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BBQ Catering in Sissinghurst
Treat your guests to a proper barbecue at your event in Sissinghurst. Our chef grills on site, so nobody you know is stuck at the barbecue.
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BBQ catering in Sissinghurst
How our BBQ catering works in Sissinghurst
A good barbecue is about more than burgers: pulled pork, brisket and ribs turn it into a proper meal, served with salads, coleslaw and potatoes. For informal weddings and cricket, football and rugby club days, we will put together a menu of halloumi skewers, coleslaw and BBQ ribs.
In a small place like Sissinghurst, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is frequently the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. We bring the people to serve and clear up, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Planning for dietary needs
Tell us about dietary needs early and we’ll help. Tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if anyone needs them
- Plan separately for anyone who needs halal food
- Check which rolls and sauces contain gluten
We set up on the spot we agreed and stay out of the way, leaving the rest of the space to you.
A hog roast and a barbecue together cover every taste.
What affects the price in Sissinghurst
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- The number of people
- The date and time of year
- Plates or china
- Travel to Sissinghurst
Distance is part of the price: travel is included in your quote, with any London charges listed. Give us the address for an accurate figure.
What we need to know
The more we know, the more accurate the quote. Please include:
- Your date and serving time
- Any venue rules
- An estimate of numbers
- Any dietary needs or allergies
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or TN17 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Use our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are a venue or event planner, we’re happy to work alongside your team.
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, whether you are a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we will deal with on the day. We will keep everyone in the loop.
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How it works
Running late? Tell us as early as you can, and we will adjust where we can. Barbecue food is cooked through service, so it is flexible. A summer barbecue in Sissinghurst stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. In late September, it is dark by about 7:00pm.
- Send a photo of where the barbecue could go.
- We confirm it works and send a quote.
- On the day, we cook on site under cover.
- We serve as your guests come up.
- We clear up so you don’t have to.
Getting ready for the day
- Think about lights for the serving area after dark
- Keep the spot clear of buildings, marquee walls and overhanging branches
- Let us know about children’s numbers
Get a quote
Planning ahead? Popular dates fill up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
Planning help
Barbecues in Sissinghurst: gardens, clubs and local tips
Sissinghurst is about 11 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. Thinking about a catered barbecue in Sissinghurst? We cover the whole area. Sissinghurst is one of 922 places in Kent where we cater. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
Coming by train? The closest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles north of the centre. If the day starts at a church like Church of the Holy Trinity, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 2 miles of Sissinghurst, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Venues there may restrict open cooking, so ask about their rules first.
We cover events in every part of the TN17 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Milkhouse Cottages and Cobnut Close; an event on any of them works well with outdoor space and a way in. Neighbouring places where we cater events include Wilsley Pound (1 mile west), Cranbrook Common (1 mile north), Wilsley Green (1 mile south-west), Knox Bridge (2 miles north) and Colliers Green (2 miles west). We also serve nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles north), Ashford (14 miles east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Kings Hill (13 miles north-west) and Foley Park (12 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Sissinghurst Castle (1.1 miles east) and Benenden Hospital (3.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby, you will find The Bull Public House (under half a mile south-east)
Perfect for your event in Sissinghurst
No host spending the day cooking
We’re booked for all kinds of occasions in Sissinghurst and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Informal weddings
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
- Summer parties in the garden
If you had Crane Valley in mind, ask the council or landowner first: barbecues are often restricted in parks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- Any travel or access charges
- A clear list of what’s included
- Plates, china and cutlery
Planning the cooking spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. A quick checklist:
- Permission from the venue or landowner
- Access through a gate or passage wide enough for our kit
- A spot well clear of buildings
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly.
From the grill
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- New potatoes
- Pulled pork
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef burgers
- Sausages
- Salads
- Chicken skewers
- Coleslaw
- Beef brisket
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
About the food
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
A plant-based burger or sausage covers vegans, in a roll, with salad on the side.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, so they get something hot and satisfying too.
A barbecue or other catering?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue keeps things informal, and it does not need a kitchen. The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. There’s no one-size price, which is why each one gets its own quote.
What you get with us
- Cooked on site by our chef
- Timed around your day
- Add a hog roast alongside
- Staff to serve, so you don’t have to
Read our pricing and our barbecue menu ideas.
FAQs for Sissinghurst
Which station is closest to Sissinghurst?
The closest is Staplehurst station, roughly 4.3 miles away.
Can you do a barbecue in Crane Valley?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council, and many parks do not allow cooking. Check with them first.
What happens after service?
Our staff clear the serving area, so you are not left with the mess.
What if it rains?
We cook under cover, so rain isn’t a problem for the food. Have a gazebo, marquee or room indoors for eating.
Is barbecued chicken safe?
Cooking properly is our job: separate equipment for raw and cooked food, and everything cooked through.
What do children usually eat?
Burgers and sausages are typically the children’s favourites, with a vegan sausage for any vegetarian children. Tell us roughly how many are coming.
Is crockery included?
We supply plates as standard. China is available at an extra cost.
When should we book?
As early as you can for summer weekends and December. For other dates, a few weeks can be enough. Send your date and we will check.
- Grilled at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Burgers, sausages and chicken, plus ribs, pulled pork and brisket
- Meat-free choices cooked separately
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards