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BBQ Catering for London Beach
BBQ catering in London Beach: a barbecue cooked at your event, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, and our staff serve.
- Work barbecues
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Club open days
Book a BBQ in London Beach
BBQ catering for your event in London Beach
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in London Beach, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. On the menu are beef brisket, chicken skewers and sausages, and we’re regularly asked to cater back-garden get-togethers and fundraising barbecues.
In a small place like London Beach, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
For event organisers in London Beach
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep you both updated.
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
Running late? Let us know, and we’ll work around it where possible.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
Towns and villages near London Beach
What else we do in London Beach
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Plates or china
- The number of people
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Allergies we should know about
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- The address or postcode
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
London Beach barbecues: local tips
London Beach is about 8 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We cater events of every size in London Beach. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from London Beach to Canterbury (21 miles away).
If guests are travelling by rail, Pluckley station is about 4.8 miles away. Among the historic houses close to London Beach are Smallhythe Place (4.2 miles south). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of London Beach. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN30, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Streets in the area include Biddenden Road and Ashford Road, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Nearby, we also cater events in St Michaels (1 mile south), Tenterden (2 miles south), Parkgate (2 miles south-west), Clapper Hill (2 miles west) and Broad Tenterden (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles east), Foley Park (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Bearsted (13 miles north-west) and Park Wood (11 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (3.2 miles west) and Tenterden and District Museum (2 miles south).
- Schools near London Beach include Homewood School (1.3 miles south)
Events we cater in London Beach
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In London Beach, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Informal weddings
- Garden parties
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
If you had Wattle Wood in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Before you book anyone
- Any travel or access charges
- If the price includes VAT
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How dietary needs are handled
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, with beef, chicken and pork rather than one main meat. A hog roast is the bigger spectacle, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
Take a look at our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
How the day works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, which keeps the queue moving. For an evening barbecue in London Beach, think about light: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
How to get a price
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
What comes off the grill
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, served in a roll with salads.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
London Beach questions
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Is London Beach too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What happens after service?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Do you come to London Beach?
Yes, London Beach is in our area. Send us the address and we’ll check the date.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. With salads and potatoes, it’s a proper meal on a plate.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We bring cover for the grill, so it is guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There is a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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