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BBQ Catering for Lilyvale
BBQ catering for events in Lilyvale: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Community fun days
- Summer parties in the garden
- Team days and staff summer parties
Planning an event in Lilyvale?
BBQ catering in Lilyvale, cooked on site
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Lilyvale: 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. Whether it is summer staff days and club open days, we will put together a menu of sausages, beef burgers and chicken skewers and more.
Country barbecues near Lilyvale are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You’ll know what’s included before you book: the date, the serving time, the menu and the plates.
A catered BBQ in Lilyvale: what to know
Lilyvale is about 5 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. We cover events in Lilyvale. Lilyvale is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Smeeth Community Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Churches such as Church of St Mary rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. Lilyvale is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first. The sea is within about 6 miles of Lilyvale, so breezy days are common: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover events in Brabourne Lees (1 mile north-west), Stone Hill (1 mile south-east), Smeeth (1 mile north-west), Ridgeway (1 mile west) and Bircholt Forstal (1 mile north). Further out, we also cater in Ashford (5 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (14 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north) and Hythe (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Lympne Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Lilyvale include Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked, and nothing sits out all afternoon. 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.
Why Lilyvale hosts choose us
- A full barbecue menu
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- An itemised quote
- Cooked on site by our chef
Take a look at our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Lilyvale
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Lilyvale from London?
About 53 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Is there anything for vegans?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
How do you handle food safety?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we’ll check.
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Numbers
- Distance from us
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
Getting an accurate quote
When you enquire, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Occasions we serve in Lilyvale
Food safety taken care of
Hosts in Lilyvale book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Among the historic houses close to Lilyvale are Westenhanger Castle (2.7 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What crockery is supplied
- VAT, if it applies
- Whether travel is included
For event organisers in Lilyvale
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
How it works
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then our chef cooks and the team serves through the time you’ve chosen. In Lilyvale, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- 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 clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
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What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Vegan guests can have a vegan burger or sausage, so everyone has something hot.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away