Kent · England
BBQ Catering in Pluckley Thorne
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, grilled at your venue in Pluckley Thorne by our team. We serve and tidy up.
- Charity fundraisers
- Retirement do’s
- Neighbourhood parties
Planning an event in Pluckley Thorne?
How our BBQ catering works in Pluckley Thorne
From a small family gathering to a big club day, a barbecue can be planned around the size of your event. Give us an idea of numbers and we’ll suggest a menu. We are frequently asked to cater school fairs and summer fêtes and close and cul-de-sac parties, serving beef burgers, beef brisket and BBQ ribs.
Country barbecues near Pluckley Thorne are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. Plates come as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
Questions from Pluckley Thorne
Is Pluckley Thorne too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
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 the barbecue cooked on site?
Yes, on site at your venue in Pluckley Thorne. We need a level, open area outdoors with room for the grill and a serving table.
Should we have every meat?
Most events choose three or four meats, plus the meat-free options. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Meat is cooked until it is steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
How soon do you get booked up?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. Quieter dates can often be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Do you need anything from us?
Space and a way in, mainly: a level spot outdoors, clear of buildings, with cover over the grill. We will check anything else with you.
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- A spot well clear of buildings
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Parking near the grill
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Salads
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
Events we cater in Pluckley Thorne
Burgers, sausages, chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket
In Pluckley Thorne, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Fundraising days
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Leaving parties
- Work barbecues
Within reach of Pluckley Thorne are historic houses such as Godinton House (3.9 miles east). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- A clear list of what’s included
- Any travel or access charges
- How dietary needs are handled
What we serve, dish by dish
Pulled pork
A pulled pork roll is a barbecue favourite.
BBQ ribs
Ribs make a barbecue feel like a feast, alongside the other meats.
Places near Pluckley Thorne
Also in Pluckley Thorne
Diets, allergies and alternatives
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Some ideas:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Ask us to label vegetarian and vegan food
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, so nobody waits for the first burgers.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Pluckley Thorne barbecues: local tips
Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Pluckley Thorne? We can help. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Pluckley station, roughly 1 mile south of the centre. For a fundraiser at a school like Pluckley Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles of Pluckley Thorne. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Anywhere in TN27, we can cook on site for your guests. From Smarden Road and Lambden Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the barbecue to you. Other places close to Pluckley Thorne we cover include Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).
A little further out are Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).
- Nearby, you will find The Black Horse Inn (0.5 miles north-east)
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself. Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value.
Why Pluckley Thorne hosts choose us
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
- Our chef at the grill, not you
- Sides to make it a full meal
- A full barbecue menu
What BBQ catering costs
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Site access
- Plates or china
- The journey to the venue
What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Allergies we should know about
- An estimate of numbers
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Send us your details through our quote form.
Working with your venue
If you’re a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Some venues charge a fee if you bring in your own caterer, so check before booking. We’ll liaise with them on access and set-up.
What happens on the day
Before service, we set up the grill and the serving table on the agreed spot. Then it’s a case of cooking and serving for as long as we have agreed. In Pluckley Thorne, late May sunsets come at about 8:45pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Pick the menu with us.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- On the day, our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear up and go.
Before we arrive
- Gather dietary requirements early
- Include children in your numbers
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
Getting a price
Numbers not final yet? Give us your best estimate and we’ll quote on that, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
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- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away