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BBQ Catering in Lamberhurst Quarter
Hosting a barbecue in Lamberhurst Quarter without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
Book a BBQ in Lamberhurst Quarter
Planners, venues and businesses
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 check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
BBQ catering in Lamberhurst Quarter, cooked on site
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, while you look after your guests. Popular choices include sausages, pulled pork and coleslaw, and typical bookings are for school fairs and summer fêtes and summer parties in the garden.
Near Lamberhurst Quarter, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
Our chef cooks through the agreed service time, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Lamberhurst Quarter until about 9:15pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Hot food is served through the agreed time.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Questions from Lamberhurst Quarter
How far is Lamberhurst Quarter from London?
Roughly 33 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We’ll follow the site rules.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Of course. With salads and potatoes, it is a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
What do you need from the venue?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
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. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Timed around your day
Barbecue venues around Lamberhurst Quarter
Lamberhurst Quarter is about 4 miles south of Paddock Wood, in Kent. Hosts in Lamberhurst Quarter book us for events of all sizes. Lamberhurst Quarter is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Lamberhurst Quarter to Brighton (29 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Frant station, roughly 3.3 miles west of the centre. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Lamberhurst Quarter, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We bring barbecues to events all over the TN3 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Lamberhurst Quarter, we also cover Key's Green (1 mile north), Petteridge (2 miles north-east), Lamberhurst (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles north) and Pembury (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (7 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Old Scotney Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Pembury Hospital (3.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lamberhurst Quarter include Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
Who books BBQ catering in Lamberhurst Quarter?
Food safety taken care of
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Lamberhurst Quarter. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
- Sports clubs and team events
- Big birthday parties
Among the historic houses close to Lamberhurst Quarter are Scotney Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and Wadhurst Castle (4.3 miles south). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one.
Before booking anyone
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- If the price includes VAT
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
What affects the price in Lamberhurst Quarter
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Distance from us
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Your date and serving time
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN3 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables, in a roll or on a plate.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Places near Lamberhurst Quarter
Other occasions in Lamberhurst Quarter
Planning the cooking spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Space for our vehicle nearby
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before booking.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away