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Barbecue Catering in Pembles Cross, Kent
Thinking about a catered barbecue in Pembles Cross? We cook outdoors under cover, with vegetarian and vegan options alongside the meat.
- Family celebrations
- Fundraising days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
BBQ catering in Pembles Cross
The process
We start by setting up the barbecue and a serving table where we agreed. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we’ve agreed. Autumn and winter barbecues in Pembles Cross get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- We check the date and the cooking area, then send a quote.
- On the day we arrive in good time, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve at the agreed time.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Tell us roughly how many children are coming
Getting a price
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
About our BBQ catering in Pembles Cross
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we will suggest a menu. We serve BBQ ribs, sausages and chicken skewers, and we’re regularly asked to cater evening wedding food and reunions and family get-togethers.
Country barbecues near Pembles Cross are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask which items contain gluten
Running late? Let us know, and we will adjust where we can.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Where the barbecue can go in Pembles Cross
The grill needs flat ground outdoors and cover overhead. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
Common questions in Pembles Cross
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We’ll work to whatever the site needs.
How far is Pembles Cross from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
Can we have a barbecue in winter?
Most barbecues are in summer, but we can cook in any season, with cover over the grill. Plan shelter for your guests.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Do you need anything from us?
Mostly space and access: somewhere level outside for the barbecue and the serving table. We’ll check anything else with you.
How many meats should we choose?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. Short notice is still worth a try: fill in our quote form.
Pembles Cross barbecues: local tips
Pembles Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. Pembles Cross and the surrounding area are covered for events. Pembles Cross is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 17 miles away.
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (5 miles north-west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. Churches such as Church of St James rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby typically does. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Pembles Cross, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Here we cover the TN27 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Other places close to Pembles Cross we cover include Potter's Forstal (1 mile south), Egerton Forstal (1 mile south), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Egerton (1 mile east) and Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.5 miles north-west).
For event organisers in Pembles Cross
If you’re a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We will keep everyone in the loop.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each booking is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- The number of people
- Travel to Pembles Cross
- Season and day of the week
- Access to the cooking area
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Getting an accurate quote
To check the date and the space, we will need:
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Dietary requirements
Not sure how many to cater for? Give us your best estimate and we will quote on that, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
Why choose BBQ catering in Pembles Cross?
A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Pembles Cross. For example:
- Sports clubs and team events
- Reunions and family get-togethers
- Relaxed weddings and evening receptions
- Community fun days
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Egerton Church of England Primary School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
Before you book anyone
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Allergen information for every dish
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
Places near Pembles Cross
Other occasions in Pembles Cross
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. The menu makes a big difference to the price: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why book with us
- Serving and clearing done for you
- Meat-free choices on every menu
- A full barbecue menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
Take a look at our prices page or menu ideas for your barbecue.
About the food
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away