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Barbecue Catering in Mereworth, Kent
BBQ catering in Mereworth: our chef cooks on site, from burgers and sausages to ribs, pulled pork and brisket, served hot by our staff.
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
BBQ catering for Mereworth
Space, access and the venue
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
BBQ catering in Mereworth, served hot
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Mereworth, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Whether it is fundraising days and engagement and anniversary parties, we will put together a menu of pulled pork, sausages and BBQ ribs and more.
Near Mereworth, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. You get a barbecue without the work: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Mereworth
Which station is closest to Mereworth?
Wateringbury station, about 2 miles east of the centre.
Is Mereworth too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
We tidy the serving area. Ask if you’d like china.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Do you label the food for allergies?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. Fewer items keeps service quick.
What affects the price in Mereworth
Things that change the price:
- Numbers
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- The date and time of year
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The venue or postcode
- Roughly how many people
- Your date and serving time
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so you can compare caterers fairly. Send us your details through our quote form.
Looking after everyone
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so you don’t need to find grills or tongs.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so it is worth asking first. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
Occasions we serve in Mereworth
Cooked on site, served hot
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. For example:
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
- Big birthday parties
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Mereworth Community Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Comparing caterers
- The full menu and the sides
- How dietary needs are handled
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
A catered BBQ in Mereworth: what to know
Mereworth is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Mereworth and the surrounding area are covered for events. We bring barbecues to all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
For anyone arriving by rail, the closest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2 miles east of the centre. Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (2.5 miles west) and Ightham Mote (4.7 miles west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
Here we cover the ME18 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Whether your event is on The Street, Butcher's Lane and Tonbridge Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Herne Pound (1 mile north), Kent Street (1 mile north), New Pound (1 mile north-west), Pizien Well (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (6 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Maidstone Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Leybourne Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
- Local pubs include The Queens Head Public House (within half a mile north)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option.
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, served alongside the burgers and sausages.
A barbecue or other catering?
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why us?
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Add a hog roast alongside
See our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we arrive ahead of food time and cook to demand. It means food comes off the grill hot. Sunset in Mereworth is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Send final numbers in good time
How to get a price
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: fill in our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards