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Barbecue Catering in Lenham Heath, Kent
Give your guests a proper barbecue at your event in Lenham Heath. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Sports clubs and team events
Book a BBQ in Lenham Heath
About our BBQ catering in Lenham Heath
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Lenham Heath: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. On the menu are coleslaw, BBQ ribs and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater big birthday parties and reunions and family get-togethers.
Country barbecues near Lenham Heath are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
Barbecues in Lenham Heath: gardens, clubs and local tips
Lenham Heath is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Lenham Heath? We cover the whole area. Lenham Heath is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 15 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as Church of the Holy Trinity, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, the nearest station is Lenham station, about 2 miles north-west. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Lenham Heath. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of the ME17 postcode area. Whether your event is on Lenham Forstal Road, Crabtree Lane and Rose Lane or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Lenham Forstal (1 mile north-west), Charing Heath (1 mile south-east), Stonebridge Green (1 mile south), Leadingcross Green (2 miles north-west) and Lenham (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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 will also find Coldbridge Castle (2.4 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion Inn (0.9 miles south-east)
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
You’ll get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
Occasions we serve in Lenham Heath
Cooked properly, with raw and cooked food kept apart
Hosts in Lenham Heath book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Street parties
- Summer staff days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving and retirement parties
PTAs at schools such as The Lenham School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Questions to ask before booking
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Why choose BBQ catering in Lenham Heath?
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, with a menu planned around your guests. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Why book our barbecue in Lenham Heath
- A full barbecue menu
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Cooked on site by our chef
See our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
For planners, venues and organisers
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.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, worked around your serving time. For an evening barbecue in Lenham Heath, think about light: it’s light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Start with the date, the venue and roughly how many.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Let us know about tight access
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Include children in your numbers
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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How we price a catered barbecue
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Distance from us
- Season and day of the week
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Lenham Heath
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lenham Heath
What’s the nearest station to Lenham Heath?
The closest is Lenham station, roughly 2 miles away.
How far is Lenham Heath from London?
Roughly 41 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you provide china?
Plates are included. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t. If guests need halal, arrange that separately.
What meats do you barbecue?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Most events pick three or four.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate; ask about china if you’d like it.
Is the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards