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Barbecue Catering in Marden, Kent
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Marden? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
Book a BBQ in Marden
BBQ catering in Marden, cooked on site
For bigger events in Marden, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. Whether it’s retirement do’s and fundraising barbecues, we can cook sausages, coleslaw and BBQ ribs for your guests.
In a place like Marden, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we will bring everything else. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Ask which items contain gluten
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. After service, we clear up and pack away. At midsummer, it is light in Marden until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Marden
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
PTAs at schools such as Marden Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- Whether travel is included
How we price a catered barbecue
We work out each quote from:
- The number of people
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What we need to know
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Allergies we should know about
- Rough numbers
- The address or postcode
- Any venue rules
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Marden barbecues: local tips
Marden is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Marden? We cover the whole area. Marden is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 27 miles away.
After a christening at a church such as St Michael and All Angels Church, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For anyone arriving by rail, there is a station right in Marden: Marden station. Marden is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the TN12 postcode area. Local streets include High Street, The Old Market and Rookery Court; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. We also bring barbecues to events in Marden Beech (1 mile south-west), Claygate (2 miles west), Pearson's Green (3 miles west), Brandfold (3 miles south-west) and Capel Cross (3 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles west), Kings Hill (8 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles east).
Planners, venues and businesses
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Planning on behalf of a committee? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a fixed venue menu, a catered barbecue lets you choose exactly what’s served. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our barbecue in Marden
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- An itemised quote
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
See how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
What else we do in Marden
Common questions in Marden
Do you cater at venues in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Which station is closest to Marden?
Marden has its own station: Marden station.
Can you cater in Marden?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Marden and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
How many meats should we choose?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
What comes off the grill
Chicken skewers
Our chef grills chicken on skewers, a lighter choice than burgers.
Sausages
Grilled until golden and cooked right through, sausages are simple and satisfying.
What the cooking area needs
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Beef brisket
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- 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