Kent · England
Barbecue Catering in Roughway, Kent
Planning a barbecue in Roughway and do not want to cook? Our chef and team handle everything, with burgers, ribs, pulled pork and more.
- Charity fundraisers
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in Roughway?
Diets, allergies and alternatives
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. A few tips:
- Halal is not offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Think about who doesn’t eat pork or beef so the menu has enough choice
On the day, we arrive in good time to set up, so the grill is up to heat when you’re ready to eat.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
BBQ catering in Roughway, cooked on site
The barbecue goes on a level, open spot outdoors with cover over it, away from buildings, fences and overhanging branches. Tell us about the space in Roughway and we will check it works. For team days and staff summer parties and reunions and family get-togethers, we can cook sausages, coleslaw and halloumi skewers for your guests.
Near Roughway, barbecues frequently happen in gardens and fields. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we’ll handle the rest. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so nobody in your party has to serve.
A catered barbecue compared with other options
Instead of a takeaway delivery, a barbecue becomes part of the event, with the smell drawing people over. Distance is part of the price: we include travel in the quote. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Cooked on site by our chef
- An itemised quote
Read our pricing or our barbecue menu ideas.
Your questions about a catered barbecue in Roughway
Is Roughway close to London?
Roughly 25 miles from the centre of London.
Is Roughway too small for a barbecue?
No, we come to small places too. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is clearing up included?
Plates come as standard and our staff clear the serving area.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
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 the food cooked at the event?
Yes, on site, outdoors and under cover, with our staff serving and clearing.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. There’s a halloumi option and a vegan option.
What’s on your BBQ menu?
You choose from burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, ribs, pulled pork and brisket. Most events pick three or four.
Barbecues in Roughway: gardens, clubs and local tips
Roughway is about 4 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Roughway for events. Roughway is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Roughway to London (25 miles away).
Nearby historic houses include Old Soar Manor (0.7 miles north) and Ightham Mote (2.4 miles west). If your event is at a historic house or estate, check its rules on outside caterers and open cooking early. For a fundraiser at a school like Hadlow Rural Community School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
Here we cover the TN11 postcode area. Other places close to Roughway we cover include Dunk's Green (1 mile west), Plaxtol (1 mile north-west), Swanton (1 mile east), West Peckham (2 miles east) and Claygate Cross (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (6 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (4 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Hadlow Tower museum (2.1 miles south) and Ightham Court (3.3 miles north-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Kentish Rifleman Public House (0.6 miles west)
Organising for someone else?
If you’re a venue or event planner, we are happy to work alongside your team, sharing timings and a site plan.
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.
How it works
One of us cooks, the others serve, so service stays steady. When everyone has eaten, we clear the serving area. Autumn and winter barbecues in Roughway get dark early: about 7:00pm by late September and 3:55pm by December. A lunchtime barbecue avoids the dark.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Getting ready for the day
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
- Send final numbers in good time
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
How to get a price
We need a few details to quote: your date, your venue or postcode, how many people and any menu choices. Send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Occasions we serve in Roughway
No host spending the day cooking
Barbecues work for lots of occasions around Roughway. Popular choices:
- Fundraising barbecues
- Retirement do’s
- Informal weddings
- Summer staff days
If guests are travelling by rail, the closest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 2.9 miles north of the centre.
What your quote should include
- Whether plates or china are included
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether VAT is included
- When payments are due and what happens if plans change
What affects the price in Roughway
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Distance from us
- The date and time of year
- How easy it is to reach the spot
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
To check availability and the cooking area, tell us:
- Any venue rules
- The address or postcode
- Rough numbers
- The date and time of the event
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Tell us your date and we will check it: send us your details through our quote form.
Nearby places to Roughway
What else we do in Roughway
Before you choose a spot
Most outdoor spaces can work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- A level lawn, patio or hard standing
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
- Space away from the house, fences, sheds and trees
If you are unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we serve
- Chicken skewers
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Sausages
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Pulled pork
- Beef brisket
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Jacket potatoes
A closer look at the menu
BBQ ribs
Sticky, glazed ribs are the messy treat of the menu.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and 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