Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Labour-in-vain
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, cooked on site in Labour-in-vain by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Reunions and family get-togethers
A barbecue near Labour-in-vain
How our BBQ catering works in Labour-in-vain
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Send us a picture of the space and we will confirm it. For retirement do’s and work barbecues, we can cook coleslaw, halloumi skewers and beef burgers and more.
Country barbecues near Labour-in-vain are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
Planning a barbecue in Labour-in-vain
Labour-in-vain is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We cover events in Labour-in-vain, as well as the surrounding area. Labour-in-vain is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Labour-in-vain to London (21 miles away).
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Wrotham School, often want a barbecue. Within reach of Labour-in-vain are historic houses such as Old Soar Manor (4 miles south) and Ightham Mote (4.5 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Labour-in-vain is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. 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. For events just outside Labour-in-vain, we cover Wrotham (1 mile south), Fairseat (1 mile north-east), Hodsoll Street (2 miles north-east), Trottiscliffe (2 miles east) and Culverstone Green (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles east), Dartford (9 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (8 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include The George And Dragon Public House (0.8 miles south)
Who books BBQ catering in Labour-in-vain?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Fundraising barbecues
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Sports clubs and team events
If the day starts at a church like Church of St George, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Questions to ask before you book
- How dietary needs are handled
- The full menu and the sides
- What crockery is supplied
- What the price includes, item by item
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
What BBQ catering costs
The biggest factors are:
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Plates or china
- Distance from us
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Allergies we should know about
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Rough numbers
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal.
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why us?
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Timed around your day
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Read how we price and BBQ menu ideas.
What happens on the day
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. That keeps everything hot and fresh. By late September, sunset in Labour-in-vain is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Getting a price
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
Nearby places to Labour-in-vain
More for events in Labour-in-vain
Labour-in-vain questions
Is Labour-in-vain too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Labour-in-vain?
Borough Green & Wrotham station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the meat halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Do you come to Labour-in-vain?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Labour-in-vain and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
What does the venue need to provide?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Once your date is fixed, particularly for a summer weekend. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
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.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away