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BBQ Catering for Key's Green
Want a barbecue in Key's Green without standing at the grill? We bring the food, the barbecue and the staff, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Garden parties
- Work barbecues
BBQ catering for Key's Green
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
How our BBQ catering works in Key's Green
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Key's Green, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. For cricket, football and rugby club days and birthdays and milestone parties, we’ll put together a menu of sausages, chicken skewers and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Near Key's Green, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. You’ll know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so some events have both. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Planned to your running order
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Towns and villages near Key's Green
Other occasions in Key's Green
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
Step by step
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it is a case of cooking and serving through the time you’ve chosen. Autumn and winter barbecues in Key's Green get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
How to prepare
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Key's Green
Can be paired with a hog roast
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Key's Green and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Family celebrations
- Leaving parties
- Informal weddings
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A green space like Brenchley Wood is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- Travel and any London charges
- The full menu and the sides
- Plates, china and cutlery
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery choices
- Season and day of the week
- The journey to the venue
- How many people are eating
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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- Your date and serving time
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Common questions in Key's Green
How far is Key's Green from London?
Roughly 32 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Key's Green too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Do you offer halal meat?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Do you bring plates?
We bring plates as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes, and it is a popular combination. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
Planning a barbecue in Key's Green
Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Key's Green and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Key's Green to Brighton (about 30 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Key's Green are Scotney Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (5 miles south). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Key's Green, 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.
This part of Kent takes in TN12, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on Cryals Road and Beech Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Blue Boys Inn (under half a mile west)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away