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BBQ Catering in Ivy Hatch
Hot off the grill at your event in Ivy Hatch: a full barbecue menu, with salads and potatoes on the side.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Informal weddings
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Ivy Hatch
BBQ catering for your event in Ivy Hatch
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. We cook on site at your event in Ivy Hatch, outdoors under cover, and our staff serve and clear. We are often asked to cater engagement and anniversary parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, serving sausages, beef burgers and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Ivy Hatch makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Ivy Hatch
How far is Ivy Hatch from London?
Roughly 22 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you do a barbecue in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you bring plates?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Ivy Hatch. The barbecue needs a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings and trees.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
How much choice do we need?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
Where the barbecue can go in Ivy Hatch
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before you book.
What we serve
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
Nearby places to Ivy Hatch
Other occasions in Ivy Hatch
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so the queue keeps moving. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. In Ivy Hatch, 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 date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Preparing for the day
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
How to get a price
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
To get the best quote, send us:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Anything the venue has asked for
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Where the event is
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Ivy Hatch: gardens, clubs and local tips
Ivy Hatch is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Ivy Hatch for events. Ivy Hatch is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
Thinking of a barbecue in Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, generally the council’s. If the day starts at a church like Ivy Hatch Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Ivy Hatch is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN15 postcode area. That could mean an event in a garden on Coach Road, Ismays Road and Stone Street Road or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Nearby, we also cater events in Ightham (1 mile north-east), Stone Street (1 mile west), Sheet Hill (1 mile east), Yopps Green (1 mile east) and Oldbury (1 mile north). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (5 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.8 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (3.6 miles west).
- Local pubs include The Plough pub (within half a mile south-east)
Why choose BBQ catering in Ivy Hatch?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Hosts in Ivy Hatch book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Charity fundraisers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Evening wedding food
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What your quote should include
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There is no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Ivy Hatch
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
Read our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Let us know numbers for the vegan option, and we’ll plan the vegan burgers or sausages.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away