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Barbecue Catering in Puddledock, Kent
BBQ catering for events in Puddledock: cooked outdoors under cover with staff to serve and clear, so you can enjoy the day.
- Garden parties
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Big birthday parties
Planning an event in Puddledock?
How we price a catered barbecue
The biggest factors are:
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
- The journey to the venue
- Season and day of the week
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address so the quote is accurate.
Details that help
When you contact us, please mention:
- The date and when you’d like to eat
- Allergies we should know about
- Roughly how many people
- Rules from the venue or landowner
Numbers not final yet? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, and you can confirm nearer the time. Send us your details through our quote form.
BBQ catering in Puddledock, cooked on site
Burgers, sausages and chicken skewers come straight off the grill, and pulled pork, brisket and ribs make it a proper feast. You choose the mix that suits your event. We serve chicken skewers, BBQ ribs and beef brisket, and typical bookings are for street parties and evening wedding food.
In a small place like Puddledock, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, and china crockery is available on request, quoted separately.
For planners, venues and organisers
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, you’ll need the landowner’s permission for cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
If you are 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.
A barbecue or other catering?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the food is cooked properly by people who do it every week. What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
What you get with us
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
- Barbecue and hog roast together for big events
- Planned to your running order
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
Puddledock: your questions answered
Is Puddledock close to London?
About 13 miles from central London.
Can you do a barbecue in Dartford Heath?
Only if the landowner, typically the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Will you clear up afterwards?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Do you come to Puddledock?
Yes, Puddledock is in our area. Tell us the venue or postcode and we’ll check the date.
Is a barbecue good for children?
Burgers and sausages are generally the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Let us know numbers for children.
How far ahead should we book a barbecue?
As soon as you know the date, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: send us your details through our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
We pack everything away after service, and we take our equipment with us.
Can you do halal?
No, we don’t offer halal meat. Our meat-free options are there, or halal food would need to be arranged separately.
Events we cater in Puddledock
Barbecue and hog roast together, if you like
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Neighbourhood parties
- Work barbecues
- Charity fundraisers
- Evening wedding food
Among the historic houses close to Puddledock are Hall Place and Gardens (2.2 miles north) and Red House (3.3 miles north-west). Estates like these tend to set strict rules for caterers, so check before you book.
What to look for in a quote
- The full menu and the sides
- VAT, if it applies
- Plates, china and cutlery
- Payment terms and cancellation policy
Towns and villages near Puddledock
What else we do in Puddledock
How the day works
We arrive in good time before service, so the grill is hot by the time you want to eat. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Autumn and winter barbecues in Puddledock get dark early: about 7:05pm by late September and 3:50pm by December. For a late-season barbecue, lunchtime is easiest.
- Tell us about your event: date, address and numbers.
- We check the space and send a quote with the menu.
- We arrive in good time and get the barbecue hot.
- At food time, we cook and serve.
- We tidy up and pack away.
Before we arrive
- Pick a spot where smoke blows away from guests
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Let us know about tight access
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: date, place, numbers and serving time. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Barbecues in Puddledock: gardens, clubs and local tips
Puddledock is about 1 mile north of Swanley, in Kent. We cover Puddledock and its neighbours for events. Puddledock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. We cater events right across the region, from Puddledock to London (about 13 miles away).
Churches such as St Peter rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby generally does. For a fundraiser at a school like Hextable Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school. Puddledock 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.
This part of Kent takes in DA2 and BR8. We also bring barbecues to events in Hextable (1 mile south-east), Stonehill Green (1 mile south-west), Joyden's Wood (1 mile north), Wilmington (1 mile north-east) and Swanley Village (1 mile south-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Dartford (3 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (9 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Kings Hill (14 miles south-east) and Swanscombe (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include West Hill Hospital (2.5 miles north-east) and Eynsford Castle (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Puddledock includes Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Schools near Puddledock include Hextable School (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ship pub (within half a mile south-east)
Space, access and the venue
A barbecue needs a level, open spot outdoors with cover. Here’s what we look for:
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A gazebo, marquee or room indoors as a back-up
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before you book.
On the menu in Puddledock
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Jacket potatoes
About the food
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Salads, coleslaw, new potatoes and jacket potatoes turn a barbecue into a full meal, especially at a sit-down event.
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Ask about allergens in glazes and sauces
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Tell us about children’s numbers
The serving table is kept tidy and stocked, right through the service.
Add coleslaw, salads and jacket potatoes for a full meal.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Six barbecue meats to choose from
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Our team serves at your chosen time and clears up afterwards