Kent · England
BBQ Catering for Rabbit's Cross
Fresh from the grill, served at your event in Rabbit's Cross: a full barbecue menu, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Big birthday parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Family celebrations
Book a BBQ in Rabbit's Cross
How our BBQ catering works in Rabbit's Cross
A barbecue suits mixed groups well, because there’s beef, chicken and pork to choose from, and proper vegetarian and vegan options too. Typical bookings include Fêtes, fairs and sports days and engagement and anniversary parties, serving beef burgers, sausages and pulled pork.
Near Rabbit's Cross, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will handle the rest. We bring plates as standard, with china available if you’d like it, at an extra cost.
Working with your venue
Planning on behalf of a committee? One clear contact makes everything easier, especially on the day.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
Planning a barbecue in Rabbit's Cross
Rabbit's Cross is about 5 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Planning a catered barbecue in Rabbit's Cross? We cover the whole area. Rabbit's Cross is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Rabbit's Cross to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Coming by train? Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south, is the nearest station. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rabbit's Cross. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cater events across the ME17 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Rabbit's Cross we cover include Cross-at-Hand (1 mile south), Devil's Den (1 mile east), Underling Green (2 miles west), Farthing Green (2 miles east) and St Ann's Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (5 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (12 miles west) and Kings Hill (8 miles north-west).
A little further out are South East Romany Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Oakwood Hospital (5.7 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The date and time of year
- Distance from us
- Site access
- How many people are eating
Compare like for like: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
What to tell us
To check availability and the cooking area, we will need:
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
- The date and time of the event
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or ME17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll confirm availability and send a price. Fill in our quote form.
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
- Check the allergen information for sauces and marinades
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
We get there well before service, put the cover up and get the barbecue hot.
Pulled pork and brisket make the menu feel more substantial.
What comes off the grill
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Sausages
Cooked through and browned on the grill, they’re the easy crowd-pleaser.
Where the barbecue can go in Rabbit's Cross
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what we look for:
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Space for the barbecue and a serving table
- A green light from whoever owns the site
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Beef brisket
- Jacket potatoes
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Pulled pork
- Coleslaw
- Beef burgers
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
How it works
Barbecue food is best straight off the grill, so we cook to order through service. Pulled pork and brisket are ready from the start, so nobody waits for the first round. Evening barbecues in Rabbit's Cross need a little planning: daylight lasts until about 9:15pm at midsummer, but by late September it goes at about 7:00pm. After dark, the serving table needs lighting.
- It starts with your date, venue, numbers and serving time.
- You get a check on the date and the spot, and a quote.
- On the day, we set up on the agreed spot and get the grill hot.
- We cook and serve when you are ready to eat.
- Afterwards we clear up and leave the spot tidy.
Getting ready for the day
- Ask about allergies and dietary needs beforehand
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Tell us which meats you’d like in advance
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: date, place, numbers and serving time. We will reply with a clear price and what’s included. Use our quote form.
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Perfect for your event in Rabbit's Cross
Proper vegetarian and vegan options
In Rabbit's Cross, we cook barbecues for all sorts of events. Popular bookings include:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Street parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Summer staff days
Nearby historic houses include Stoneacre (3.9 miles north) and Leeds Castle (4.8 miles north-east). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early.
What your quote should include
- Whether travel is included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether plates or china are included
- Exactly what’s included in the price
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Your questions about a catered barbecue in Rabbit's Cross
Which station is closest to Rabbit's Cross?
Staplehurst station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre.
Do you cater at venues in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, though some venues in protected landscapes have extra rules for caterers; ask your venue. We will follow the site rules.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Tell us numbers so there’s enough.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
When should we book BBQ catering?
Once your date is fixed, especially for June to September. But ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
What if it rains?
We bring cover for the grill, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes, and china is available on request.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, plus vegetarian and vegan options. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
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 some events have 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 will suggest what works.
Why Rabbit's Cross hosts choose us
- Six meats to choose from
- Sides to make it a full meal
- An itemised quote
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
See our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away