Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Kemsing, Kent
Want a barbecue in Kemsing without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Garden parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Kemsing
How our BBQ catering works in Kemsing
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. For neighbourhood parties and Fêtes, fairs and sports days, we can cook beef brisket, sausages and beef burgers.
In a place like Kemsing, a barbecue at home is typically the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
Why choose BBQ catering in Kemsing?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. 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 will suggest a menu.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- A full barbecue menu
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Take a look at our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Sausages
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Towns and villages near Kemsing
Other occasions in Kemsing
What BBQ catering costs
Here’s what affects the price:
- Travel to Kemsing
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Use our quote form.
Looking after everyone
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Kemsing questions
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Which station is closest to Kemsing?
The closest is Otford station, roughly 1 mile away.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Should we have every meat?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Can you do halal?
No, we do not offer halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Who books BBQ catering in Kemsing?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
Hosts in Kemsing book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
- Evening wedding food
- Engagement and anniversary parties
For a fundraiser at a school like Kemsing Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
Barbecues in Kemsing: gardens, clubs and local tips
Kemsing is about 2 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Events in Kemsing are part of our patch, along with the towns and villages around it. Kemsing is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, Otford station, about 1 mile north-west, is the nearest station. Kemsing is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over TN15. We can cater an event on streets such as High Street, Copperfields Walk and Childsbridge Lane or the roads around them, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Cotman's Ash (1 mile north-east), Heaverham (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles north-east), Romney Street (2 miles north) and Knatts Valley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Kemsing Castle Bank (0.5 miles east) and Otford Heritage Centre (1 mile west). Open spaces near Kemsing include Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Kemsing include St Michael's Preparatory School (0.6 miles north-west) and Knole Academy (2 miles south-west)
Step by step
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, but plan somewhere dry for people to eat. For an evening barbecue in Kemsing, think about light: it’s light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Confirm numbers ahead of the day
Get a quote
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away