Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Knatts Valley
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Knatts Valley: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering for Knatts Valley
How our BBQ catering works in Knatts Valley
Whether it is twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Tell us your rough numbers and we will plan the menu and service. Popular choices include pulled pork, sausages and chicken skewers, and we are regularly asked to cater sports clubs and team events and birthdays and milestone parties.
Near Knatts Valley, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. For an evening barbecue in Knatts Valley, think about light: it is light until about 9:20pm in June but only about 7:05pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is ready to serve from the start of service, so nobody waits for the grill.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Prices and what affects them
Things that change the price:
- Crockery choices
- Site access
- Travel to Knatts Valley
- The number of people
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Knatts Valley
Could you cook in Kemsing Down?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first.
Is Knatts Valley 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.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Can you do halal?
No. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
You will get allergen information for everything we serve, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you cover Knatts Valley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Knatts Valley and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Places near Knatts Valley
What else we do in Knatts Valley
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Salads
Who books BBQ catering in Knatts Valley?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Hosts in Knatts Valley book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Neighbourhood parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Informal weddings
Thinking of a barbecue in Kemsing Down? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
Barbecues in Knatts Valley: gardens, clubs and local tips
Knatts Valley is about 4 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Hosts in Knatts Valley book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Knatts Valley to London (19 miles away).
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Kemsing station, about 2.5 miles south. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as West Kingsdown CofE VC Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Knatts Valley, 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 TN15, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. Local streets include Knatts Lane and Knatts Valley Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include East Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (1 mile south), Romney Street (1 mile west), West Kingsdown (1 mile north-east) and Cotman's Ash (1 mile south). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (9 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2 miles south-west).
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with ordering takeaway, a barbecue becomes part of the event, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why Knatts Valley hosts choose us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Our staff serve and clear
- Timed around your day
- Sides to make it a full meal
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- 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