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BBQ Catering in Longfield
Want a barbecue in Longfield without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Street parties
- Informal weddings
- Fundraising days
Book a BBQ in Longfield
Longfield: your questions answered
Do you come out to small places like Longfield?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
How far is Longfield from London?
About 19 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, and a vegan sausage covers anyone who does not eat meat. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it is always worth asking: use our quote form.
How our BBQ catering works in Longfield
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Longfield, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Typical bookings include summer staff days and charity fundraisers, serving beef burgers, halloumi skewers and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Longfield makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What BBQ catering costs
We do not use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Travel to Longfield
- Access to the cooking area
- Numbers
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- The date and time of the event
- The address or postcode
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
Events we cater in Longfield
Hot food straight off the grill
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Longfield and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Leaving parties
- Street parties
- Big birthday parties
- Club open days
Within reach of Longfield are historic houses such as Cobham College (4 miles 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
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Planning a barbecue in Longfield
Longfield is about 3 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Hosts in Longfield book us for events of all sizes. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For guests coming by train, Longfield has its own station, Longfield station. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Longfield Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Longfield is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in DA3, we can bring the barbecue to you. Whether your event is on Station Road, Main Road and Ightham Close or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Hartley (1 mile south), New Barn (1 mile east), Longfield Hill (1 mile south-east), New Ash Green (2 miles south) and Nash Street (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (4 miles north-east), Tonbridge (14 miles south) and Northfleet (3 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Darent Valley Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (3.4 miles north). Open spaces near Longfield include Sawyers Lake.
- Local schools include Hartley Primary Academy (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include Railway Tavern (within half a mile west)
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A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What the cooking area needs
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- A spot well clear of buildings
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Longfield
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
Looking after everyone
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Tell us about children’s numbers
The barbecue goes where we agreed, so the event carries on around us.
Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed.
For event organisers in Longfield
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you are a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
A closer look at the menu
Sausages
Barbecued sausages are always popular, in a roll or on a plate.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
Step by step
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Longfield is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We check it and send a price.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We leave the spot tidy.
How to prepare
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Send final numbers in good time
Get a quote
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, plus when you’d like to eat. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Related guides
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away