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Barbecue Catering in Platt, Kent
Treat your guests to a catered BBQ at your event in Platt. We cook on site and serve it hot.
- Summer parties in the garden
- Birthdays and milestone parties
- Fundraising barbecues
BBQ catering in Platt
BBQ catering in Platt, served hot
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Platt, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw, and we’re often booked for close and cul-de-sac parties and engagement and anniversary parties.
Country barbecues near Platt are hard to beat on a summer evening. Have a covered area for guests in wet weather. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Glazed ribs turn a barbecue into a proper spread, alongside the other meats.
Pulled pork
Slow-cooked pork, pulled apart, and served in a soft roll.
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Platt
Is Platt close to London?
Roughly 23 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Do you come out to small places like Platt?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. Out of season, think about lighting and shelter for guests.
Is the meat halal?
We don’t offer halal. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
How do you handle food safety?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, in line with Food Standards Agency guidance.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear up after service, leaving the spot as we found it.
Do you cook the barbecue on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Platt. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
What does the venue need to provide?
The main thing is an outdoor cooking spot we can reach. Let us know about the site and we will confirm what we need.
Planning for dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To help:
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the moment service begins, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
What happens on the day
Grilled food is at its best when it is hot, so we cook and serve through the agreed time. Slow-cooked meats are ready as soon as service begins, so nobody waits for the first round. Sunset in Platt is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:20pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
- Let us know about children’s numbers
- Have a covered area for eating in case of rain
Getting a price
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with food vans, one catered barbecue keeps everyone eating together, on a menu you’ve agreed in advance. 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 you get with us
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Our staff serve and clear
Perfect for your event in Platt
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Platt and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Summer parties in the garden
- Fundraising days
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Evening wedding food
PTAs at schools such as Platt Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
What to look for in a quote
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Travel and any London charges
- Allergen information for every dish
- A clear list of what’s included
What the cooking area needs
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- Pulled pork
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Beef burgers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
A catered BBQ in Platt: what to know
Platt is about 6 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We are happy to travel to Platt for events. Platt is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Platt to London (about 23 miles away).
After a christening at a church such as Church of St Mary, a barbecue at home or a hall nearby is an easy way to feed everyone. For guests coming by train, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 0.9 miles west of the centre. Platt is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the TN15 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. From St Mary's Close, Grange Road and Platt Common or a nearby road, we will bring the barbecue to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Comp (1 mile south-east), Borough Green (1 mile west), Crouch (1 mile south-west), Wrotham Heath (1 mile north-east) and Basted (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (12 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (10 miles north) and Tonbridge (7 miles south).
Nearby you will also find Ightham Court (1.8 miles west) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (less than half a mile south-east).
- Nearby schools include Wrotham School (1 mile north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Blue Anchor pub (less than half a mile west)
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a club or group? A single point of contact keeps things simple, particularly when timings shift.
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers.
How we price a catered barbecue
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Crockery choices
- Numbers
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
The menu makes a big difference to the price: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
These are the details we need:
- Roughly how many people
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- The date and time of the event
- The venue or postcode
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Tell us your date and we’ll check it: fill in our quote form.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- 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