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BBQ Catering in Rolvenden Layne
Planning a barbecue in Rolvenden Layne and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, from burgers to brisket.
- Leaving parties
- Garden parties
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
A barbecue near Rolvenden Layne
How our BBQ catering works in Rolvenden Layne
Some of the best barbecues are the ones where the host gets to sit down. Our chef cooks, our staff serve and we tidy up afterwards, while you look after your guests. For club open days and charity fundraisers, we’ll put together a menu of BBQ ribs, beef brisket and beef burgers.
Near Rolvenden Layne, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Let us know about access, and we will plan the route. Let us know about allergies and dietary needs in advance, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Why choose BBQ catering in Rolvenden Layne?
Next to doing the barbecue yourself, nobody you know spends the event at the grill, and the cooking is in experienced hands. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we’ll suggest a menu.
What you get with us
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
- A full barbecue menu
- Salads, potatoes and coleslaw to go with it
The process
We get there well ahead of food time, so the barbecue is ready when you are. The smell soon brings people over. By late September, sunset in Rolvenden Layne is about 7:00pm; in December it’s about 3:50pm. 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.
- Our chef cooks and our staff serve.
- We clear the serving area and go.
Before we arrive
- Send final numbers in good time
- Give us a contact number for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
Getting a price
Send us the date, the address or TN17 postcode and rough numbers, along with your serving time. We’ll check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Where the barbecue can go in Rolvenden Layne
Most gardens, yards, car parks and fields can take a barbecue with a little planning. Check these:
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- A spot where smoke won’t blow into the house or marquee
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before booking.
From the grill
- Pulled pork
- BBQ ribs
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Salads
- Sausages
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Jacket potatoes
- Beef brisket
- Coleslaw
- Chicken skewers
- New potatoes
- Beef burgers
Towns and villages near Rolvenden Layne
More for events in Rolvenden Layne
FAQs for Rolvenden Layne
Do you come out to small places like Rolvenden Layne?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is Rolvenden Layne close to London?
Roughly 45 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
What if it rains?
The cooking area is covered, so it’s guests who need a wet-weather plan.
When should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: fill in our quote form.
Do you leave the area tidy?
Our staff clear up after service, and leave the area tidy.
Do you need anything from us?
A level, open spot outdoors for the grill, with room for a serving table and a way in for our equipment. Tell us what’s available on site and we’ll confirm the rest when we quote.
Can it be a sit-down meal?
Yes. Plates come as standard, with sides such as salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Rolvenden Layne?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, including Rolvenden Layne and Kent. Send us the address for a quote.
The menu, dish by dish
Chicken skewers
Skewers are easy to serve and easy to eat, with salad or in a roll.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Not everyone eats meat, so halloumi and vegetable skewers ensure they’re not left with just salad.
A catered BBQ in Rolvenden Layne: what to know
Rolvenden Layne is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Rolvenden Layne for events. Rolvenden Layne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Rolvenden Layne to Canterbury (about 25 miles away).
Among the historic houses close to Rolvenden Layne are Smallhythe Place (2.5 miles east) and Great Dixter (3.7 miles south-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you’re booking one. If the day starts at a church like Parish Church of St Mary, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Rolvenden Layne, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
For events in TN17, we just need to know where the barbecue can cook and a serving time. From Maytham Road, Frensham Road and Winser Road or anywhere nearby, we will bring the barbecue to you. Close by, we cover events in Rolvenden (1 mile north-west), Strood (1 mile north), West Cross (1 mile north-west), Newenden (2 miles south-west) and Small Hythe (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (14 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles north-east), Park Wood (14 miles north), Kennington (14 miles north-east) and New Romney (14 miles east).
Nearby you will also find The C.M Booth Collection (0.9 miles north-west) and Benenden Hospital (3.3 miles north). The countryside around Rolvenden Layne includes Flatropers Wood.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
What BBQ catering costs
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Access to the cooking area
- Whether you want china
- Season and day of the week
Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
What we need to know
Good details mean a good quote. Useful details:
- Any dietary needs or allergies
- Any venue rules
- Your date and serving time
- The address or postcode
For a quote, send us a few details: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, tell us who our contact on the day will be. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
For venues and planners, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
Planning for dietary needs
Allergies and dietary needs are easy to manage if we know in advance. Tips:
- Mention any guests who avoid beef
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
- Check whether anyone avoids pork or beef when choosing the meats
All the cooking and serving equipment comes with us, so there is no need to borrow a grill.
For a more filling menu, add pulled pork or brisket.
Who books BBQ catering in Rolvenden Layne?
Food safety taken care of
From garden parties to club days, a catered barbecue fits in. Popular choices:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Work barbecues
- Neighbourhood parties
- Birthdays and milestone parties
PTAs at schools such as Rolvenden Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days.
Comparing caterers
- What crockery is supplied
- Whether travel is included
- The deposit, balance and cancellation terms
- The menu, including sides and any extras
- Our chef at the grill, so you don’t have to be
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards