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BBQ Catering in Potter's Forstal
Give your guests a catered BBQ at your event in Potter's Forstal. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
- Family celebrations
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Street parties
A barbecue near Potter's Forstal
About our BBQ catering in Potter's Forstal
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. Our chef grills on site in Potter's Forstal, under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. Popular choices include halloumi skewers, chicken skewers and BBQ ribs, and we are frequently booked for summer staff days and retirement do’s.
In a small place like Potter's Forstal, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Let us know about access, and we’ll plan the route. Our staff serve and clear, so nobody in your party has to serve.
How we price a catered barbecue
Each price is built from:
- Site access
- How many people are eating
- Season and day of the week
- Travel to Potter's Forstal
Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What to tell us
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Roughly how many people
We price every booking individually, based on numbers, menu, timings and distance. Tell us about your event for a quote: use our quote form.
Nearby places to Potter's Forstal
Also in Potter's Forstal
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a hog roast, a barbecue offers more variety, which helps when some guests do not eat pork. A hog roast feeds everyone at once and makes a centrepiece, so for bigger events, why not both?. Midweek and quieter months are frequently easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Six meats to choose from
- Hot food straight off the grill
- Planned to your running order
See our prices page and our barbecue menu ideas.
Events we cater in Potter's Forstal
Can be paired with a hog roast
People around Potter's Forstal book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. Popular choices:
- Street parties
- Community fun days
- Fundraising days
- Reunions and family get-togethers
If guests are travelling by rail, Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- If the price includes VAT
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- Any travel or access charges
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Tell us if anyone doesn’t eat beef
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
Our staff keep the serving table tidy and topped up, so the barbecue looks as good at the end as at the start.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
The menu, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
How it works
We arrive in good time before service, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. Sunset in Potter's Forstal is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is usually in daylight.
- You tell us the date, the address, rough numbers and when you’d like to eat.
- We check availability and the space for the barbecue and send a clear quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- We pack everything away when everyone has eaten.
Preparing for the day
- Measure the narrowest gate or passage
- Include children in your numbers
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
Planning help
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Potter's Forstal
Do you come out to small places like Potter's Forstal?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Which station is closest to Potter's Forstal?
Pluckley station, about 2.9 miles south-east of the centre.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
Can you do a hog roast as well?
Yes. The hog roast feeds a crowd at once, and the barbecue adds choice.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
We cook under cover, so the season does not stop us. In winter, plan lighting and somewhere warm for guests to eat.
Is there anything for vegans?
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V) and a vegan burger or sausage (Ve). Let us know how many to expect.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Sides include salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
How soon do barbecue dates go?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what helps:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- A thought for the wind direction, so smoke drifts away from guests
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we’ll advise.
Popular choices
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Chicken skewers
- Jacket potatoes
- New potatoes
- Coleslaw
- BBQ ribs
- Sausages
- Beef brisket
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Salads
- Beef burgers
Planners, venues and businesses
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, particularly when timings shift.
If you’re organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
Barbecues in Potter's Forstal: gardens, clubs and local tips
Potter's Forstal is about 8 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Potter's Forstal and its neighbours for events. Potter's Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Potter's Forstal to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
For a fundraiser at a school like Egerton Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Potter's Forstal is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Wherever your event is in TN27, we can bring the barbecue to you. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Egerton Forstal (1 mile south-east), Pembles Cross (1 mile north), Newland Green (1 mile south-east), Mundy Bois (1 mile south-east) and Egerton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (12 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Coldbridge Castle (0.8 miles north-west).
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards