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BBQ Catering in Park Farm
BBQ catering for events in Park Farm: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Fundraising days
Planning an event in Park Farm?
What we serve, dish by dish
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving alongside the slow-cooked meats.
How our BBQ catering works in Park Farm
There’s something about a barbecue that gets people talking: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We will find the right spot at your venue in Park Farm. For relaxed weddings and evening receptions and back-garden get-togethers, we will put together a menu of coleslaw, BBQ ribs and beef burgers and more.
For a barbecue in Park Farm, the garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you’re not left handing out rolls.
Places near Park Farm
What else we do in Park Farm
For event organisers in Park Farm
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll work with the venue on access and the cooking spot.
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
Planning a barbecue in Park Farm
Park Farm is about 1 mile south of Ashford, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Park Farm for events. Park Farm is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Park Farm to Canterbury (14 miles away).
Coming by train? Ashford International station is about 1.5 miles away. A green space like Ashford Green Corridors is tempting, but a catered barbecue there needs the landowner’s say-so. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Park Farm. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN23 and TN25, we can bring the barbecue to you. From Hawthorn Road, Snowbell Road and Redberry Road or anywhere nearby, we can set up and cook there. Other places close to Park Farm we cover include Kingsnorth (1 mile south-west), Newtown (1 mile north-east), Stanhope (1 mile north-west), South Willesborough (1 mile north-east) and Finberry (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (13 miles east), Faversham (13 miles north), Hythe (10 miles east), Davington (14 miles north) and Preston (13 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Ashford Designer Outlet (1.1 miles north). The countryside around Park Farm includes Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Queen's Head Public House (0.5 miles west)
Events we cater in Park Farm
Can be paired with a hog roast
In Park Farm, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Leaving parties
- Fundraising days
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Team days and staff summer parties
Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Kingsnorth Church of England Primary School, frequently want a barbecue.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether travel is included
- How dietary needs are handled
- What the price includes, item by item
The process
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. By late September, sunset in Park Farm is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We clear the serving area and pack away.
How to prepare
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Plan lighting if the barbecue runs into the evening
Get a quote
Every event is quoted on its own, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We bring everything we need to cook and serve, so there’s no need to borrow a grill.
China crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Access to the cooking area
- The journey to the venue
- The number of people
- Whether you want china
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The venue or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Your date and serving time
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
Where the barbecue can go in Park Farm
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue if a few things are right. A quick checklist:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A clear way in from where we park
- Parking near the grill
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
On the menu in Park Farm
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Sausages
- Salads
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Beef brisket
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Next to a row of street-food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, with a menu planned around your guests. Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Add a hog roast alongside
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- A clear quote with everything listed
Common questions in Park Farm
How far is Park Farm from London?
Roughly 49 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station is closest to Park Farm?
The closest is Ashford International station, roughly 1.5 miles away.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Midweek dates are typically easier to get. Send us your details through our quote form.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Let us know about the site and we’ll confirm what we need.
Do you come to Park Farm?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Park Farm and Kent. Tell us the venue and we will quote.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away