Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Knockholt
A catered barbecue for your event in Knockholt: cooked outdoors under cover and served by our team, so you can relax with your guests.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Family celebrations
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
Planning an event in Knockholt?
BBQ catering for your event in Knockholt
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: slow-cooked pulled pork, sliced beef brisket and glazed ribs make it feel like a meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. Whether it is family celebrations and back-garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, halloumi skewers and sausages and more.
Country barbecues near Knockholt are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
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How we price a catered barbecue
We do not use a fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Autumn and winter barbecues in Knockholt get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Ask for a quote
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN14 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, 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 us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Serving and clearing done for you
- An itemised quote
- Served at the time you choose
Read our prices page or BBQ menu ideas.
Knockholt: your questions answered
How far is Knockholt from London?
Roughly 16 miles from the centre of London.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll check anything else with you.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Generally, yes: simple food in a roll suits most children. Give us a rough number of children.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate.
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 many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
Why choose BBQ catering in Knockholt?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Knockholt. Popular choices:
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Evening wedding food
- Fundraising days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
After a christening at a church such as St Katharine's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
We cook as your guests come up, and our staff serve and keep the queue moving.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
For planners, venues and organisers
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Planning a barbecue in Knockholt
Knockholt is about 4 miles north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Knockholt and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Knockholt station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Among the historic houses close to Knockholt are Down House (2.7 miles north-west) and Quebec House (3.2 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Knockholt is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN14, we can bring the barbecue to you, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Main Road and Blueberry Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Knockholt Pound (1 mile north-east), Halstead (2 miles north-east), Sepham Heath (2 miles north-east), Pratt's Bottom (2 miles north) and Twitton (3 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Dartford (11 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (4 miles south-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-east), Gravesend (14 miles north-east), Tonbridge (11 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Orpington Hospital (3.6 miles north) and Otford Heritage Centre (3.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Downe Bank.
- Local pubs include The Three Horseshoes pub (0.9 miles north-east)
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards