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Barbecue Catering in Lenham, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Lenham: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving parties
A barbecue near Lenham
BBQ catering in Lenham, served hot
Some hosts in Lenham pair a barbecue with a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. Ask and we will quote for both. Typical bookings include summer staff days and close and cul-de-sac parties, with beef brisket, halloumi skewers and sausages.
Barbecues around Lenham are frequently relaxed garden affairs. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you won’t spend it cooking. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A closer look at the menu
Beef brisket
Beef brisket is slow-cooked and sliced, rich and tender.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
Planning a barbecue in Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Lenham is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Lenham is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Lenham to Canterbury (16 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as St Mary's Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. Thinking of a barbecue in Kiln Wood? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, normally the council’s. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles of Lenham. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in ME17, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a house on High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. We also bring barbecues to events in Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (under half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (within half a mile east)
Diets, allergies and alternatives
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, right through the service.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Nearby places to Lenham
Other occasions in Lenham
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
What affects the price in Lenham
Your quote depends on:
- Numbers
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address so the quote is accurate.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Anything the venue has asked for
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or ME17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
The process
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we’ll adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. For an evening barbecue in Lenham, 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.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
Getting ready for the day
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Ask for a quote
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Why choose BBQ catering in Lenham?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, 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. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
Who books BBQ catering in Lenham?
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
In Lenham and nearby, we cater for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Street parties
PTAs at schools such as Lenham Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Travel and any London charges
- If the price includes VAT
- How dietary needs are handled
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lenham
Can you do a barbecue in Kiln Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Is Lenham close to London?
About 39 miles from central London.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Will you clear up afterwards?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Six meats, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Three or four meats is plenty for most groups.
When should we book BBQ catering?
The earlier the better for summer weekends. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Fill in our quote form.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We will confirm details when we quote.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- 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