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Barbecue Catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Hosting a barbecue in Royal Tunbridge Wells without doing the cooking: the food, the grill and the team are all on us.
- Family celebrations
- Neighbourhood parties
- Fundraising days
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BBQ catering in Royal Tunbridge Wells, served hot
Barbecue food is at its best straight from the grill, which is why we cook and serve as your guests come up. Tell us when you’d like to eat and we’ll work to it. Whether it is evening wedding food and summer parties in the garden, we can cook chicken skewers, beef burgers and coleslaw for your guests.
Sports clubs and schools around Royal Tunbridge Wells often host summer barbecues, and the grill can go on the edge of the field or in the car park. Check the club or school is happy first. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll give you the allergen information for every dish before booking.
Royal Tunbridge Wells: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Royal Tunbridge Wells?
The closest is Tunbridge Wells station, roughly 0.5 miles away.
Could you cook in Hilbert Woods?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you label the food for allergies?
We can label dishes at the serving table. Tell us about allergies in advance.
Can we mix BBQ and hog roast?
Yes. A hog roast gives you a centrepiece and the barbecue adds variety.
Is crockery included?
We bring plates as standard. China crockery is available on request and quoted separately.
Is BBQ catering only for summer?
Summer is the busiest time, but we cook all year. Guests will want somewhere dry and warm.
What can we have at a catered barbecue?
Beef burgers, sausages, chicken skewers, BBQ ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with halloumi and vegetable skewers and a vegan burger or sausage. Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
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How it works
We set up where we agreed and keep out of the way, so your event carries on around us. We’ll place the grill so smoke drifts away from guests. Sunset in Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 8:50pm in late May and 9:15pm in late June, so an early-evening barbecue is typically in daylight.
- Start with the occasion, the date and the venue.
- You get a suggested menu and a price.
- We set up the grill before food time.
- We serve as people come up.
- We tidy up before we go.
Before we arrive
- Name a contact for the day
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Arrange lighting for a late barbecue
How to get a price
It’s easy to get a price: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
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Space, access and the venue
Planning the cooking spot is the key. A quick checklist:
- A wet-weather plan for your guests
- The venue’s agreement for an outside caterer
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
On the menu in Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Beef brisket
- Chicken skewers
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Coleslaw
- Salads
- Jacket potatoes
- BBQ ribs
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
Prices and what affects them
Every booking is priced individually, based on a few main things:
- Numbers
- Distance from us
- Crockery choices
- Access to the cooking area
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we will suggest the best fit for your budget.
Details that help
Here’s what we’ll ask:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Where the event is
- Allergies we should know about
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so it is easy to compare like for like. Use our quote form.
What we serve, dish by dish
BBQ ribs
BBQ ribs bring a sticky, glazed favourite to the table.
Beef brisket
Brisket is a favourite with people who like their beef, served on a plate or in a roll.
A catered BBQ in Royal Tunbridge Wells: what to know
Royal Tunbridge Wells is about 30 miles south-east of London, in Kent. Royal Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding area are covered for events. Royal Tunbridge Wells is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we cater. Our bookings stretch from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Brighton (about 27 miles away).
Within reach of Royal Tunbridge Wells are historic houses such as Groombridge Place (3.6 miles west) and Penshurst Place (4.5 miles north-west). Historic venues often limit cooking on site, so ask early if you are booking one. Coming by train? Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.5 miles south-west, is the nearest station. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles of Royal Tunbridge Wells. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
Here we cover the TN2, TN4 and TN1 postcode area, and we can cater your event anywhere in it. We can cater an event on streets such as Market Square, Goods Station Road and Culverden Square, as long as there is somewhere outside to cook. Royal Tunbridge Wells is on the A26 and A263, so it’s easy for us to reach with the equipment. Nearby, we also cater events in Hawkenbury (1 mile south-east), High Brooms (1 mile north-east), Broadwater Down (1 mile south-west), Southborough (1 mile north) and Rusthall (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (14 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (11 miles north), Tonbridge (4 miles north), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east), Foley Park (15 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (6 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Royal Tunbridge Wells has plenty of venues, halls and workplaces.
A little further out are Royal Victoria Place (within half a mile south-west) and Tonbridge Castle (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Royal Tunbridge Wells include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Schools near Royal Tunbridge Wells include The Skinners' School (0.5 miles north-west) and Rose Hill School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Crystal Palace pub (less than half a mile south-east)
Allergies and dietary needs
A little planning helps everyone eat safely. Here are a few tips:
- Request gluten-free rolls
- Let us know roughly how many children are coming
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately if needed
- Ask about allergies when guests reply
If timings change, tell your contact as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Compared with hiring a venue’s in-house menu, you pick the meats, the sides and the meat-free options yourself, and eat outdoors. Travel matters for the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Tell us the exact address for an accurate figure.
Why us?
- No surprises: everything in writing
- Planned to your running order
- A choice of salads and potatoes
- Pair it with a hog roast if you like
See our prices page and BBQ menu ideas.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you’re planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Get that agreed before booking.
Events we cater in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
A barbecue suits all kinds of events in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Popular bookings include:
- School fairs and summer fêtes
- Family celebrations
- Work barbecues
- Charity fundraisers
Thinking of a barbecue in Hilbert Woods? Many parks ban barbecues, and catering needs the landowner’s permission, usually the council’s.
Questions to ask before booking
- The full menu and the sides
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
- How dietary needs are handled
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Something for everyone, including vegetarians and vegans
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards