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BBQ Catering in Horsmonden
A catered barbecue for events around Horsmonden: hot food off the grill, salads and sides, served by our staff.
- Leaving parties
- Charity fundraisers
- Work barbecues
A barbecue near Horsmonden
BBQ catering in Horsmonden, served hot
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Horsmonden and we’ll check it works. Typical bookings include big birthday parties and family celebrations, with BBQ ribs, pulled pork and coleslaw.
In a small place like Horsmonden, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Horsmonden
Which station is closest to Horsmonden?
Paddock Wood station, about 3.4 miles north-west of the centre.
How far is Horsmonden from London?
About 34 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
What do children generally eat?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
We cook under cover, so the season doesn’t stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- Plates or china
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- Allergies we should know about
- The venue or postcode
- Any venue rules
- The date and when you’d like to eat
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Autumn and winter barbecues in Horsmonden get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN12 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
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Occasions we serve in Horsmonden
Cooked in front of your guests
Hosts in Horsmonden book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
If guests are travelling by rail, Paddock Wood station is about 3.4 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether travel is included
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
The barbecue goes where we agreed, leaving the rest of the space to you.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, so we quote each one individually.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Nearby places to Horsmonden
Other occasions in Horsmonden
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Planning a barbecue in Horsmonden
Horsmonden is about 7 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Events in Horsmonden are part of our patch. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 30 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Scotney Castle (3.4 miles south). Historic venues frequently limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Horsmonden Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Horsmonden, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Events anywhere in TN12 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and a serving time. Whether your event is on Morley Drive, Woodgate Mews and Back Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. If your venue is just outside Horsmonden, we also cover Hazel Street (1 mile south-west), Capel Cross (1 mile south-east), Broad Ford (1 mile south-east), Palmer's Green (1 mile north-west) and Castle Hill (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (7 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tunbridge Wells Hospital (5.3 miles west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.5 miles south).
- Pubs nearby include The Highwayman pub (under half a mile west)
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards