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Barbecue Catering in Maplescombe, Kent
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Maplescombe: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Fundraising barbecues
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Garden parties
Book a BBQ in Maplescombe
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with ordering takeaway, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Why book our barbecue in Maplescombe
- Serving and clearing done for you
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Our chef at the grill, not you
BBQ catering for your event in Maplescombe
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. We look after the grill, the serving and the clearing, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Typical bookings include engagement and anniversary parties and team days and staff summer parties, with beef brisket, sausages and pulled pork.
A barbecue in the countryside near Maplescombe makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we will tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
The process
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. Autumn and winter barbecues in Maplescombe get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Send final numbers in good time
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Maplescombe questions
What’s the nearest station to Maplescombe?
The closest is Eynsford station, roughly 1.6 miles away.
How far is Maplescombe from London?
About 18 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, at your event, on a spot we agree with you. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can you barbecue in bad weather?
We bring cover for the grill, but guests will want shelter too.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. If you’d like china, ask and we will add it to the quote.
Should we have every meat?
You do not need everything. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
We can. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
A catered BBQ in Maplescombe: what to know
Maplescombe is about 6 miles north-east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Maplescombe and the surrounding area are covered for events. Maplescombe is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for London, about 18 miles away.
Among the historic houses close to Maplescombe are Lullingstone Castle (1.9 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before booking. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles of Maplescombe, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We bring barbecues to events all over the DA4 postcode area and the streets around it. If your venue is just outside Maplescombe, we also cover West Kingsdown (1 mile south-east), East Hill (1 mile south), Eynsford (1 mile north-west), Knatts Valley (2 miles south) and Speed Gate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles south-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south), Gravesend (8 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Eynsford Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Sevenoaks Hospital (5 miles south-west).
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Occasions we serve in Maplescombe
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Maplescombe. Popular choices:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Summer staff days
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Coming by train? Eynsford station is about 1.6 miles away.
Comparing caterers
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- If the price includes VAT
- Travel and any London charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Maplescombe
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Salads
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Other occasions in Maplescombe
What BBQ catering costs
There is no fixed price list, since every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- Plates or china
- Access to the cooking area
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What we need to know
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
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. Send us your details through our quote form.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Beef brisket
For beef lovers, brisket is the one to choose, in a roll or with sides.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away