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BBQ Catering for Marden Thorn
Hosting a barbecue in Marden Thorn without doing the cooking: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Fundraising days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
Planning an event in Marden Thorn?
BBQ catering for your event in Marden Thorn
Some hosts in Marden Thorn pair a barbecue with a hog roast, so there is a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. Popular choices include pulled pork, beef burgers and sausages, and we’re frequently booked for community fun days and summer staff days.
Country barbecues near Marden Thorn are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we will give you the allergen information for every dish.
What happens on the day
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, and the rest of the space is yours. Smoke drifts, so we will think about the wind with you. By late September, sunset in Marden Thorn is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Show us the space.
- We check it and send a price.
- We grill outdoors at your event.
- Our team serves hot food through the agreed time.
- We clear up so you do not have to.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Ask for a quote
Send us the date, the address or TN12 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Marden Thorn
No host spending the day cooking
In Marden Thorn, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Some of the most common are:
- Informal weddings
- Community fun days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving parties
For guests coming by train, Marden station is about 1.4 miles away.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Barbecues in Marden Thorn: gardens, clubs and local tips
Marden Thorn is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Marden Thorn and the surrounding area are covered for events. Marden Thorn is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles of Marden Thorn, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
This part of Kent takes in TN12. From Pagehurst Road and Thorn Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Close by, we cover events in Wanshurst Green (1 mile north), Staplehurst (2 miles east), St Ann's Green (2 miles north), Milebush (2 miles north) and Horden (2 miles south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (15 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (11 miles west), Kings Hill (9 miles north-west) and Foley Park (8 miles north).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (0.9 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
Why choose BBQ catering in Marden Thorn?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, and the grill becomes a gathering point. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Our staff serve and clear
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Hot food straight off the grill
Read our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
What comes off the grill
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Our vegetarian option is halloumi and vegetable skewers: grilled halloumi with vegetables.
Pulled pork
Pulled pork is slow-cooked until it falls apart, piled into rolls.
For planners, venues and organisers
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you will need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
FAQs for Marden Thorn
Which station is closest to Marden Thorn?
The closest is Marden station, roughly 1.4 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes. Some venues there have rules about cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Can you do halal?
We do not offer halal. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, or halal food can be arranged separately.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. You can upgrade to china if you prefer.
Is the food cooked safely?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
When should we book BBQ catering?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, and our staff serve and clear.
What affects the price in Marden Thorn
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- Numbers
The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- The date and time of the event
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Roughly how many people
- Dietary requirements
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
Where the barbecue can go in Marden Thorn
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Popular choices
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards