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BBQ Catering in Hockenden
A catered barbecue for events around Hockenden: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
A barbecue near Hockenden
BBQ catering in Hockenden, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Hockenden: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We serve halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and beef brisket, and we’re often booked for street parties and birthdays and milestone parties.
In a small place like Hockenden, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Your quote spells out what’s included: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A catered BBQ in Hockenden: what to know
Hockenden is about 2 miles north-east of Orpington, in Kent. Hosts in Hockenden book us for events of all sizes. Hockenden is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Hockenden to London (about 13 miles away).
Thinking of a barbecue in Foots Cray Meadows? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, typically the council’s. If guests are travelling by rail, Swanley station is about 1 mile away. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Hockenden, 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 BR8 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Hockenden, we also cover Upper Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Stonehill Green (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles north-east) and Hextable (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles east), Tonbridge (15 miles south), Northfleet (9 miles east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-east).
A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (2.6 miles south-west) and Eynsford Castle (3.4 miles south-east). Within reach you’ll find The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Orchards Academy (0.9 miles south-east)
Planning for dietary needs
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Who books BBQ catering in Hockenden?
Cooked in front of your guests
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Hockenden. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Community fun days
- Informal weddings
- Charity fundraisers
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Horizon Primary Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before booking anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates or china are included
Questions from Hockenden
Is Hockenden close to London?
Roughly 13 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll follow the site rules.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
What do you need from the venue?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Tell us what’s available on site and we will confirm the rest when we quote.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is crockery included?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we’ll add it to the quote.
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
A closer look at the menu
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal, especially at a sit-down event.
Sausages
Children normally head straight for the sausages, and they’re easy to eat standing up.
What affects the price in Hockenden
Here’s what affects the price:
- The journey to the venue
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Site access
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What we need to know
When you get in touch, please mention:
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why us?
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Served at the time you choose
- An itemised quote
Take a look at our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
How the day works
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. Evening barbecues in Hockenden need a little planning: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
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For event organisers in Hockenden
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards