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BBQ Catering in Painters Ash
Hosting a barbecue in Painters Ash without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
A barbecue near Painters Ash
How our BBQ catering works in Painters Ash
The point of a catered barbecue is that you get to enjoy it. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, so your time goes on your guests, not the food. Popular choices include sausages, halloumi skewers and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for summer staff days and summer parties in the garden.
Around Painters Ash, a garden with room to spare is all you need. A catered barbecue fits right in, and you will not spend it cooking. Everything is cooked through properly, with separate equipment for raw and cooked food.
Occasions we serve in Painters Ash
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Painters Ash. Popular choices:
- Community fun days
- Fundraising barbecues
- Family celebrations
- Summer parties in the garden
Among the historic houses close to Painters Ash are Cobham College (3.6 miles south-east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- Allergen information for every dish
- If the price includes VAT
- The full menu and the sides
Allergies and dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Request gluten-free rolls
When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot tidy.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
About the food
Beef brisket
Sliced brisket adds a grown-up touch, especially at a wedding or work event.
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Planners, venues and businesses
For venues and planners, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Step by step
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Sunset in Painters Ash is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- At serving time, the chef grills and the team serves.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
Preparing for the day
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Ensure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
How to get a price
It is 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.
Planning help
Planning a barbecue in Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Painters Ash and the surrounding area are covered for events. We cater 922 places across Kent. We cater events right across the region, from Painters Ash to London (about 19 miles away).
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Painters Ash Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser. A green space like Castle Hill Park is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so.
We bring barbecues to events all over the DA11 and DA13 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Painters Ash sits on or near the A2, which makes travel to your event easy. We also bring barbecues to events in Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Painters Ash include Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
- Nearby schools include Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east) and Saint George's Church of England School (1 mile east)
- Local pubs include Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east)
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Site access
- Numbers
Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Getting an accurate quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. Here’s what’s useful:
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
- Dietary requirements
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
Most outdoor spaces work for a barbecue with a little planning. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Coleslaw
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Instead of a takeaway delivery, the cooking is part of the atmosphere, with the smell drawing people over. The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
Why book with us
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- Timed around your day
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Sides to make it a full meal
Read our pricing and BBQ menu ideas.
Common questions in Painters Ash
Can you do a barbecue in Castle Hill Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council, and many parks don’t allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
What’s the nearest station to Painters Ash?
Ebbsfleet International station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
Do you provide china?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Is there anything for vegans?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you clear up?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
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. Ask and we will check.
Also near Painters Ash
More for events in Painters Ash
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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