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BBQ Catering in Nettlestead
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Nettlestead. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Community fun days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Engagement and anniversary parties
BBQ catering in Nettlestead
Common questions in Nettlestead
Is Nettlestead close to London?
About 28 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Is Nettlestead 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.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Send us your details through our quote form.
Do you bring plates and clear up?
Yes, we clear up after service. China is available on request.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Can you do halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are normally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Can you label vegetarian and vegan food?
Yes, ask us to label the food. Tell us about allergies in advance.
About our BBQ catering in Nettlestead
For bigger events in Nettlestead, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, so there’s a centrepiece and plenty of choice. Ask and we will quote for both. Typical bookings include school fairs and summer fêtes and retirement do’s, serving coleslaw, pulled pork and beef burgers.
Near Nettlestead, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
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What BBQ catering costs
The price comes down to:
- Access to the cooking area
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- How many people are eating
- Distance from us
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Any venue rules
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME18 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Events we cater in Nettlestead
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Garden parties
- Leaving parties
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Big birthday parties
If guests are travelling by rail, Wateringbury station is in Nettlestead itself.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
Barbecues in Nettlestead: gardens, clubs and local tips
Nettlestead is about 5 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Nettlestead. Nettlestead is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Nettlestead to London (28 miles away).
Historic houses near Nettlestead include Old Soar Manor (4.3 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. If the day starts at a church like St Mary's Church, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by.
Anywhere in ME18, we can cook on site for your guests. Streets in the area include Henrys Close, Glenleigh Road and Orchard Crescent, and an event on any of them works with a garden, drive or yard for the barbecue. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wateringbury (1 mile north-east), Red Hill (1 mile north-east), Teston (1 mile north-east), Nettlestead Green (1 mile south) and West Farleigh (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Teapot Island (1.9 miles south) and Leybourne Castle (3.8 miles north).
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (within half a mile east)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Some venues add a fee for outside caterers, so check before you book. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
About the food
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Some guests will be vegetarian, and halloumi skewers give them a proper hot option.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it doesn’t need a kitchen. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Planning for dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Before you choose a spot
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- A step-free route to wheel the equipment in
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
What happens on the day
We get there well ahead of food time, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. The smell soon brings people over. At midsummer, it’s light in Nettlestead until about 9:20pm, so an evening barbecue can run late in daylight. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- We start with your date, venue and numbers.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Include children in your numbers
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards