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Barbecue Catering in Matfield, Kent
A catered barbecue for events around Matfield: burgers, ribs and brisket with salads and potatoes, and staff to serve.
- Work barbecues
- Big birthday parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
BBQ catering in Matfield
About our BBQ catering in Matfield
We cook outdoors, under cover, on a spot we agree with you, well clear of walls, marquee sides and trees. Tell us about the space in Matfield and we will check it works. Whether it is Fêtes, fairs and sports days and 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays, we will put together a menu of sausages, beef burgers and halloumi skewers and more.
Near Matfield, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Matfield
Can you do a barbecue in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Do you come out to small places like Matfield?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What do you need from the venue?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
Do you bring plates?
Plates are included. China is available at an extra cost.
How much choice do we need?
You don’t need everything. Pick a mix of grilled and slow-cooked meats.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes. Our chef cooks outdoors, under cover, at your event, and our staff serve and clear.
Will children like the BBQ?
Most children head straight for the burgers and sausages, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
What affects the price in Matfield
Each booking is quoted on its own, based on a few main things:
- The date and time of year
- The number of people
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Details that help
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what to include:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- The address or postcode
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Use our quote form.
Occasions we serve in Matfield
Cooked in front of your guests
People around Matfield book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Summer staff days
- Evening wedding food
- Garden parties
After a christening at a church such as Ebenezer Church (Matfield), a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone.
Questions to ask before booking
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Allergen information for every dish
- What the price includes, item by item
- The menu, including sides and any extras
Working with your venue
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before you book. We will work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
What the cooking area needs
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. Check these:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Pulled pork
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Other occasions in Matfield
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Step by step
If timings shift on the day, let your contact know, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it’s flexible. At midsummer, it’s light in Matfield until about 9:15pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We check the space and quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We pack away and leave the area tidy.
Before we arrive
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Give us final numbers a week or so before
- Think about where the smoke will drift
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
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Is a barbecue right for your event?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why Matfield hosts choose us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- An itemised quote
See our pricing or BBQ menu ideas.
A catered BBQ in Matfield: what to know
Matfield is about 5 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Matfield is well within our area for events. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We cater events right across the region, from Matfield to London (about 31 miles away).
Coming by train? Paddock Wood station, about 2.1 miles north, is the nearest station. PTAs at schools such as Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School frequently look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 7 miles of Matfield, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
We cover events in every part of the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Standings Close, Homebush Green and Chestnut Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Nearby, we also cater events in Petteridge (1 mile south-east), Brenchley (1 mile east), Colt's Hill (1 mile north-west), Key's Green (2 miles south-west) and Paddock Wood (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (12 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles west), Tonbridge (5 miles north-west), Kings Hill (8 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tunbridge Wells Hospital (2.9 miles west) and The Hop Farm Museum (3.1 miles north). Within reach you’ll find Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Nearby schools include Mascalls School (1.2 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Poet at Matfield pub (less than half a mile west)
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards