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BBQ Catering in Smarden Bell
Hot off the grill at your event in Smarden Bell: burgers, sausages, chicken skewers and ribs, plus sides, served by our staff.
- Charity fundraisers
- Fêtes, fairs and sports days
- Retirement do’s
BBQ catering for Smarden Bell
BBQ catering in Smarden Bell, served hot
With BBQ catering, the barbecue, the food and the cooking are all on us. Our chef grills on site in Smarden Bell, under cover, and our staff serve and clear. Typical bookings include school fairs and summer fêtes and summer parties in the garden, serving BBQ ribs, beef burgers and beef brisket.
Country barbecues near Smarden Bell are hard to beat on a summer evening. Plan shelter in case it rains, and think about lighting if it runs late. All the barbecue, none of the effort: no shopping, no prep and no washing up.
What BBQ catering costs
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every event is different. The main factors are:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Distance from us
- How many people are eating
- Whether you want china
What you choose to eat matters most: burgers and sausages cost less than brisket and ribs, so the quote shows each choice. Tell us your budget and we will suggest a menu.
What to tell us
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Dietary requirements
- An estimate of numbers
- Any venue rules
- Where the event is
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Ask us for a quote for your event: use our quote form.
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FAQs for Smarden Bell
Which station is closest to Smarden Bell?
The closest is Headcorn station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you come out to small places like Smarden Bell?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Is clearing up included?
We bring plates and clear up after service.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. If guests need halal, arrange that separately; our vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How much choice do we need?
Three or four meats plus the vegetarian and vegan options suits most groups. A shorter menu also speeds up service.
Is the food cooked safely?
That’s one of the best reasons to have it catered: raw and cooked food are kept apart, with separate tongs and boards.
Do you cater for vegetarians?
Yes: halloumi and vegetable skewers for vegetarians and a vegan burger or sausage for vegans. Let us know how many to expect.
Do you cover Smarden Bell?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, Smarden Bell and the rest of Kent included. Send us the address for a quote.
Who books BBQ catering in Smarden Bell?
Can be paired with a hog roast
Hosts in Smarden Bell book us for small gatherings and big outdoor days alike. For example:
- Evening wedding food
- Family celebrations
- Retirement do’s
- Community fun days
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Headcorn station, about 2 miles west.
What your quote should include
- Any travel or access charges
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- A clear list of what’s included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Working with your venue
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.
For events on land you do not own, such as a park or field, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Planning for dietary needs
We give full allergen information for every dish. To help:
- Tell us about children’s numbers
- Think about who does not eat pork or beef when choosing the meats
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Ask which items contain gluten
Slow-cooked meats such as pulled pork and brisket are ready to serve from the start, which takes the pressure off the grill.
Sides turn a barbecue into a proper meal.
Step by step
The barbecue goes on the agreed spot, so your event carries on around us. Smoke drifts, so we’ll think about the wind with you. In Smarden Bell, late May sunsets come at about 8:50pm and midsummer ones at about 9:15pm, so an early-evening barbecue is generally in daylight.
- Tell us what kind of event it is.
- We suggest a menu and send a quote.
- We arrive ahead of service and set up under cover.
- We serve as people come up.
- The serving area is cleared before we leave.
Preparing for the day
- Collect dietary needs and allergies in advance
- Confirm your menu choices in good time
- Check there is nothing overhead or close by that could catch the heat
How to get a price
Not sure how many to cater for? A rough figure is fine for a first quote, then confirm closer to the date. Fill in our quote form.
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Why a catered barbecue beats doing it yourself
Next to a buffet, barbecue food is hot and cooked to order, and nothing sits out all afternoon. When comparing prices, compare the same things: the menu, sides, service time, staffing, crockery and travel. A cheaper headline price can leave things out.
Why us?
- A clear quote with everything listed
- Timed around your day
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Meat-free choices on every menu
See how we price and our barbecue menu ideas.
What we serve, dish by dish
Salads, coleslaw and potatoes
Add salads, coleslaw and potatoes for a proper meal.
Beef burgers
A burger is the barbecue classic, loved by most ages.
Barbecue venues around Smarden Bell
Smarden Bell is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. We’re happy to travel to Smarden Bell for events and the places nearby. Smarden Bell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 20 miles away.
If the day starts at a church like Church of St Michael, the barbecue can be ready at a hall or garden close by. PTAs at schools such as Smarden Primary School often look for a barbecue for fairs and sports days. Smarden Bell is within about 8 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, a lovely setting for an outdoor barbecue. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours.
Events anywhere in TN27 start with an outdoor spot for the barbecue and roughly how many guests. Your event could be at a house on Bell Lane and Headcorn Road, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Other places close to Smarden Bell we cover include Swift's Green (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile east), Monk's Hill (1 mile south) and Lashenden (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cater in Maidstone (10 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
A little further out are Romden Castle (1.8 miles south-east) and Kent Firefighting Museum (2.8 miles south-west).
- Pubs nearby include The Bell Inn (less than half a mile south)
Planning the cooking spot
Most gardens, car parks, yards and fields work if a few things are right. Here’s what helps:
- Flat ground outdoors for the barbecue
- A spot where smoke will not blow into the house or marquee
- Enough room for the grill, the serving table and a queue
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise before booking.
From the grill
- Jacket potatoes
- Sausages
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Chicken skewers
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- BBQ ribs
- Salads
- New potatoes
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Beef brisket
- 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
- Staff to serve at the agreed time, then clear away