Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Laddingford
Planning a catered barbecue in Laddingford? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising days
- Back-garden get-togethers
BBQ catering in Laddingford
BBQ catering in Laddingford, cooked on site
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. Popular choices include beef burgers, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are frequently booked for summer parties in the garden and cricket, football and rugby club days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Laddingford makes a lovely summer party. 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 or tidying up afterwards.
The process
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. For an evening barbecue in Laddingford, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm 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.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Name a contact for the day
- Include children in your numbers
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Laddingford
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Places near Laddingford
Also in Laddingford
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, which helps at busy times.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Why choose BBQ catering in Laddingford?
Add a hog roast for bigger events
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Laddingford. Some of the most common are:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Big birthday parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Beltring station is about 0.7 miles away.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- If the price includes VAT
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
When you get in touch, please mention:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Laddingford?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, no host is stuck flipping burgers all afternoon, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Why book our barbecue in Laddingford
- Timed around your day
- Hot food straight off the grill
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Read how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Barbecue venues around Laddingford
Laddingford is about 6 miles east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Laddingford for events. Laddingford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 29 miles away.
Churches such as St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does.
Events anywhere in ME18 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue. Your event could be at a house on Cleavesland and St Mary's Close, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Benover (1 mile north-east), Congelow (1 mile north-east), Yalding (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (2 miles north) and Hunton (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south-west), Tonbridge (6 miles west), Kings Hill (5 miles north) and Foley Park (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Oakwood Hospital (5.1 miles north-east) and Teapot Island (1 mile north).
- Nearby, you will find The Chequers Inn (within half a mile west)
FAQs for Laddingford
What’s the nearest station to Laddingford?
Beltring station, about 0.7 miles west of the centre.
Is Laddingford close to London?
Roughly 30 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
Do you come to Laddingford?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Laddingford and Kent. Tell us the venue and we’ll quote.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How far ahead should we book?
Popular dates go early. But do ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away