your day
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards