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Barbecue Catering in Marlpit Hill, Kent
A barbecue in Marlpit Hill, without you at the grill: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Family celebrations
- Team days and staff summer parties
Book a BBQ in Marlpit Hill
Questions from Marlpit Hill
Do you come out to small places like Marlpit Hill?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Marlpit Hill close to London?
Roughly 21 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What do children normally eat?
Burgers and sausages are usually the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Do you need anything from us?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
The grill cooks under cover, so it works all year. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the meat halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
We can. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
BBQ catering for your event in Marlpit Hill
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. We’re often asked to cater sports clubs and team events and leaving and retirement parties, with halloumi skewers, BBQ ribs and coleslaw.
A barbecue in the countryside near Marlpit Hill makes a lovely summer party. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather, and think about lighting if it runs late. You will know what’s included before you book: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Events we cater in Marlpit Hill
Add a hog roast for bigger events
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Marlpit Hill. For example:
- Garden parties
- Neighbourhood parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Evening wedding food
Nearby historic houses include Chartwell (2.5 miles north) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
Comparing caterers
- How dietary needs are handled
- VAT, if it applies
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
- How many people are eating
Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what to include:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
- Roughly how many people
- Any venue rules
Tell us your date, venue or postcode and roughly how many people, along with your serving time. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Allergies and dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, so the event carries on around us.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
How the day works
Our chef runs the grill while our staff serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. In Marlpit Hill, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, 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 clear up so you do not have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Planning a barbecue in Marlpit Hill
Marlpit Hill is about 7 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Marlpit Hill and the surrounding area are covered for events. Marlpit Hill is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, there’s a station right in Marlpit Hill: Edenbridge station. PTAs at schools such as Edenbridge Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Marlpit Hill is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cater events across the TN8 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Pit Lane, Main Road and Meadow Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Mowshurst (1 mile east), Edenbridge (1 mile south), Troy Town (1 mile west), Pootings (1 mile north-east) and Four Elms (2 miles east). We also serve nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (7 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (14 miles north), Kings Hill (15 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Haxted Watermill Museum (1.9 miles south-west) and Hever Castle (2.8 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you’ll find The Swan pub (less than half a mile north-west)
Working with your venue
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, especially on the day.
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, a single barbecue feeds your group together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book with us
- An itemised quote
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
Take a look at our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
Before you choose a spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what we look for:
- Space for our vehicle nearby
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A spot well clear of buildings
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef burgers
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What comes off the grill
Pulled pork
Because it’s slow-cooked, pulled pork is ready as soon as we start serving, so nobody waits for the grill.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Crunchy coleslaw suits barbecue food, and salads add freshness.
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What else we do in Marlpit Hill
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away