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BBQ Catering for Paddlesworth
BBQ catering for events in Paddlesworth: grilled on site with staff to serve and clear, so you can relax with your guests.
- Evening wedding food
- Team days and staff summer parties
- Reunions and family get-togethers
BBQ catering in Paddlesworth
About our BBQ catering in Paddlesworth
In Paddlesworth, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We serve chicken skewers, coleslaw and beef burgers, and typical bookings are for fundraising barbecues and summer staff days.
A barbecue in the countryside near Paddlesworth makes a lovely summer party. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart.
Organising for someone else?
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it’s worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
If the event is on someone else’s land, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Nearby places to Paddlesworth
Also in Paddlesworth
Where the barbecue can go in Paddlesworth
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Room for a serving table next to the grill
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before booking.
On the menu in Paddlesworth
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
Events we cater in Paddlesworth
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Paddlesworth and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Work barbecues
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Fundraising barbecues
Coming by train? The nearest station is Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east.
Before booking anyone
- What crockery is supplied
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
Barbecues in Paddlesworth: gardens, clubs and local tips
Paddlesworth is about 4 miles north of Kings Hill, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Paddlesworth? We cover the whole area. Paddlesworth is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Paddlesworth to London (25 miles away).
If you’re organising a summer fair for a school like Snodland CofE Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. Historic houses near Paddlesworth include Starkey Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Cobham College (4 miles north). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
This part of Kent takes in ME6, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We also bring barbecues to events in Snodland (1 mile east), Birling (1 mile south), Upper Halling (1 mile north), Holborough (1 mile east) and Lunsford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (7 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Maidstone Hospital (5 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Paddlesworth include The Holmesdale School (1.1 miles south-east)
About the food
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, in a roll or with sides.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- The number of people
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
- How easy it is to reach the spot
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Dietary requirements
- The date and time of the event
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
The process
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. In Paddlesworth, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:20pm, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
Get a quote
It’s easy to get a price: 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.
Related guides
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests don’t eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Paddlesworth hosts choose us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Serving and clearing done for you
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Six meats to choose from
Read our pricing or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you are ready to eat.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Paddlesworth questions
Which station is closest to Paddlesworth?
Snodland station, about 1.4 miles east of the centre.
Do you come out to small places like Paddlesworth?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Will children like the BBQ?
Yes, generally: simple food in a roll suits most children. Tell us how many children to expect.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Ask and we’ll quote for the mix.
How many meats should we choose?
Not generally. Mix quick-grilled items with pulled pork or brisket and we’ll advise on the rest.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Paddlesworth. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Do you provide china?
Plates come as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards