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BBQ Catering in Leybourne
Hosting a barbecue in Leybourne without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Garden parties
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Charity fundraisers
BBQ catering for Leybourne
How our BBQ catering works in Leybourne
Whether it’s twenty friends in a garden or a whole workforce in a car park, a catered barbecue scales to the occasion. Tell us your rough numbers and we’ll plan the menu and service. We are often asked to cater street parties and fundraising barbecues, with beef burgers, halloumi skewers and beef brisket.
Near Leybourne, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
For event organisers in Leybourne
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
For events on land you don’t own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
What else we do in Leybourne
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
How the day works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will work around it. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. At midsummer, it is light in Leybourne until about 9:20pm, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 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.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
How to prepare
- Choose the menu a week or so before
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A clear way in from where we park
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal, especially at a wedding or work event.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Barbecue venues around Leybourne
Leybourne is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Leybourne? We can help. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our bookings stretch from Leybourne to London (about 26 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west, is the nearest station. Parks such as Leybourne Lakes Country Park frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
Anywhere in ME19 and ME20, we can bring the barbecue to you. Local streets include London Road, Oxley Shaw Lane and Redbank; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Other places close to Leybourne we cover include Larkfield (1 mile east), Lunsford (1 mile north-east), New Hythe (1 mile north-east), Birling (1 mile north-west) and Snodland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Leybourne Castle (under half a mile north-west) and Coldrum Long Barrow (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Malling School (0.8 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Monks Head pub (0.7 miles east)
Perfect for your event in Leybourne
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
In Leybourne, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Summer staff days
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving and retirement parties
Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does.
Before booking anyone
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- VAT, if it applies
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Leybourne
What’s the nearest station to Leybourne?
West Malling station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Leybourne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you are not left with the mess.
Do you come to Leybourne?
We do. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Can you do halal?
We don’t offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is clearing up included?
We tidy the serving area, so there is very little washing up. Ask if you’d like china.
What meats do you barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of asking a friend to man the grill, nobody is left cooking while the party happens, and the food is cooked by people who do it every week. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book our barbecue in Leybourne
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
See how we price or our barbecue menu ideas.
Prices and what affects them
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Plates or china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or ME19 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Send us your details through our quote form.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away