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Barbecue Catering in Pipsden, Kent
Planning a catered barbecue in Pipsden? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Fundraising days
- Big birthday parties
A barbecue near Pipsden
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Pipsden
Can you do a barbecue at a venue in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will work to whatever the site needs.
Could you cook in Collingwood Nature Reserve?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do we have to eat from rolls?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
Will guests know what’s in each dish?
We give you allergen information for every dish, and we can label the vegetarian and vegan options.
Do you offer halal meat?
No. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
Is the food cooked safely?
Our chef cooks everything thoroughly, with raw and cooked food kept apart, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
BBQ catering in Pipsden, cooked on site
Barbecue food is sociable food: people gather round the grill and come back for seconds. We’ll find the right spot at your venue in Pipsden. On the menu are beef brisket, pulled pork and BBQ ribs, and typical bookings are for close and cul-de-sac parties and fundraising barbecues.
Near Pipsden, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve or tidying up afterwards.
Barbecue venues around Pipsden
Pipsden is about 12 miles north of Hastings, in Kent. We cater events of every size in Pipsden. We cover 922 places in Kent. Our bookings stretch from Pipsden to Canterbury (about 29 miles away).
Parks such as Collingwood Nature Reserve frequently have rules on barbecues, so check with the council or landowner first. Churches such as Church of All Saints rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby usually does. Pipsden is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the TN18 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From Rye Road and Water Lane or a nearby road, we can set up and cook there. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Four Throws (1 mile south-east), Little Conghurst (1 mile south), Hawkhurst (1 mile west), The Moor (1 mile south-west) and Beal's Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles north-west), Tonbridge (15 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west), Tenterden (7 miles east) and Southborough (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.9 miles north-east).
- Schools near Pipsden include Marlborough House School (1.2 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Oak And Ivy Public House (less than half a mile east)
Places near Pipsden
More for events in Pipsden
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and needs no kitchen at the venue. When comparing prices, compare the same things: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
What you get with us
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Served at the time you choose
- A choice of salads and potatoes
Take a look at how we price or menu ideas for your barbecue.
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
From the grill
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- BBQ ribs
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
How the day works
With cover over the grill, the weather rarely holds us up, though your guests will want shelter if it rains. Evening barbecues in Pipsden need a little planning: it is light until about 9:15pm in June but only about 7:00pm in late September. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
How to prepare
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Make sure the cooking area is away from walls, tents and trees
- Keep the grill downwind of the seating
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Events we cater in Pipsden
Meat-free choices that are not an afterthought
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Pipsden. Some of the most common are:
- Street parties
- Sports clubs and team events
- Fundraising days
- Leaving parties
Within reach of Pipsden are historic houses such as Great Dixter (4.3 miles south-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
Comparing caterers
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- Whether VAT is included
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
How we price a catered barbecue
There’s no fixed price list, since every event is different. What matters most:
- Whether you want china
- The date and time of year
- The journey to the venue
- Access to the cooking area
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
What to tell us
We can quote more accurately with a few details. Here’s what’s useful:
- Allergies we should know about
- Where the event is
- Any venue rules
- Rough numbers
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Chicken gives guests who do not eat pork or beef a meat option, cooked until it’s hot all the way through.
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu; have napkins ready.
For event organisers in Pipsden
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
If you are a venue or event planner, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we will help. Tips:
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards