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BBQ Catering for Lenham Forstal
Planning a catered barbecue in Lenham Forstal? Our chef cooks on site, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Leaving parties
Book a BBQ in Lenham Forstal
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
How our BBQ catering works in Lenham Forstal
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. Popular choices include pulled pork, sausages and beef burgers, and we are often booked for sports clubs and team events and leaving parties.
In a small place like Lenham Forstal, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish before booking.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What you get with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Our staff serve and clear
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Perfect for your event in Lenham Forstal
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Big birthday parties
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer staff days
If you had Kiln Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
What your quote should include
- Plates, china and cutlery
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How dietary needs are handled
Towns and villages near Lenham Forstal
Other occasions in Lenham Forstal
Planning a barbecue in Lenham Forstal
Lenham Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Lenham Forstal? We can help. Lenham Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Lenham Forstal to Canterbury (15 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 1.7 miles north-west. PTAs at schools such as The Lenham School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Lenham Forstal is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Anywhere in ME17, we can cook on site for your guests. Local streets include The Forstal, Mount Castle Lane and Burgess Fields; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Lenham Forstal, we cover Lenham Heath (1 mile south-east), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (15 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east) and Minster (14 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (2.3 miles south-west).
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Questions from Lenham Forstal
Which station is closest to Lenham Forstal?
Lenham station, about 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
Is Lenham Forstal too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
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 bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Should we have every meat?
Not normally. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats and we will advise on the rest.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- Season and day of the week
- Site access
- The number of people
- Travel to Lenham Forstal
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There is no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, we’ll need:
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Where the event is
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
About the food
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, which keeps the queue moving. By late September, sunset in Lenham Forstal is about 7:00pm; in December it is about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- 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 set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Before we arrive
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
Getting a price
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
For event organisers in Lenham Forstal
If you are organising for someone else, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away