Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Penshurst, Kent
A barbecue in Penshurst, without you at the grill: we bring the barbecue, the food and the staff.
- Street parties
- Garden parties
- Charity fundraisers
Planning an event in Penshurst?
How it works
When we arrive, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. Then our chef cooks through the service time, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Penshurst stays light until about 9:20pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:05pm.
- It starts with 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 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.
Before we arrive
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Tell us about narrow gates or side passages
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
How our BBQ catering works in Penshurst
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Give us your serving time and we’ll plan around it. On the menu are halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and beef brisket, and we’re frequently booked for 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country barbecues near Penshurst are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. Plates come as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Nearby places to Penshurst
Other occasions in Penshurst
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Access to the cooking area
- Travel to Penshurst
- Crockery choices
- The date and time of year
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Details that help
When you enquire, please mention:
- Roughly how many people
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Dietary requirements
Send us the date, the address or TN11 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Use our quote form.
Barbecues in Penshurst: gardens, clubs and local tips
Penshurst is about 5 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Penshurst is well within our area for events. Penshurst is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Penshurst to London (about 26 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Penshurst Place (within half a mile north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. Parks such as Chiddingstone Castle Park and Gardens often have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first.
This part of Kent takes in TN11, so your event can be anywhere in it. From High Street, The Warren and Beckets Field or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. For events just outside Penshurst, we cover Chiddingstone Hoath (2 miles west), Walter's Green (2 miles south), Chiddingstone Causeway (2 miles north), Fordcombe (2 miles south) and Teasley Mead (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (5 miles south-east), Tonbridge (5 miles north-east), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (9 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (4.2 miles east) and Chiddingstone Castle (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Local pubs include The Leicester Arms Hotel (within half a mile north-east)
What the cooking area needs
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
Organising for someone else?
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so it is worth asking first. We will liaise with them on access and set-up.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Penshurst
Do you come out to small places like Penshurst?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
How far is Penshurst from London?
About 26 miles from central London, and we cover it as standard.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
We cook under cover, so rain is not a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Do you clear up?
We pack everything away after service, so you’re not left with the mess.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
What do children typically eat?
Yes, generally: burgers and sausages in a roll are easy for small hands. Give us a rough number of children.
How do you handle food safety?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, following Food Standards Agency advice.
What does the venue need to provide?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We’ll confirm details when we quote.
Why choose BBQ catering in Penshurst?
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Penshurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Informal weddings
- Club open days
- Fundraising barbecues
For a fundraiser at a school like Penshurst Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
- What the price includes, item by item
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask which items contain gluten
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Next to a fixed venue menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, so we quote each one individually.
Why book with us
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Six meats to choose from
- Served at the time you choose
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at how we price or BBQ menu ideas.
About the food
BBQ ribs
Ribs are a favourite with keen barbecue fans.
Sausages
Children generally head straight for the sausages.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards