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Barbecue Catering in Park Wood, Kent
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Park Wood? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Informal weddings
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
Book a BBQ in Park Wood
Working with your venue
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep you both updated.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
How our BBQ catering works in Park Wood
For bigger events in Park Wood, a barbecue can sit alongside a hog roast, giving guests both the spectacle and the variety. We can quote for either or both. Whether it’s summer parties in the garden and birthdays and milestone parties, we will put together a menu of BBQ ribs, halloumi skewers and coleslaw for your guests.
In a place like Park Wood, a barbecue at home is normally the easiest option. Let us know how we reach the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. You get a barbecue without the work: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
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Park Wood barbecues: local tips
Park Wood is about 2 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Park Wood. Park Wood is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Maidstone West station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Historic houses near Park Wood include Stoneacre (1.3 miles north-east) and Leeds Castle (3.4 miles east). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book. Park Wood is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the ME15, ME17 and ME14 postcode area. Whether your event is on Bell Road, Selby Road and Essex Road or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Park Wood sits on or near the A274, which makes travel to your event easy. For events just outside Park Wood, we cover Otham (1 mile north-east), Willington (1 mile north), Boughton Monchelsea (1 mile south-west), Shepway (1 mile north) and Boughton Green (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sutton Valence Castle (2.7 miles south-east) and The Mall Maidstone (2.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Detling Hill.
- Schools near Park Wood include Senacre Technology College (within half a mile east) and New Line Learning Academy (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The White Horse pub (0.8 miles north-east)
A closer look at the menu
Chicken skewers
For anyone avoiding pork or beef, chicken skewers are the answer, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Choose from salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Where the barbecue can go in Park Wood
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before you book.
Popular choices
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Salads
What BBQ catering costs
Each price is built from:
- How many people are eating
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Plates or china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Useful details:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- Roughly how many people
- Allergies we should know about
Getting a quote is simple: 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. Use our quote form.
Perfect for your event in Park Wood
Six meats to choose from
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Park Wood. Popular choices:
- Charity fundraisers
- Summer parties in the garden
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Sports clubs and team events
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Tree Tops Primary Academy, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
- How dietary needs are handled
- Plates, china and cutlery
Step by step
When we arrive, we position the grill under cover and get it up to heat. From there, we cook as your guests come up, worked around your serving time. Sunset in Park Wood is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so most summer barbecues are served in daylight.
- First, you send us your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- 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.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
- Choose the menu a week or so before
Ask for a quote
A quote from us sets out the menu, timings, staffing and what’s included, so it’s easy to compare like for like. Fill in our quote form.
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FAQs for Park Wood
Which station is closest to Park Wood?
Maidstone West station, about 2.6 miles north-west of the centre.
Could you cook in Mote Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, usually the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How do you handle food safety?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But it’s always worth asking: use our quote form.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a cold buffet, everything is hot and freshly cooked. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- Vegetarian and vegan options as standard
- Served at the time you choose
- A full barbecue menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Allergies and dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards