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Barbecue Catering in Lullingstone, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Lullingstone: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Informal weddings
- Street parties
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About our BBQ catering in Lullingstone
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We serve halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and sausages, and typical bookings are for school fairs and summer fêtes and club open days.
Near Lullingstone, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table; have napkins ready.
Beef burgers
No barbecue is complete without burgers, and they’re a safe bet for children and adults alike.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Step by step
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. It means food comes off the grill hot. Sunset in Lullingstone is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the cooking spot and quote.
- We set up under cover before service.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Getting ready for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: fill in our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Events we cater in Lullingstone
Food safety taken care of
In Lullingstone, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Work barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
Thinking of a barbecue in Raspberry Hall Park? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether travel is included
- VAT, if it applies
- What the price includes, item by item
Places near Lullingstone
What else we do in Lullingstone
Barbecues in Lullingstone: gardens, clubs and local tips
Lullingstone is about 3 miles south of Swanley, in Kent. Hosts in Lullingstone book us for events of all sizes. We bring barbecues to 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Lullingstone are Lullingstone Castle (less than half a mile east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like Church of Saint Botolph, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Lullingstone, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the DA4 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. For events just outside Lullingstone, we cover Shoreham (2 miles south), Well Hill (2 miles west), Crockenhill (2 miles north-west), Maypole (2 miles west) and Bopeep (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles north-east) and Swanley (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Lullingstone Castle (within half a mile east) and Orpington Hospital (4.2 miles west). Open spaces near Lullingstone include The Warren.
- Pubs nearby include The Malt Shovel pub (1 mile north-east)
Planning the cooking spot
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Somewhere for us to park close to the cooking spot
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
Popular choices
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
How we price a catered barbecue
Here’s what affects the price:
- The date and time of year
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- How easy it is to reach the spot
Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- Rules from the venue or landowner
- Any dietary needs or allergies
Every event is quoted on its own, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a formal plated meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. 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?
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Six meats to choose from
Read our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Lullingstone questions
Could you cook in Raspberry Hall Park?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first.
Do you come out to small places like Lullingstone?
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?
Our staff clear the serving area, and we take our equipment with us.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Let us know about allergies before the day.
Should we have every meat?
You don’t need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Do you do barbecues out of season?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
How soon do you get booked up?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away