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BBQ Catering for Platt's Heath
Want a barbecue in Platt's Heath without standing at the grill? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Back-garden get-togethers
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Community fun days
BBQ catering in Platt's Heath
Why choose BBQ catering in Platt's Heath?
Compared with a barbecue cooked by friends, a catered barbecue means everyone gets to be a guest, and food safety is in professional hands. 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.
Why book our barbecue in Platt's Heath
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option
- Burgers, ribs, pulled pork, brisket and more
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at our prices page and menu ideas for your barbecue.
How our BBQ catering works in Platt's Heath
In Platt's Heath, a barbecue is a favourite for relaxed events: familiar food, lots of choice and no formality. With us cooking, nobody you know spends the afternoon at the grill. Typical bookings include garden parties and neighbourhood parties, with beef burgers, pulled pork and BBQ ribs.
Near Platt's Heath, barbecues often happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. All the barbecue, none of the effort: we shop, cook, serve and clear.
Who books BBQ catering in Platt's Heath?
Halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Platt's Heath and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- 18th, 21st, 40th and 50th birthdays
- Neighbourhood parties
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Lenham station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east of the centre.
Before you book anyone
- What the price includes, item by item
- Whether plates or china are included
- Whether VAT is included
- Travel and any London charges
What happens on the day
Most barbecue food is cooked through service, so we time our arrival around your serving time. That keeps everything hot and fresh. A summer barbecue in Platt's Heath stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it’s dark by about 7:00pm.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Getting a price
For a quote, send us a few details: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Collect dietary needs with the RSVPs
- Give us numbers for the meat-free options
We cook as your guests come up, while our staff serve and keep things flowing.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, at extra cost.
How we price a catered barbecue
Things that change the price:
- How many people are eating
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Site access
- The journey to the venue
Travel matters for the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
Details that help
These are the details we need:
- Dietary requirements
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- Anything the venue has asked for
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
Beef burgers
Burgers cook quickly on the grill, so they keep the queue moving.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Sides include salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes, depending on the occasion.
Where the barbecue can go in Platt's Heath
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- A green light from whoever owns the site
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- Clearance from walls, marquee sides and overhanging branches
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we serve
- Beef burgers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef brisket
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
For planners, venues and organisers
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Barbecues in Platt's Heath: gardens, clubs and local tips
Platt's Heath is about 7 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Platt's Heath is well within our area for events. Platt's Heath is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Platt's Heath to Canterbury (18 miles away).
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Nicholas, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. Summer fairs and sports days, for a school such as Platts Heath Primary School, frequently want a barbecue. Platt's Heath is within about 4 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.
We bring barbecues to events all over the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include School Lane, Headcorn Road and Green Lane; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. For events just outside Platt's Heath, we cover Liverton Street (1 mile south-west), Sandway (1 mile north-east), Boughton Malherbe (1 mile south-east), Fairbourne Heath (1 mile west) and Grafty Green (1 mile south). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (7 miles north-west), Ashford (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Faversham (11 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
Nearby you will also find The Dog Collar Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Coldbridge Castle (1.8 miles south).
- Nearby schools include The Lenham School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wishful Thinker pub (0.8 miles east)
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Platt's Heath
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 will work to whatever the site needs.
Is Platt's Heath close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Summer Saturdays go first, so ask as early as you can. Weekday and off-season dates are frequently easier. Use our quote form.
Do you come to Platt's Heath?
Yes, Platt's Heath is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we will check the date.
Will children like the BBQ?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Tell us numbers so there is enough.
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.
Can we have a barbecue and a hog roast?
Yes. Many bigger events have both. Tell us your numbers and we’ll suggest a split.
Nearby places to Platt's Heath
Other occasions in Platt's Heath
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away