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BBQ Catering for Pembury
Hosting a barbecue in Pembury without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Leaving parties
- Club open days
- Fundraising barbecues
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BBQ catering for your event in Pembury
A barbecue is one of the easiest ways to feed a crowd in Pembury: plenty of choice, nothing fussy and everyone happy. The difference with a catered barbecue is that nobody from your party is stuck at the grill. We’re frequently asked to cater charity fundraisers and relaxed weddings and evening receptions, serving chicken skewers, sausages and beef brisket.
For a barbecue in Pembury, the garden is frequently the best venue. Tell us about the drive and the garden, and we’ll bring everything else. Your quote spells out what’s included: serving times, the menu, staff and anything else agreed, with no surprises on the day.
Looking after everyone
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Tell us about children’s numbers
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
Questions from Pembury
Could you cook in Brenchley Wood?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first.
Which station is closest to Pembury?
High Brooms station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Ask and we will check.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, but guests will want shelter too.
What does the venue need to provide?
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.
Is the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site at your venue in Pembury. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Can you cater in Pembury?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Pembury and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
Step by step
A barbecue is cooked as people eat, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. For an evening barbecue in Pembury, think about light: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. Plan lights for the serving area after that.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you’re ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Give us a contact number for the day
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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A catered BBQ in Pembury: what to know
Pembury is about 3 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Pembury is well within our area for events and the places nearby. Pembury is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Pembury to Brighton (29 miles away).
For anyone arriving by rail, High Brooms station is about 2.2 miles away. If the day starts at a church like Upper Church of St Peter, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Pembury is within about 6 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
For events in TN2, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and roughly how many guests. Local streets include High Street, Church Road and Henwood Green Road; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Close by, we cover events in Key's Green (2 miles south-east), Matfield (2 miles east), Lamberhurst Quarter (2 miles south-east), Capel (2 miles north) and Petteridge (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles west), Tonbridge (4 miles north-west), Kings Hill (9 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery (2.9 miles west) and Tunbridge Wells Hospital (0.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Barden Lake and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.
- Schools near Pembury include Skinners' Kent Academy (1.5 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find King William IV pub (less than half a mile south)
What comes off the grill
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Coleslaw is the natural partner for pulled pork, while salads keep it light.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, sausages are simple and satisfying.
Prices and what affects them
The price comes down to:
- Site access
- Numbers
- Crockery choices
- Distance from us
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to include:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
- Rough numbers
- The venue or postcode
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Use our quote form.
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Before you choose a spot
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Popular choices
- BBQ ribs
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- New potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef burgers
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with a DIY barbecue, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Pembury
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Served at the time you choose
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Serving and clearing done for you
Take a look at how we price and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Perfect for your event in Pembury
Six meats to choose from
People around Pembury book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Evening wedding food
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Big birthday parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Pembury School, a barbecue is a crowd-pleaser.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, if it applies
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Whether plates or china are included
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
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.
- 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 by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away