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BBQ Catering for Horton Kirby
Planning a barbecue in Horton Kirby and do not want to cook? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Big birthday parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
Planning an event in Horton Kirby?
BBQ catering in Horton Kirby, cooked on site
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, with salads, coleslaw and potatoes on the side. For evening wedding food and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we’ll put together a menu of chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and halloumi skewers and more.
Country barbecues near Horton Kirby are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Everything is cooked through properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served, and eat outdoors. The menu makes a big difference to the price: 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’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Horton Kirby
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Barbecues in Horton Kirby: gardens, clubs and local tips
Horton Kirby is about 4 miles south of Dartford, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Horton Kirby? We can help. Horton Kirby is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like The Parish Church of Saint Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Coming by train? The closest railway station is Farningham Road station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Horton Kirby, 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.
We cover events in every part of the DA4 postcode area and the streets around it. Your event could be at a house on The Street, Rashleigh Way and Churchill Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Farningham (1 mile south-west), Speed Gate (2 miles south-east), Eynsford (2 miles south-west), Fawkham Green (2 miles south-east) and Maplescombe (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles south-east), Dartford (4 miles north), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (13 miles south) and Northfleet (5 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Darenth Park Hospital (3 miles north) and Bluewater (3.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Wansunt Pit.
- Local pubs include The Fighting Cocks pub (under half a mile west)
Who books BBQ catering in Horton Kirby?
Food handled by a professional team
In Horton Kirby, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
- Sports clubs and team events
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Horton Kirby Church of England Primary School, often want a barbecue.
Before booking anyone
- Allergen information for every dish
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- If the price includes VAT
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
What comes off the grill
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team.
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Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. In Horton Kirby, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Horton Kirby questions
Is Horton Kirby close to London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Horton Kirby too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will check anything else with you.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Travel to Horton Kirby
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Roughly how many people
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
- 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
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away